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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?

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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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No you can take medicines ...  Read More

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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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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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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

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Hematologist ...  Read More

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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Consult haematologist ...  Read More

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.

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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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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

Hi, After blood test she got to know Thalassemia Trait, her Hb is 9.7 now, before it was less, after having iron supplement(10days) she might have increased Hb as before it was 8.8, 9.1. please see the attached reports and pls advice if she can get pregnant as she wants to get pregnant and 7 months back she got miscar

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Thank you for your question. Thallassemia needs special care under the guidance of a hematologist. If you wish to get pregnant you need to see an obstetrician who has access to a hematologist or can w ...  Read More

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

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

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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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 ?

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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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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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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?

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Connect please ...  Read More

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..

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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

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

My Wife's Haemoglobin A2 4.1% & she is in 9th week Pregnancy; Should She worry about Thalassemia for Baby ? Please help, Please

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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?

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Better to consult ...  Read More

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.

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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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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?

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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

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

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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.

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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???

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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, 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 ?

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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

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

I was diagnosed with beta Thalessamia trait few months ago. Doctor adviced me to take folic acid supplements for two months. I took for one month and left. I am not sure if I should continue taking folic acid all my life or was it just for one time? Also should I get spleen ultrasound done or not? Additionally, except for low haemoglobin 9-11 appr

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Folic acid not needed life long. U can take intermittently for a month every 5 months ...  Read More

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