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KESAN TALASEMIA PADA ANAK. DR HISHAMSHAH IBRAHIM INSTITUT PEDIATRIK HOSPITAL KUALA LUMPUR. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THALASSAEMIA PATIENT. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THALASSAEMIA PATIENT. At birth: Child appears normal 3 – 18 months old: He/she will slowly show signs of anaemia which
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KESAN TALASEMIA PADA ANAK DR HISHAMSHAH IBRAHIM INSTITUT PEDIATRIK HOSPITAL KUALA LUMPUR
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THALASSAEMIA PATIENT SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THALASSAEMIA PATIENT At birth: Child appears normal 3 – 18 months old: He/she will slowly show signs of anaemia which become severe
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THALASSAEMIA PATIENT SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THALASSAEMIA PATIENT As the child grows older: He/she appears very pale and sickly The child is often weak and restless Severe anaemia can cause breathing difficulties
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THALASSAEMIA PATIENT SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THALASSAEMIA PATIENT Without adequate treatment the child will develop: Distended abdomen due to enlargement of liver and spleen Stunted growth Changes in facial bone structures Jaundice