Without treatment, symptoms of Btm become gradually worse.
As the name suggests, this type is less severe than Btm.
If untreated, symptoms of Btm start at around age 4-6 months.
Bone and growth problems(similar to Btm, because the bone marrow over-expands).
Dimension Top Dia 165* Btm Dia 145* Height 66mm,
36oz paper soup bowl.
People with Btm can be more prone to serious
bacterial infections(for various reasons).
And a 1 in 4 chance the child will have Btm or BTI.
Untreated, children with Btm usually die from infection or heart failure in childhood.
What are the possible complications of Btm and how are they prevented or treated?
With Btm, bone problems can occur,
due to the thalassaemia itself or from chelation treatment.
Treatment for Btm should ideally be given by a specialist
team who have experience in treating thalassaemia.
UK guidelines recommend that all Btm patients have the opportunity to discuss stem
cell transplantation with a specialist.
But, if your partner also has beta-thalassaemia trait then your children could inherit Btm or BTI(see below).
The incident took place on Sunday night at around 10.30 when the 23-year-old woman, who works as a fashion
stylist in the city, took the Ola cab to reach her home in Btm Layout, a southern suburb.
The incident took place on Sunday night at around 10.30pm when the 23-year-old woman, who works as a fashion
stylist in the city, took the Ola cab to reach her home in Btm Layout, a southern suburb.