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Sickle Cell Disease & Thalassemia

Advanced Treatment for Inherited Blood Disorders

Understanding Blood Disorders

Sickle cell disease and thalassemia are inherited blood disorders that affect hemoglobin production. Dr. Vasu Babu Goli specializes in advanced treatments including bone marrow transplant and gene therapy to provide life-changing care for patients with these conditions.

Sickle Cell Disease

  • Abnormal hemoglobin causes red blood cells to become sickle-shaped
  • Blocks blood flow and causes severe pain crises
  • Can lead to organ damage and life-threatening complications
  • Most common in people of African, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern descent

Thalassemia

  • Reduced production of hemoglobin chains
  • Results in anemia and iron overload
  • Requires regular blood transfusions
  • Can be cured with bone marrow transplant
Sickle Cell Disease Treatment
95%
Success Rate

Symptoms & Risk Factors

Understanding the signs and risk factors for early detection

Symptoms

Pain: Severe pain in chest, back, arms, legs (pain crises)
Fatigue: Extreme tiredness and weakness
Jaundice: Yellow skin and eyes
Frequent Infections: Repeated bacterial infections
Swelling: Painful swelling in hands and feet

Risk Factors

Genetic Inheritance: Inheriting abnormal hemoglobin genes from both parents
Ethnic Background: More common in African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Southeast Asian populations
Malaria Protection: Gene mutation evolved as protection against malaria
Consanguinity: Parents who are blood relatives (cousins)

Treatment Options

Comprehensive care tailored to each patient's needs

Bone Marrow Transplant

The only curative treatment for thalassemia and severe sickle cell disease. We use advanced HLA matching and conditioning protocols.

  • • Allogeneic transplant from matched donors
  • • Reduced-intensity conditioning
  • • Graft-versus-host disease prevention

Gene Therapy

Cutting-edge treatment using gene editing to correct genetic defects in patient's own stem cells.

  • • CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing
  • • Autologous stem cell therapy
  • • Reduced transplant complications

Supportive Care

Comprehensive management including pain control, infection prevention, and quality of life improvement.

  • • Hydroxyurea therapy
  • • Blood transfusions
  • • Iron chelation therapy

Why Choose Our Treatment?

Advanced expertise and compassionate care

Expert Team

Specialized hematologists and transplant specialists

High Success Rate

95% success rate for thalassemia transplants

Family Support

Comprehensive counseling and family education

24/7 Care

Round-the-clock monitoring and support

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about sickle cell and thalassemia treatment

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