Question 1

what is beta thalassemia?

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Beta thalassemia: is a genetic defect of impaired hemoglobin production, resulting in a varying degree of anemia.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of beta thalassemia?

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Anemia: Sever anemia, massive hepatosplenomegaly ,sever growth retardation , bony deformities,mongoloid facies.

Question 3

are particular people at risk for beta thalassemia?

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Yes: Thalassemia is one of the most common gene mutations in the world. Overall, an estimated 20-25 million people are carriers (1/300) (about 1/1000 in low-risk peoples, and about 1/30 in high-risk peoples). Low risk: japanese, korean, n. European caucasians, native canadians, native americans. High risk: mediterranean, middle eastern, south asian, south-east Asian (western pacific rim), caribbean.

Question 4

can a normal & healthy person may marry with e beta thalassemia , safely?????

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Yes: If you do not carry the gene in any  way, any children will be carriers. HbgE/beta thalassemia is a disease that can be mild or severe. The best way to ease your mind is to seek genetic counseling. All the best.

Question 5

for those who having beta thalassemia,  what food should they eat and what should not they eat?

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Major or minor?: Beta thal minor is a non-problem; the rate of red cell production is somewhat higher so get plenty of Folic Acid in your diet or supplement. Beta thal major is a very serious illness requiring lifelong close management by a physician; again, the need for Folic Acid and a generally nutritious diet is worth remembering but there's no magical food remedy. Good luck.

Question 6

how to know if someone had thalassemia @ beta thalassemia ?what criteria if they had it is dangerous?

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Blood test: You may request a hemoglobin electrophoresis. 
Thalassemia major is the one with severe anemia and requires frequent transfusion. However, beta thalassemia minor is not dangerous most of the time. 
Hematologist can give you better insight.

Question 7

is beta thalassemia and fibromyalgia  linked?

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No: These are not related disorders.

Question 8

how are beta-thalassemia and leukemia related?

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See below: They both can cause decreased red blood cells.

Question 9

what is the difference between alpha and beta thalassemia?  are both the symptoms the same?

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Similar but differen: Alpha and beta thalassemia are distinct and different disorders since they diminish the production of distinct and different globin polypeptide chains and particularly in the homozygous state that has distinct and different consequences. Alpha and Beta Thal minor are similar
Alpha Thal major is not compatable with life and results in miscarriage. Beta Thal major requires prolonged treatments etc.

Question 10

for those who having hb e/beta thalassemia, what food should they eat and what should not they eat?

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No special diet: I know of no special diet for these conditions, which are frequently seen in asian people.

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