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Does high rbc (7.2 thalassemia trait compensated erythrocytosis) will burn out your marrow over time?

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Patients with thalassemia trait have a normal life expectancy. If you have a hard time with this diagnosis, please consult your doc & a hematologist for a full evaluation based on your own unique personal history and findings. There are other health related issues that will likely be of more long-term concern than this one.

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Answered 10/26/2022

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