TMKOC popital disease: In the latest episode of ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’, Popatlal’s marriage was called off again. This time the reason for the cancellation of his marriage was the disease. Whose name is Thalassemia. He was going to marry Madhubala. Dr. Hathi informed that symptoms of thalassemia were found in Popatlal and Madhubala, which is a genetic disease. In such a situation, let us tell what kind of disease it is, due to which Popatlal’s marriage stopped happening.
What disease is thalassemia?
Thalassemia is a blood disorder of two types. First thalassemia major and second thalassemia minor. Popatlal and Madhubala suffer from thalassemia minor. Then the haemoglobin level drops significantly, which can become dangerous in the future. If one of the parents suffers from thalassemia minor, it can also affect the children. If both parents suffer from thalassemia minor, there is up to 25% chance that the children will suffer from thalassemia major.
What is the difference between thalassemia minor and major?
In thalassemia major, the body produces a large amount of hemoglobin, i.e. red blood cells, which carry oxygen from one place to another in the body, while in thalassemia minor, the body produces less hemoglobin than required, which is very dangerous.
What are the symptoms of thalassemia?
1. Bones do not develop properly. There are more problems with the facial bones.
2. The color of the urine is dark.
3. Children’s growth is very slow.
4. Always feel tired.
5. The skin color turns yellow.
Treatment of thalassemia
1. In case of thalassemia major, blood transfusion should be done every two to three weeks.
2. In this disease, medications must be taken continuously.
3. Surgery may also be necessary in the treatment of thalassemia.
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