Question

Possible complications of thalassemia
A. Infection
B. Iron Overload
C. Only B
D. Both A And B

Answer 1

Hint:
Thalassemia is a genetically transmitted (i.e., handed from parents to children) blood illness that develops when the body doesn't produce enough haemoglobin, a crucial component of red blood cells. There are fewer healthy red blood cells moving through the bloodstream when haemoglobin levels are low because the body's red blood cells don't work correctly and live for shorter periods of time.

Complete answer:
All of the body's cells receive oxygen thanks to red blood cells. Cells utilize oxygen as a type of nourishment to function. A person may experience fatigue, weakness, or shortness of breath when there are not enough healthy red blood cells because not enough oxygen is distributed to all the other cells of the body.
The following issues could arise from mild to severe thalassemia excessive iron. Having thalassemia can cause an excess of iron in the body, as can receiving numerous blood transfusions. Your heart, liver, and endocrine system, which contains the hormone-producing glands that control bodily functions, can all suffer harm from too much iron.
Infection: Infection risk is higher in thalassemia patients. This is particularly valid if your spleen was removed.

Option ‘D’ is correct

Note:
Iron overload:  Having thalassemia can cause an excess of iron in the body, as can receiving numerous blood transfusions. Your heart, liver, and endocrine system, which contains the hormone-producing glands that control bodily functions, can all suffer harm from too much iron.
Infection: Infection risk is higher in thalassemia patients. This is particularly valid if your spleen was removed.