00:00Thalassemia. A condition many are born with but few understand. It is an inherited blood disorder
00:06passed from parents to children. There are two main types, alpha and beta thalassemia.
00:12In this condition, the body cannot produce enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin.
00:17And when red blood cells are low, oxygen cannot reach the body properly.
00:22In mild cases, children may face slow growth, delayed puberty or physical changes.
00:27But in severe cases, symptoms can include pale or yellowish skin, poor appetite, dark urine and bone deformities.
00:35The good news? A bone marrow or stem cell transplant from a compatible donor can offer a cure.
00:41Within weeks, new healthy cells begin to form, bringing hope back to life.
00:46Early diagnosis can save lives.
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