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

if someone had beta thalassemia, it is dangerous?

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Depends on type...: There are different types of beta thalassemia (minor, intermedia, or major for example) that have much different impacts on a patient's health. Treatment can range from nothing (minor) to requiring frequent blood transfusions, iron chelation therapy or even a bone marrow transplant (major). A hematologist can help with the management of all types.

Question 4

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 5

what to do if i have beta thalassemia is this normal?

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No: I am going to assume you have beta thalassemia minor. This is a minor abnormality that makes you trivially anemic and makes your blood cells look a little odd. If you marry someone else who has this, each of your children had 1/4 chance of having thal major, which is a horrible illness. Heads up. Best wishes.

Question 6

what to do if i have beta thalassemia, can i enlist in the national guard?

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What kind?: Beta thal minor shouldn't be a problem. If you have beta thal major and are asking this question, you should be congratulated on your excellent response to treatment and I hope that you get what you want -- but don't be disapponted if you're asked to remain a civilian.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

i have beta thalassemia and i have hemoglibin d, my fiancee has minor beta thalassemia, is there any problem for our child in future?

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I would: Suggest you better directly ask a hematologist or a geneticist they are in position to give you best answer...

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