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Hi..i have thallesemia minor.i just want to ask is there any remedy to treat anemia..?my hb is 10 nd am so pale..

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Thalassemia minor: You will have some degree of anemia that is related to the thalassemia minor. You should discuss this with your doctor so your doctor can do some blood work to check your iron and vitamin levels. Some breaking down of red blood cells happen in thalassemia- and your body would need to keep your iron and vit b12, folate (folic acid) in good level so that your body can keep up with the hemolysis.

Answered 4/24/2013

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Dr. Craig MacArthur answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Not likely: Hemoglobin values of 9.5 to 11 are considered normal for a patient with beta thalassemia trait (minor). There is no good way to increase that value, just as there is no way to make me taller. It is very important that you not use iron in an attempt to make your hemoglobin higher, unless you are found to be iron deficient by a doctor.

Answered 9/2/2013

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