Diagnosis Of Beta Thalassemia Trait- 101 Questions Answered

I have low Himoglobin(10-11.5) Reason: Beta Thalassemia Trait Is this means I have Thalassemia major? Or Thalassemia carrier? What is the difference between all this terms?

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

I was diagnosed with beta thalassemia trait last year. This year during covid scenario, I took zinc and Vitamin C supplements to boost immunity in general, even though I have not been infected. Was it wrong to consume zinc and vitamin C supplements for 20 days being beta thalassemia trait patient?

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Dr. Kishor Sharma General Physician | Pune

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Hello, I am diagnosed of beta Thalassemia trait and have fatigue , yellow skin and most of the time I am feverish. I also have a duplex kidney and splenunculus. So is the splenunculus connected to thalassemia? I have also attached my reports for your reference.

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Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

Need few details Kindly consult ... Read More

I'm 6 months pregnant and have low heamoglobin level (8.4) and got detected having Beta thalassemia trait in Blood test. Physician suggested me to consult hematologist.

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Dr. Sai Kishore Orthopedist | Hyderabad

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Yeah you should consult!! ... Read More

Hello, My father tested for thalassemia as I am having thalassemia beta minor. I wanted to know what does high reticulocyte count and IRF means? Is it related to thalassemia or some other problem. I have attached his reports for your reference. Thank You

Asked for Female, 27 Years 210 Views v

Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

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My nephew was suffering from high bilirubin 3.2 for last 3 months. He has followed proper diet like boiled food, vegetables, fruits and plenty of water but his bilirubin is still 3.2. All other parameters in LFT are normal except that bilirubin. Be specific indirect bilirubin is higher in all tests than direct bilirubin. Recent CBC indicates he has

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Dr. Nitin A Jain GastroIntestinal Surgeon | Mumbai

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Recently tested with Hb F level as 7.4. Doctor says it is Thalassemia trait. Please suggest the food items to avoid and to take in this condition.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 430 Views v

Dr. Gunjan Saini Sexologist | Haridwar

Share Report first then consult ... Read More

I am undergoing IVF and started stimulation with injection. All blood test reports of me and my husband are normal except electrophoresis report of my husband. He is beta thalassemia trait suspected. Will this affect my IVF cycle? I conceived in last year through iui but miscarried the baby due lost heartbeat in 8th week. Attaching report here

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Dr. S K Wadhwa Gynecologist | Lucknow

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If you don't have the Thalassemia trait then your child can't get Thalassemia. At the worst the child may have the Thalassemia trait. And that will always happen because your husband has the Thalass ... Read More

My wife has B thalassemia trait. While I have normal history. Does she require iron supplements during pregnancy and how much.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 511 Views v

Dr. Sumeet Survase Gynecologist | Osmanabad

consult me for more discussion on ur problem and treatment ... Read More

Dear Doctor, I recently had some blood test done, and reports say its alpha thalassemia trait anemia, What is it, how to cure,

Asked for Male, 28 Years 310 Views v

Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sharma General Practitioner | Delhi

Hello. Very Good evening. Kindly it is better to consult a Haematologist for this query. They can explain you thoroughlly. Regards. ... Read More

I am 33 weeks pregnant and taking 1 Orofer Xt (100 mg eq. iron) tablet and Fol123 tablet. I am having a beta thalassemia trait (my partner doesn't). Haemoglobin - 9.25 gms Total RBC. - 4.5 millions/cu.mm Platelet - 2.7 lakhs/cu.mm P.C.V (%). - 31.2 % M.C.V. - 69.1 f1 M.C.H.

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Dr. Neha Vashisth Obstetrician | Jaipur

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Attached report — Do I need Thalassemia test? Hello doctor, I’ve attached my recent report. I have mild breathing problems since I was COVID positive. My ABPA is also positive. Do I need to get a Thalassemia test done? If yes, please tell me — which specific Thalassemia test should I do, and how many tests are needed to confirm it

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Dr. Vivek Gautam Pulmonologist | Greater Noida

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please share the reports ... Read More

Hi, I am 8 weeks pregnant and in my blood report, it was detected that I have beta thalessemia minor trait. When further got my husband tested for the same and he is also a carrier of Beta thalessemia. Now we are concerned what to do next and if CVS test would detect the same ?

Asked for Female, 34 Years 161 Views v

Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

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If both parents are thalassemia trait there are 25% chances are that the baby can be thalassemia major Yes you can undergo CVS to find out ... Read More

How do I know if I have thalassemia or not? How is it diagnosed? What if my partner has thalassemia too? Is it safe for us to conceive?

