Observing the Changes of Endocrine and Metabolism in Patients With Thalassemia Major

Observing the Changes of Endocrine and Metabolism in Patients With Thalassemia Major

Patient with thalassemia major have many endocrine diseases, such as hypopituitarism, hypothyroidism, hypoparathyroidis, osteoporosis, and etc.. These problems may be due to anemia itself or related to iron deposition. This study aimed to investigate the endocrine aspect of thalassemia major patients in Taiwan in order to introduce early intervention or treatment in the future.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of Thalassemia major
• Patients of 20-85 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients younger than 20 years old.
• Patients older than 85 years old.
• Patients who are pregnant