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Low iron levels
We have a family history of thalessemia. I have my Haemoglobin level 12.40 but CbC mentioned that I have hypochromic microcytic anemia. Do I have chances of beta thalessemia? I am experiencing fatigue, brain fog, muscle weakness,low mood, low energy, painful periods.
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Need more family history
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Hello. Need more details regarding your family history. Kindly take an Appointment at Carna Health Centre Nagarbhavi Bangalore for more details.
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Do necessary tests
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Could you explain the family history, which member of your family had it, was the member on transfusion? Need more details to help you. Kindly connect with me for providing me with further necessary details based on which i shall guide you with a treatment plan
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Hgb level is ok, do a electrophoresis to check if you thalassemia trait or not
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It's essential to get a comprehensive picture of your complete blood count (CBC). Additional parameters, such as your RBC count and MCV, will be beneficial. We can then use these results to derive the Mentzer index, which serves as a preliminary screening for thalassemia.
If there is a suspicion of thalassemia based on this screening, we can proceed with an HPLC test for definitive confirmation. Considering your age, even if you do have thalassemia, it is likely to be in the form of a trait, which typically doesn't lead to significant health issues.
However, understanding your status is important, especially if your partner also carries the trait, as this could increase the likelihood of having children with beta thalassemia.
It's also important to keep in mind that conditions like iron deficiency and other causes of microcytic hypochromic anemia can occur alongside thalassemia and will require appropriate treatment.
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Get HPLC done
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Do Hb electrophoresis
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You should get the test done for Thalassemia. We don't rely much on diagnosis of Thalassemia from CBC.
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It would be great to discuss one on one with history
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Increase green leafy vegetables
Consult to the physician for further investigation and throughly history taking
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Delhi
No need to worry take iron rich diet
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Dr. Monica Agrawal
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Jaipur
Being a female 12.4 is not that low to cause these symptoms
U may have vit b12 and vit d deficiency
Consult in person for better evaluation
And if ur haemoglobin is 12.4 its less likely u have thalassemia
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
May not be
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
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Dr. Davra Kaushalkumar Dilipbhai
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No beta thelessia at this hb level it's normal
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Dr. Ravindran P
General Practitioner
39 yrs exp
Chennai
In your condition HB is quite ok only . If you want to know more about your illness please do HB electrophoresis studies for find out Thalasemia condition . It could be generalised weakness . Take vegetables food , fruits and nuts for your health . Good exercise and good sleep is ideal
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Bareilly
Kindly connect.
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Dr. Kamlesh Kalsariya
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hb electrophoresis
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Consultation
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Noida
Go for hb electrophoresis test
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluated..
Do consult.
These symptoms are not because of thalassemia.
Can be because of multivitamin Deficieny.
Do consult.
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
CBC can't diagnose thalassemia. You need further evaluation.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult once for discussion
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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