Sickle cell anemia and thalassemia are types of anemia that cause red blood cells to become stickier and form clots or to form an abnormal shape. These conditions can also lead to headaches.
How does thalassemia affect the brain?
Brain damage was more severe in patients with sickle cell-thalassemia disease who had more crises per year. Conclusion: This study suggests that patients with thalassemia intermedia and those with sickle cell-thalassemia disease may have asymptomatic brain damage.
What are symptoms of Thalassaemia?
Almost everyone with thalassaemia major or other serious types will develop anaemia, which can be life threatening in severe cases.
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Anaemia
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Anaemia
- tiredness and a general lack of energy.
- shortness of breath.
- pounding, fluttering or irregular heartbeats (palpitations)
- pale skin.
- yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