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Dr. Ansh Chugh Internal Medicine | Hoshangabad

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Go for test- hb electrophoresis ... Read More

Hi I have some chronic pain in lower jaw and neck for 3.5years. Seen several specialists and no relief yet. I have had blood work and my MCH, MCV, MCHC are always below normal in CBC blood work. None of the doctors told me about it. I saw a new GP and he checked it.Sent me for additional blood work. THALASSEMIA+HEMOGLOBINOPATHY. This blood work ca

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Asked for Female, 34 Years 130 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

My wife's HPLC Test report is "Heterozygous state of Beta Thalassemia". What should I do now and what is the treatment procedure?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 167 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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As per mine and my wife hplc test report.. She is hb d Punjab heterozygous and i am beta thalassemia trait minor... in case of twin pregnancy is dere any requirement of pre natal test like CVS or amneocitnisis... And is there any risk or side effects of these test for my children or my wife..

Asked for Male, 34 Years 154 Views v

Dr. Santosh S Basarakod Gynecologist | Bangalore

Sir can u please both reports? We can then discuss about the possibilities and measure that can be taken. ... Read More

Can Thalassemia occur at 26 years of age...having 11.8 of hb in women with Anisocytosis..can it indicate Thalassemia

Asked for Female, 25 Years 167 Views v

Dr. Savio James Radiation Oncologist | Cochin

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Usually will be diagnosed before the adult age . Please share your peripheral blood smear report and any blood work up that’s done . Anisocytosis may occur due many other causes most importantly iron ... Read More

Dear Doctors, I am 16 wks pregnant. I attach my HPLC report. please check and suggest. Is it my report normal? My RDW 15.30% slightly high...Am I silent carrier of thalassemia?Am I a trait???

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Dr. S K Wadhwa Gynecologist | Lucknow

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No. You are not a carrier of Thalassemia. ... Read More

My spouse is in her 14th week of pregnancy. She has tested HbE trait Heterozygous. I have also being tested HbD Punjab heterozygous. Our gynaecologist is suggesting to consult an gene specialist. Is there a reason to worry? Does our child have a possible of Thalassemia? How serious that can be?

Asked for Male, 30 Years 169 Views v

Dr. Deepthi Raidu Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Hyderabad

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Is vitamin C consumption is good for beta thalassemia minor or not. What all other foods are good for this condition and should be avoided.

Asked for Female, 29 Years 427 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

Hi dear Dr .. iam carrier thalassmia type beta minor .. and my hasband Normal .. i have one child 2 year old his carrier minor thalassmia .. my Hb Electrophorsis for parameters HbA0 79% HbA2 4.1% HbF 5.1% please help me what is the risk of minor thalassmia beta what should i do for my baby boy that carrier .. i take Folic Acid 400

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Asked for Female, 37 Years 260 Views v

Dr. Vishal Lodha Homoeopath | Jaipur

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There is a permanent cure of your problem It can be risky in future Better you start homoeopathic Need more details Kindly consult direct through PRACTO For medicines and other info Dr Vishal Lodha 30 ... Read More

Is there a specific test for thalassemia? Can it be done in the evening or do I have to be empty stomach for it?

Asked for Female, 19 Years 472 Views v

Dr. Vardhan Garg Pulmonologist | Dehradun

Thalassemia profile, can do any time ... Read More

What is thalassemia? What risk factors occurs if we marry a thalassemia minor person.. Plz give me details about this.. What is this.. What causes this what are the future risks everything plz

Asked for Female, 24 Years 350 Views v

Dr. Sarvesh Mishra General Practitioner | Ghaziabad

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Does patients of beta(minor) thalassemia with hemoglobin 9 have increased bilirubin level i.e 1.6. Is it normal?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 233 Views v

Dr. J S Duggal General Physician | Delhi

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it is essentially normal ... Read More

I have beta thalassemia. Can I marry someone who is also a beta thalassemia carrier. Please guide me.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 481 Views v

Dr. Shikha Jain General Physician | Pune

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No u can’t Marry a person who is having beta thalesemia minor In ur children 25% chances of beta thalessemia major ... Read More

If I am a career of thalassemia and my blood group is o+ve and my wife is not the career of thalassemia and her blood group is also o+ve...then how will be our baby's health???

Asked for Male, 21 Years 413 Views v

Dr. Karuna Chawla Homoeopath | Noida

Baby will be perfectly fine. Baby will be either totally healthy like ur wife or carrier like u. There is only 50% chance that baby will be carrier. And 50% chance that will not be a carrier even. So ... Read More

Hello Doctors, So I and a girl I'm planning to marry we want to get tested for Thalassemia before our marriage. Can you help me with the lab test name that we both should get done to see if we can marry or not ?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 232 Views v

Dr. Merlin Homoeopath | Bangalore

Complete blood test needed. Further clarification u can chat online ... Read More

Hello Doctors, Since I'm about to get married,I wanted to get tested if I have thalassemia or not. But I'm not sure of the test name. Can you help me with that ?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 275 Views v

Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sehrawat Consultant Physician | Delhi

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Hi i am 36 week pregnant. I m having beta thelesima trate.how much percent chance is there to my baby having trait if she gets my blood group

Asked for Female, 34 Years 235 Views v

Dr. Jyotsna Gupta Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Delhi

It will depend on your husband thalasemia status. If no thalesemia in partner then baby may have 25%chance of having trait ... Read More

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I have low Himoglobin(10-11.5) Reason: Beta Thalassemia Trait Is this means I have Thalassemia major? Or Thalassemia carrier? What is the difference between all this terms?

