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Is thalassemia have something should and should not do or eat? i am 24 years old and just know that i have thalassemia
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No: No food restrictions for thallassemia ( a congenital condition causing hemolytic anemia not responsive to iron and folate).
Answered 10/3/2016
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No: Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Answered 1/3/2020
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Thalassemia: Is a genetic disease. Your diet should be healthy, balanced, with optimal hydration, but would not change the natural course of thalassemia.
Answered 1/3/2020
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