text: Thalassemia minor usually does not cause long-term problems. Thalassemia major, however, can result in stunted growth, problems in bone development, darkened skin, general growth problems, and death. \n\nThalassemia is an inherited condition, so a person can passed it on to his or her children. \n\n\n   all about   thalassemia\n\n\nhttp://uimc.discoveryhospital.com/main.php?id=1793