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What sorts of diseases/disorders would require a baby to have a blood transfusion?
Research for a fictional book. Bonus points if it's an inherited condition.
4 Answers
- Bob BLv 75 years agoFavorite Answer
Thalassaemia is the first one that comes to mind- you can look it up to determine if it's applicable to your story.
- Anonymous5 years ago
This is not research. It's laziness. If you really want to research then get off the internet and visit your local library.
- Dr.DhananjayaLv 65 years ago
Thalassemia
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder characterized by abnormal synthesis of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin consists of two main protein chains called alpha and beta. There are two subtypes of the disorder (alpha and beta) depending on what portion of the hemoglobin is abnormally synthesized. Each of these subtypes can be further classified depending on the number of Thalassemia genes involved. A total of four genes is needed to make each? Protein chains and two genes are needed to make each? Chain. The main symptom is anemia, the severity of which can vary amongst patients depending on how many defective genes are involved.
• Diagnosis - Complete blood count (CBC). This test measures size, number, and maturity of different blood cells in a set volume of blood.
• Hemoglobin electrophoresis with hemoglobin F and A2 quantization. A lab test that differentiates the types of hemoglobin.
Thalassemia Major-Recorded Documentation:
Recorded Documentation:
Brief History of Master XXX, 4 months old (DOB.05.04.2011). Both parents—father
Mr.A, mother Mrs.M and elder sister N, 7 yrs., all are affected by Thalassemia Minor.
Mail dated 11.08.2011 from Mrs.M, mother.
2. Before Blood transfusion, I had observed the following symptoms in XYZ:
a) Fatigue.
b) Pale complexion.
c) Jaundice at the time of birth.
d) Less appetite
e) Less sound sleep.
In order to know the reason of his pale complexion, his haemoglobin was tested which came to be 5, and after that doctor advised us to go for various Tests after which he was detected with Thalassemia.
Doctor has just recommended Blood transfusion after every 21 days and a tablet FOLVITE-250 mg to be given once a day daily. NO OTHER ALTERNATIVE AS OF NOW.
He was detected with Thalassemia on 10th July and he underwent his first Blood Transfusion the same day. 2nd transfusion was on 2nd August 2011 and now 3rd is due on 23rd August 2011.
Tender Acupressure Points---8, 16, 22, 23, 27, 28 & 37.---8-thyroid, 16-lymph, 22-gall bladder, 23-liver,27-stomach,28-adrenal,37-spleen.
Treatment was infused through the lactating mother Mrs.M, a patient of Thalassemia Minor. So that the antibodies produced by mother could reach the infant through the milk-route.
Since, mother happens to be a Thalassemia Minor; no risk is involved in treating mother also.
Treatment by Acupressure Techniques & Indian Natural Remedies was commenced for both mother and son on 01.08.2011.
• Give 2 to 3 cups of green juice adding in each cup one teaspoonful of health powder +1 tablespoonful of pure honey.
• 1 to 2 glasses of fruit juices.
• Plenty of green salad adding therein sprouted mung (green Chinese peas), nuts and jaggery.
• Stop all salts and spices, baking soda and cooked food. Also stop milk, chocolates, biscuits and bread made out of fine flour. If the child cannot remain on this diet, give it well-cooked rice with curd-boiled vegetables and a pinch of rock salt.
• Take sunbath and if it is not possible, take blue light on the affected part of the body (on head, spinal cord, and abdomen on both sides for 1 to 3 minutes twice a day.
• Take blue light on the stomach for five minutes and on the back, neck and spine for five minutes twice daily. This will revitalize these organs. If feasible, let the infant play in the sunlight ---within 90 minutes from sunrise and within 60 minutes before sunset. Massage the entire body with olive oil and put the infant to the sunlight by keeping a blue colored glass frame in between. U may do so both morning & evening. Sunlight at the specified hours renders maximum energy to the child. It invigorates the entire immune system.
• Triphala Churna.
• Charged water
• Green salads, raithas, fruit juices, Aloe vera juice, Noni Juice, Wheat grass powder, Canova drops, sprouted seeds, black grapes, Ener-G, Elixir Caps, Anti-oxidant Caps, KP-6x, NV-30, Black tea, Green tea.9, hormonal balancing globules, Panacea, Immuno drops, . Acupressure techniques to activate all the internal organs to work up to optimum levels.
