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Is thalassemia minor a reason to avoid getting a tattoo?

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No: This does not affect clotting.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/21/2018

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Female 39 with Thalassemia Trait Minor and above range B12 level , have recently had numb feet in bed at night. Also have Cold extremities in body in feet toes and fingers .Could Mild Anemia from Thalassemia trait cause this?Not taking Iron tablets?

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