Can hereditary anemia be cured?

Generally, hereditary anemia cannot be cured, but symptoms can be improved through active treatment interventions. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Hereditary anemia is caused by defects or mutations in inherited genes, leading to abnormalities in the production, structure, or function of red blood cells. Since hereditary anemia is caused by genetic factors and genetic material changes are usually irreversible, this disease generally cannot achieve a complete cure.

Although hereditary anemia cannot be completely cured, active interventions such as blood transfusions can provide patients with sufficient healthy red blood cells to improve anemia; drug treatments can increase patients' hemoglobin levels and alleviate anemia symptoms; and bone marrow transplantation can repair genetic defects and restore normal red blood cell production. These approaches can effectively control symptoms, improve patients' quality of life, and some patients may achieve long-term remission.

It is also important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including balanced nutrition, adequate rest, and avoiding strenuous exercise and excessive fatigue, to help maintain overall physical stability.