I was diagnosed with beta thalassemia trait last year. This year during covid scenario, I took zinc and Vitamin C supplements to boost immunity in general, even though I have not been infected. Was it wrong to consume zinc and vitamin C supplements for 20 days being beta thalassemia trait patient?

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Hello, I am diagnosed of beta Thalassemia trait and have fatigue , yellow skin and most of the time I am feverish. I also have a duplex kidney and splenunculus. So is the splenunculus connected to thalassemia? I have also attached my reports for your reference.

I'm 6 months pregnant and have low heamoglobin level (8.4) and got detected having Beta thalassemia trait in Blood test. Physician suggested me to consult hematologist.

Hello, My father tested for thalassemia as I am having thalassemia beta minor. I wanted to know what does high reticulocyte count and IRF means? Is it related to thalassemia or some other problem. I have attached his reports for your reference. Thank You

Recently tested with Hb F level as 7.4. Doctor says it is Thalassemia trait. Please suggest the food items to avoid and to take in this condition.

My wife has B thalassemia trait. While I have normal history. Does she require iron supplements during pregnancy and how much.

Dear Doctor, I recently had some blood test done, and reports say its alpha thalassemia trait anemia, What is it, how to cure,

I am 33 weeks pregnant and taking 1 Orofer Xt (100 mg eq. iron) tablet and Fol123 tablet. I am having a beta thalassemia trait (my partner doesn't). Haemoglobin - 9.25 gms Total RBC. - 4.5 millions/cu.mm Platelet - 2.7 lakhs/cu.mm P.C.V (%). - 31.2 % M.C.V. - 69.1 f1 M.C.H.

Hi, I am 8 weeks pregnant and in my blood report, it was detected that I have beta thalessemia minor trait. When further got my husband tested for the same and he is also a carrier of Beta thalessemia. Now we are concerned what to do next and if CVS test would detect the same ?

How do I know if I have thalassemia or not? How is it diagnosed? What if my partner has thalassemia too? Is it safe for us to conceive?

My wife's HPLC Test report is "Heterozygous state of Beta Thalassemia". What should I do now and what is the treatment procedure?

As per mine and my wife hplc test report.. She is hb d Punjab heterozygous and i am beta thalassemia trait minor... in case of twin pregnancy is dere any requirement of pre natal test like CVS or amneocitnisis... And is there any risk or side effects of these test for my children or my wife..

Can Thalassemia occur at 26 years of age...having 11.8 of hb in women with Anisocytosis..can it indicate Thalassemia

Dear Doctors, I am 16 wks pregnant. I attach my HPLC report. please check and suggest. Is it my report normal? My RDW 15.30% slightly high...Am I silent carrier of thalassemia?Am I a trait???

My spouse is in her 14th week of pregnancy. She has tested HbE trait Heterozygous. I have also being tested HbD Punjab heterozygous. Our gynaecologist is suggesting to consult an gene specialist. Is there a reason to worry? Does our child have a possible of Thalassemia? How serious that can be?

Is vitamin C consumption is good for beta thalassemia minor or not. What all other foods are good for this condition and should be avoided.

Is there a specific test for thalassemia? Can it be done in the evening or do I have to be empty stomach for it?

What is thalassemia? What risk factors occurs if we marry a thalassemia minor person.. Plz give me details about this.. What is this.. What causes this what are the future risks everything plz

Does patients of beta(minor) thalassemia with hemoglobin 9 have increased bilirubin level i.e 1.6. Is it normal?

I have beta thalassemia. Can I marry someone who is also a beta thalassemia carrier. Please guide me.

If I am a career of thalassemia and my blood group is o+ve and my wife is not the career of thalassemia and her blood group is also o+ve...then how will be our baby's health???

Hello Doctors, So I and a girl I'm planning to marry we want to get tested for Thalassemia before our marriage. Can you help me with the lab test name that we both should get done to see if we can marry or not ?

Hello Doctors, Since I'm about to get married,I wanted to get tested if I have thalassemia or not. But I'm not sure of the test name. Can you help me with that ?

Hi i am 36 week pregnant. I m having beta thelesima trate.how much percent chance is there to my baby having trait if she gets my blood group

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