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Symptoms of thalassemia include bone deformities in the face, fatigue, jaundice, stunted growth, shortness of breath, poor vision and enlarged spleen.
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Does thalassemia minor cause dizziness?
Yes. Thalassemia minor can cause someone to be anemic (reduced hemoglobin concentration or red blood cell count). One of the many symptoms of anemia is vertigo or dizziness.Most people with thalassemia minor do not exhibit symptoms. Typically, differences can only be perceived when engaging in strenuous activities or exercise. There is currently no 'recommended' treatment for thalassemia minor because of this, but prescription medications, genetic therapies, or blood transfusions can be pursued if symptoms worsen.If you go to the doctor for this, expect to have another blood test to reassess your Complete Blood Count (CBC) which is a basic lab test for anemic individuals.NOTE: Thalassemia minor can severely worsen in pregnant women, who may need to take Iron/Folate/Vitamin B12 supplements.
Are there other names for Thalassemia disease?
Alpha thalassemia silent carrierAlpha thalassemia minor, also called alpha thalassemia traitHemoglobin H diseaseAlpha thalassemia major, also called hydrops fetalisBeta thalassemia minor, also called beta thalassemia traitBeta thalassemia intermediaBeta thalassemia major, also called Cooley's anemia or beta-zero (ß0) thalassemiaBeta-plus (ß+) thalassemiaMediterranean anemia
Can thalassemia develop at the age of 20 years?
Very unlikely. Thalassemia is an inherited disease, affected persons are born with the genetic disorders. However, silent carriers (Alpha Thalassemia, 1 gene defect) or Beta Thalassemia Trait (1 gene defect), do not have significiant symptoms. Consequently, if this person did not have any relevant blood tests till the age of 20, he/she might no be aware of having the condition. That's only a hypothetical suggestion.
Why does symptoms of beta thalassemia doesn't appear at birth?
Symptoms of beta thalassemia major or Cooley's anemia don't appear at birth because babies still have what is known as the fetal hemoglobin, which consists of two alpha chains and two delta chains, but the baby has no beta chains and therefore protected from the disorder. The baby will eventually develop the beta chains though.
Is thalassemia a type of cancer?
Thalassemia is an autosmal recessive blood disease. That means that it is an inherited disease. Thalassemia in more common in Mediteranian people.
Is thalassemia a type of blood cancer?
Thalassemia is an autosmal recessive blood disease. That means that it is an inherited disease. Thalassemia in more common in Mediteranian people.
Can minor thalassemia carrier and alpha marry?
Yes, A "carrier" of alpha thalassemia and of beta thalassemia can marry, but not to someone with any hemoglobinopathy. Prof. Kornfeld Pal
Can mild thalassemia be a major thalassemia?
No. A minor form of the blood disorder thalassemia is when you inherited just one beta thalassemia gene, along with a normal beta-chain gene. This manifests as mild anaemia with a slight lowering of the hemoglobin level in the blood. No treatment is require. By contrast, a thalassemia major, also known as Cooley's Disease, is when one is born with two genes for beta thalassemia and no normal beta-chain gene. This is a serious disorder.
Is thalassemia hereditary?
yes
I am a thalassemia patient.i have to transfuse blood regulerly and im doin very well..my bf is goin to check for thalassemia...if he is a thala carrier and if we marry will we have a child like me?
If you have Thalassemia major but your boyfriend is not a carrier then the child will be born a healthy carrier (thalassemia minor) but shouldn't need blood transfusions. If your boyfriend is a carrier then you would have a 50% chance of having a child with thalassemia major like you do.
How long a human survive with thalassemia and with the recessive genes?
Those with thalassemia can expect to live until they are 50 or more.
Will the child be free from thalassemia if you are alpha and father is beta thalassemia trait?
have seen one of my friends sister had kid and all normal no complications...not thalassemia either.........beta and alpha i think there is 25% normal chance