The documented recordings are as follows:
DAYS
TRANSFUSION
GAP FROM THE
PREVIOUS HB BEFORE TRANSFUSION HB AFTER TRANSFUSION TIME
1st Dt.10.07.2011 5.6 12.8 ---
2nd Dt 02.08.2011 9.5 NOT Checked 21 Days
3rd Dt 23.08.2011 11.2 NOT Checked 21 Days
4th Dt 22.09.2011 10.5 NOT Checked 31 Days
5th Dt 15.10.2011 9.6 NOT Checked 21 Days
6th Dt 09.10.2011 9.7 NOT Checked 24 Days
7th Dt 07.12.2011 11.2 NOT Checked 31 Days
8th Dt.04.01.2012 11.00 NOT Checked 31 Days
***Copy of mail dated 08.12.2011 from Mrs. M, Thalassemia Minor and mother of Master XXX, 6 month old a patient old Thalassemia Major.
Dear Sir,
Gud evening!
Yesterday was a good day for us. But with that a fear has engulfed. We all join together to pray almighty for increased Hb levels towards a direction of improvement and hence complete cure.
His doctor was expecting Hb near about 9.5 & was very surprised to hear 11.4 and advised lab to check again as in her words, 11.4 was impossible.
Then lab people rechecked and told her 11.2.
As per gap of 4 weeks, next due date is 4th January. She said that will confirm about 1 week further extension on 3rd january.
Yesterday received the pack and will raise queries tomorrow.
Warm Regards
M
My feedback on XYZ with ref. to last month's observation:
1. After transfusion on 9th Nov noted XYZ giving a more plump, grown up appearance. Colour of lips got more rosy and moist. This appearance started fading after 25th Nov. & from 1st Dec, his complexion started appearing a bit pale to me.
2. Infant started standing by taking support.
3. Started speaking words like- nana, tata....
4. Infant's body weight increased by 500 gms between a period from 9th NOv. to 7th December. On 7th Dec, he weighed approx. 8.300 kgs. Appetite increased. Demands food whenever sees anyone eating. Lips natural pink.
5. Medicines given: Anaemia- 1& 2, Hormonal balancing , kp-3, NV 30, 5 phos, Spleen, Immuno drops, Amrith Drops, Wheat grass, noni, aloe vera. + ACCUPRESSURE & massage
6. Above all, Hb before 6th transfusion that on 9th Nov. was 9.7 & Hb before 7th transfusion i.e., 7th Dec. was 11.2. His doctor will comment upon further increase of gap by 1 week i.e, from 4 weeks to 5 weeks on 3rd January.
Hope this suffices.
If you feel i have missed on some point kindly intimate me.
Warm Regards
Mrs.M Dated. 05.04.2012.
After May, 2012 patient’s father stopped treatment and shifted to another vaidya from Madhya Pradesh. But, as on 25122014, the blood transfusion was spaced every 5th week.
UPDATES ON CURE IS FEASIBLE. HOW?
Medication available for Tridoshas, Hormonal Imbalance, Detoxification of Thyroid, Intestines, Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, and Saptha Dhatu Balancing, etc.
T & C for Cure/Best Results—1. Strict diet restrictions. 2. Medical attendant to spare 4 -5 hours daily. 3. Compliance of all stipulated instructions like rituals.
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They consist of:
• Rasa dhatu (Lymph)
• Rakta dhatu (Blood)
• Mamsa dhatu (Muscles)
• Medha dhatu (Fat)
• Asthi dhatu (Bone)
• Majja dhatu (marrow (bone and spinal))
• Shukra dhatu (Semen)
• Tridoshas
• Vata dosha - Responsible for all Movement in the Body
• Pitta dosha - Responsible for all Metabolism in the Body
• Kapha dosha - Responsible for all Structure & Lubrication in the Body
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Thalassemia*: It is a dreaded disease found in children. In acute cases, total blood has to be transfused every 15 to 30 days. In spite of best treatment and blood transfusion, chances of recovery are very limited. On examination of such patients, it has been found that their endocrine glands are severely damaged and even all organs of digestive system are found to be sluggish.
The treatment as mentioned above for cancer of blood is found very useful and effective. At the same time, for the deficiency of haemoglobin in their blood (the same way for all patients of severe anaemia) the following treatment along with the medicines for anaemia as mentioned on page 156 will give astonishing results.
Treatment for increasing haemoglobin: Take black dried raisins as may be required daily. Soak them in half a cup of water overnight. Eat these black raisins as mentioned below and drink the water.
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Check the haemoglobin level of the blood. If necessary, repeat as above after 8/10 days and continue in the same way, till the haemoglobin level is satisfactory.