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Does Thalassemia Get Worse as You Age? An Expert Guide

While a genetic condition like thalassemia doesn't fundamentally change its nature over time, the long-term accumulation of damage from the disease and its treatments can lead to an increase in complications as a person ages. For those with more severe forms, understanding the answer to, **Does thalassemia get worse as you age?**, is crucial for proactive health management.

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What is the maximum age of thalassemia patients? The impact of modern care

Before regular transfusions and iron chelation therapy became standard, severe thalassemia was often fatal in early adulthood. Today, thanks to medical advancements, the question of **what is the maximum age of thalassemia patients** has a dramatically different and more hopeful answer, with many living into their 50s, 60s, and beyond.

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