Talk to Pediatrician on Beta Thalassemia Trait
Asking for Other, Female, 4.6 years old, Saudi arab
Plz explain what should be done for this should iron be given? Also is tgis beta thalassemia trait dangerous is it minor or major plz explain
Dr. Jamil Ahmad Khan - Pediatrician
MBBS, MRCPCH (London), MRCP (Glasgow) | Lahore
Result is consistent with Beta Thallesemia Trait. It is a minor condition which would not show any symptoms/problems and do not require any treatment. It is not dangerous. Do not give Iron supplements.
beta -thalassemia minor carrier state, don't be worry it's not transfusion dependent neither need an iron supplement.
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But she has iron deficiency her hb is 8 can iron be given to her as she has minor thalessemia?
1 month ago
MBBS, MRCPCH (London), MRCP (Glasgow) | Lahore | Book Appointment
Please share her following reports:
CBC, Iron/Fe levels.
1 month ago
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Unable to post the reports here in vomment box i will post the question again with all these reports plz do guide ne on that cuz im extremely worried n confused
1 month ago
MBBS, MRCPCH (London), MRCP (Glasgow) | Lahore | Book Appointment
Sure
1 month ago