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64 y/0 male italian -high rbc 7.3- low mcv- 65- nml iron panels- nml hemoglobin - dr says possible thalassemia. would this be thal major? or thalassemia trait?

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Thamassemia: The difference between the two is best evaluated with an analysis of the hemoglobin. Thalassemia major is the most severe form of beta thalassemia and causes severe anemia from childhood. It's unlikely a 64 yo man would not know he has a thalassemia major and have it.

Answered 2/5/2021

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A member asked:

64 y/0 male italian -high rbc 7.3- low mcv- 65- nml iron panels- nml hemoglobin - dr says possible thalassemia. would this be thal major? or thalassemia trait?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

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