What are the do and donts for thalassemia minor?

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 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

What is thalassemia?

(medicine) A hereditary form of hemolytic anemia resulting from a defective synthesis of hemoglobin: thalassemia major is the homozygous state accompanied by clinical illness, and thalassemia minor is the heterozygous state and may not have evident clinical manifestations. Also known as Mediterranean anemia.

How long do the beta thalassemia minor patient live?

5 to 10 years

What does the term thalassemia minor refer to?

If untreated, beta thalassemia major can lead to severe lethargy, paleness, and delays in growth and development. The body attempts to compensate by producing more blood, which is made inside the bones in the marrow.

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.

How do I know that my thalassemia is minor or major?

there is a test by which u can know ur status u go to Dr. lal lab and asc for thalassemia test if u got minor then when u going to marry or going to making baby please make check up of ur life mate if they also thalassssemia minor don't be marry or make baby because ur baby may be thalassemia major

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.

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.

What is alfa-thalassamie?

Anemia These drugs include epoetin Alfa (Procrit, Epogen, and Eprex) and darbepoetin Alfa (Aranesp).... The two major forms are thalassemia minor and thalassemia major (Cooley's anemia, beta thalassemia).....What Is Thalassemia?(also known as Mediterranean anemia, or Cooley's Anemia) is a genetic blood disease. People born with this disease cannot make normal hemoglobin (anemia) which is needed to produce healthy red blood cells.Who carries Thalassemia?People of Chinese, South Asian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean or African origin.What is Thalassemia Minor?People with a thalassemia mutation only in one gene are known as carriers or are said to have thalassemia minor. Thalassemia minor results in no anemia or very slight anemia. People who are carriers do not require blood transfusion or iron therapy, unless proven to be iron deficient.What is Thalassemia Major?Children born with thalassemia major usually develop the symptons of severe anemia within the first year of life. Lacking the ability to produce normal adult hemoglobin, children with thalassemia major:- are chronically fatiqued- fail to thrive, and- do not grow normallyProlonged anemia will cause bone deformities and eventually will lead to death within the first decade of life. The only treatment to combat severe anemia is regular blood transfusions.How can Thalassemia be treated?Regular blood transfusions allow patients with thalassemia major to grow normally and be active. Unfortunately, transfusions result in deadly accumulation of iron in the hearts and livers of patients by their teenage years. If the excess iron is not removed then the patients may suffer from a premature death due to iron overload.Nowadays, drugs designed to remove excess iron (iron chelators) have significantly changed the prognosis of thalassemia major. Patients can grow and develop normally, with relatively normal heart and liver functions. Adult patients are living into their forties and some have children of their own.Despite improved prognosis, many patients find the nightly 10 hour infusions difficult or painful and are reluctant to comply with their doctor's orders. These patients are not free of risk and may die prematurely due to iron overload.Current treatments allow thalassemia patients to live relatively normal lives, however, a cure remains to be found. The genetic cause of thalassemia was one of the first genes discovered in the 1970's, yet 30 years later, gene therapy still eludes thalassemia patients.Do you carry Thalassemia?Many people from the areas of the world where thalassemia is common carry the gene for it on one chromosome (that is, they have thalassemia minor). You may believe that your blood has been tested for this specific gene but testing for thalassemia requires a special blood test. To be tested your doctor must order a blood test called HEMOGLOBIN ELECTROPHORESIS which can identify a carrier of thalassemia.If you, your parents or ancestors are from an area of the world where thalassemia is common, PLEASE REQUEST hemoglobin electrophoresis blood test from your doctor.It is important to identify yourself as a possible carrier of thalassemia (thalassemia minor). A person with thalassemia minor has a 25%(1 in 4) chance of having a baby with THALASSEMIA MAJOR if his/her mate also has thalassemia minor. http://www.thalassemia.ca/viewarticle.asp?aID=31&searchQ=F.A.Q

Can a person with thalassemia major have a normal baby?

The Thalassemia Major person marries a normal person then 50% chance of getting normal or else 50% chance is the child will be Thalassemia Carrier / Minor. So, not to be worried to go ahead with production. with regards rajesh popli

You are a black female with beta thalassemia minor trait both of your children have this trait can sickle cell anemia trait partner effect their children also?

If you have beta thalassemia trait and your partner has sickle cell trait there is a 25% chance of your child having sickle beta thalassemia.