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Does anemia caused by thalassemia have symptoms different from those of regular anemia?
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About the same: Thalassemia is a chronic anemia. Patients who are not anemic enough to need transfusions (such as a hemoglobin of 10) should feel about the same whether they are anemic from thalassemia or chronic iron deficiency. Many other diseases cause anemia over a shorter time than lifelong thalassemia, so people with other anemias may feel worse (they aren't used to living with anemia).
Answered 11/1/2011
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Not usually: Usually the symptoms of thalassemia are the same as anemia due to other causes. You should be evaluated by a doctor, preferably a hematologist who can help figure out the cause of your anemia.
Answered 9/4/2013
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Thalassemia Major...: ...Causes severe anemia with overgrowth of bone marrow, causing swollen bones, especially in the skull. Their xray appearance is t he characteristic "hair on end" sign.
Answered 8/29/2013
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