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thalassemia Treatment Cost in India

Minimum Cost USD13200
Maximum Cost USD17600
  • Days In Hospital 15 days
  • Outside Hospital Stay 90 days

Cost of thalassemia Treatment in India: Detailed Overview

Thalassemia Treatment cost in India for Indian Patients is between USD 13200 to USD 17600. Cost for International patients is between USD 19800 to USD 24200.

Patient has to stay in the hospital for 15 days and outside the hospital for 90 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.

Thalassemia is a blood disorder caused by having less haemoglobin than the required amount.
In mild cases, Thalassemia may require medications such as vitamins and iron inducer. In severe cases, the treatment includes blood transfusions or bone marrow transplant.

Doctors for thalassemia Treatment in India

The right doctor to consult for treating Thalassemia is Hematologist who specializes in treating blood disorders.

Inclusions in the package

The cost of Thalassemia treatment includes the following:

  • Preoperative diagnostic tests cost (Blood tests, hemoglobin electrophoresis, etc.) 

  • Procedure cost

  • Treatment options (Chelation therapy, Stem cell therapy, Blood transfusion)

  • Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)

  • Medicine cost 

  • Patient's hospital stay

Factors affecting cost of thalassemia Treatment

The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:

  • Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing, or Single room)

  • The severity of the disease

  • Post-surgical complication, if it happens (such as delayed hemorrhage or infection)

  • Cost of Blood products (if required)

  • An extended stay at the hospital

  • Cost of accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident

Cost related to thalassemia Treatment in India

Listing approximate price of thalassemia Treatment and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.

Treatment name Min. Cost Max. Cost
Thalassemia Treatment Rs.976800 Rs.1302400

How much does thalassemia Treatment cost in different cities in India?

The price varies across the cities. Tier 1 Cities are usualy more expencive thane tier 2 cities. The price for thalassemia Treatment in different cities in India is approximately in the range of:

Cities Min. Cost Max Cost
New Delhi Rs.825396 Rs.1291004
Gurgaon Rs.846560 Rs.1269840
Noida Rs.793650 Rs.1322750
Chennai Rs.846560 Rs.1216930
Mumbai Rs.867724 Rs.1291004
Bangalore Rs.825396 Rs.1248676
Kolkata Rs.793650 Rs.1195766
Jaipur Rs.740740 Rs.1185184
Mohali Rs.761904 Rs.1798940
Ahmedabad Rs.708994 Rs.1174602
Hyderabad Rs.814814 Rs.1238094

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How much does thalassemia Treatment cost in different countries?

For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for thalassemia Treatment in different countries is approximately:

Countries Min. Cost Max. Cost
Turkey USD 48000 USD 72000
Thailand USD 17600 USD 26400
Israel USD 160000 USD 240000
Singapore USD 160000 USD 240000
Malaysia USD 35200 USD 52800

Success Rate

The overall Thalassemia-free survival rate lies between 85-90 percent. Facial bone deformities, dark colored urine, prolonged growth & development, tiredness, fatigue, yellow or pale skin are certain signs and symptoms that may suggest a person may have Thalassemia.
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Frequently Asked Questions Related to thalassemia Treatment Cost

Since thalassemia is a blood disorder that affects the body’s ability to produce red blood cells and hemoglobin, the first test that is done to start with the treatment is a complete blood count profiling, reticulocyte count, hemoglobin electrophoresis, and genetic testing. The package may or may not include the cost of the tests.

In the case of thalassemia, oral medications are prescribed to the patient to help rid the body of the extra iron. The Medicines you consume at the hospital prescribed to you are included in the package. However, any medicines that are consumed outside the hospital are not covered in the package.

Thalassemia is generally treated via blood transfusion, bone marrow transplant, or splenectomy. The duration of the blood transfusion is around 1 to 4 hours, depending on the part of the blood you get and how much you need it. In the case of a bone marrow transplant and splenectomy, expect to spend 30 to 60 days in the hospital for your transplant.  If you have to stay in the hospital for the surgery, it will be covered in the package. You need to consult your doctor to get the best treatment plan for you.

Expect to consume life-long medicines for thalassemia treatment and it is also vital to get follow-ups with your doctor at a regular interval to avoid any emergency. Your doctor will recommend a daily dose of multivitamins and vitamin tablets as well. 

Any genetic condition, in this case, thalassemia, can be covered under a health or life insurance policy. You can check with your provider before choosing a new health insurance plan.

Bone marrow transplants or stem cell transplants are the only cure for thalassemia. However, it can be managed effectively with Ayurvedic medicines, blood transfusions, and chelation therapy.

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Everything You Need to Know About thalassemia Treatment: Q&A

Before the Procedure (10 Questions):

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder in which the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Thalessemia is an inherited disease which means one of your parents will be the carrier of the disease.

Symptoms of thalassemia includes deformity of bone, dark colour urine, delayed growth and development and excessive fatigue, yellow or pale skin.

Thalassemia occurs when there is an abnormality or mutation in one of the genes is seen which is involved in the production of hemoglobin. If one of your parents has thalassemia that you may develop thalassemia minor or you can be a carrier of the disease.

Some of the symptoms of thalassemia consists of frequent infection, pale skin, jaundice, enlarged organs, poor appetite and fussiness.

Some of the tests for diagnosing thalassemia includes complete blood examination, thalassemia patient have few healthy red blood cells and less amount of hemoglobin present in their blood and patient with alpha or beta thalassemia may have smaller number of red blood cells.

Regular blood transfusion is the only treatment option available for thalassemia patients, thalassemia patient can live a normal live. Most of the thalassemia patient requires blood transfusion in every two to four weeks. Regular blood transfusion provide thalassemia patient with red blood cells which are needed for survival, once the red blood cells are broken the body has got extra amount of iron.

In mild to moderate thalassemia frequent blood transfusion is being needed and for more frequent form of thalassemia frequent blood transfusion is being needed. With time blood transfusion causes build up of iron  which can damage your heart, liver and other organs.

Till now thalassemia cannot be prevented because it is an inherited blood disorder which is being passed from parents to children but the carriers of this disease can be identified with genetic tests.

Patient with thalassemia will expect to get a normal life and for patient or severe thalassemia have a good chance of long term survival till they follow the treatment plan. Bone marrow transplant can cure thalassemia.

You should avoid eating excess iron, take a healthy diet and stop contaminating yourself from any infection.

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