India faces over one lakh thalassemia cases, often mistaken for iron deficiency

deccanherald.com

Over one lakh people in India have Thalassemia, a genetic disorder often misdiagnosed as iron deficiency anemia. This misdiagnosis can lead to dangerous iron overload. Experts recommend tests like serum ferritin to distinguish between the conditions, as Thalassemia affects hemoglobin structure, not iron levels. India has a significant burden of Thalassemia, contributing 25% of global cases. Unnecessary iron supplementation can damage organs in Thalassemia patients.


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