Were you looking for information about Thalassemia? Thalassaemia is a common alternate spelling of thalassemia.
Thalassemia is an inherited condition that affects a person's ability to produce hemoglobin in red blood cells. The genes that code for hemoglobin are either missing or different from normal genes. Alpha thalassemia occurs when there is a problem with the alpha-globin chain. Beta thalassemia occurs when there is a problem with the beta-globin chain. Treatment options depend on the type and severity of the disease.
(Click Thalassemia for a detailed look at the condition, including causes, types, treatment options, and the chances of a child inheriting the gene responsible for the condition.)
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