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Thalassemia
An inherited condition characterized by severe anemia (a deficiency of red blood cells), causing paleness and tiredness.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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What is the significance of thalassemia in a minor?
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Is there any specific pattern of inheritance in thalassemia?
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Is thalassemia have something should and should not do or eat? I am 24 years old and just know that I have thalassemia
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Is thalassemia fatal?
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What is beta thalassemia?
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What is trait thalassemia?
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What type of mutation causes thalassemia?
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