The most severe type of alpha thalassemia major create stillbirth (death of the unborn baby during birth or the late stages of pregnancy).
Children born with thalessemia major (Cooley's anemia) are normal at birth, but develop severe anemia during the 1st year of life.
Other symptoms can include:
- Bone deformities in the face
- Growth failure
- Yellow skin (jaundice)
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