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Hb variants by hplc blood test
I am in 14th week pregnancy and in my blood report, i was found hbE carrier/trait and asked my husband to get the same test done. Does it mean i have thalassemia ? Is my baby at risk? Please advise. My hb level is 10.5, only concern is HbA2 elevated due to B12 deficiency and mask iron deficiency
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
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Only if your husband is also a carrier there is 25 percent chance of your baby getting affected
Next Steps
Take Injection B 12 2 cc alternate day for 4 injections
Health Tips
Continue iron and calcium supplements
Mothers Horlicks two spoons with milk two times a day for a month
Avoid lifting weights and stress and intercourses and travel
Avoid papaya and pineapple
Review with husband HPLC report
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