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What is the definition or description of: thalassemia and hemoglobinopathy?
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Hereditary anemia: Thalassemia is a type of hemoglobinopathy. It is inherited from one or both of your parents. There are many kind of thalassemia. Most causes anemia (low red blood cell count). Anemia couod be severe requiring blood. Taking iron does not cure the disease. Thalassemia is common in people living in the mediteranian countries, africa, middle east, india, and sotheastern asia such as thailand, laos, et.
Answered 3/6/2019
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Abnormal hemoglobinc: This is a group of disorders where the proteins do not form properly, and may harm the red blood cells avbility to carry oxygen and move through small capillaries. They are a large group of disorders of varying severity.
Answered 7/4/2013
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Had blood smear done. 1+ acanthocytes. It said Acanthocytes may be seen w/ iron def, hemoglobinopathies, liver disease, and hyperspleenism. My anemia was treated via infusions several months ago and values are good. Could the 1+ still be from anemia?
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