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How is thalassemia inherited? The condition is passed from parent to child. However, as this eMedTV page explains, the type of thalassemia a child develops (or even if the condition develops) depends on whether the gene came from one or both parents.
Information About Spider Veins
Information About Varicose Veins
While living with hemophilia can be challenging, there are sources of support available. This eMedTV Web page explains how hemophilia treatment centers (HTCs) can help people with the disease and their families cope with hemophilia.
This eMedTV Web page provides a list of suggestions for people who are living with thalassemia. For example, it's important to maintain a healthy diet, follow your recommended treatment plan, and get a yearly flu shot to prevent infections.
Prevention of varicose veins involves eliminating or minimizing risk factors you can control. This eMedTV resource offers suggestions for the prevention of varicose veins, such as losing weight, exercising, and not sitting with your legs crossed.
