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Does a high rbc (7.2) cause by thalassemia trait requires iron chelation or donate blood to reduce viscosity of blood?

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Answered 10/23/2022

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No. There is no need to reduce the RBC count. Donating blood is likely to make you anemic. Beta thalassemia trait is a benign disorder.

Answered 11/5/2022

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