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Thalassemia
An inherited condition characterized by severe anemia (a deficiency of red blood cells), causing paleness and tiredness.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | 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 | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Person have thalassemia, what food should be taken?
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I was wondering what are the effects of thalassemia?
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What's the best treatment to get rid of thalassemia?
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I'm suffering from thalassemia. Is there anything I should eat and should not eat?
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Is thalassemia fatal?
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How fatal can thalassemia be?
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What is thalassemia and thalassemia trait?
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If someone had beta thalassemia,it is dangerous?
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Are particular people at risk for beta thalassemia?
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What is the latest successful treatment of beta thalassemia disies?
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What is the lifespan for a child have suffering from major thalassemia?
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How much lifespan does a child have who is suffering from major thalassemia?
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Can I Marry to minor thalassemia person...while i do not have any thalassemia?
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What the name of the test of after conceive either baby carrier or affected by thalassemia? What type of test it is?
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A 26-year old female asked:
What i need to do once i had diagnose "beta thalassemia" by doctor? What treatment i should do? Please help me doctor..
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A 30-year old female asked:
Just been diagnosed with Thalassemia, doc didn't tell me much as he had a lot of patients, what is it n is there any treatment?
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A 22-year old male asked:
I have beta thalassemia and i have hemoglibin D, my fiancee has minor beta thalassemia, is there any problem for our child in future?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Want to know about good diet for a patient with thalassemia . Like foods from which I can gain weight , from which I can get vita-D and calcium?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Hi My name is Nargis Rudani and I Want to marry to a person who having minor thalassemia, while I do not have so.. I am receiving multiple answers.
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What is thalassemia minor?
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What is the test for thalassemia?
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