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Is thalassaemia serious?
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Can be: This is an inherited disease, commonly found in people with mediterranean ancestors. The body makes an abnormal amount of hemoglobin. You must be mindful of the higher risk of anemia due to the destruction of red blood cells. See your md for evaluation, treatment as needed, and monitoring.
Answered 4/16/2013
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