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Thalassemia Minor
My daughter is suffering from Thalassemia minor does she need to take any medicine.The test was conducted 3 months ago. Her Haemoglobin is 9.6
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Thalassemia minor is a lesser problem than Thalassemia major.
Get the complete work up (investigations) for her anaemia and treat accordingly. She should not marry a Thalassemia minor or Thalassemia major boy ( when she reaches that stage).
No active management for Thalassemia at this stage.
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Please consult a hematologist physically. Blood transfusion is the only option.
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Blood transfusion is only option for further evalutation you can cosult good rhematologist
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Not effective and definitive treatment now a days.but its manageable by symptomatic,and iron rich food and transfusion is only solution.
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dont worry Thalassemia Minor is a manageable condition, and most children lead a normal, active life.children do not need special medicines or blood transfusions.
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consult a Pediatrician
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Focus on a healthy diet. green vegetables, fruits, and pulses. Let her play, go to school, and be active
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As such no regular treatment. Change diet with iron rich food n fruits.
It's inherited.
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Thalassemia Minor (also known as Thalassemia Trait) is generally a carrier state and typically does not require specific medical treatment or blood transfusions. While the Hemoglobin level is slightly low (9.6 \text{ g/dL}), this is common for Thalassemia Minor and often doesn't cause significant symptoms.
However, it is vital to distinguish between Thalassemia-related anemia and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Patients with Thalassemia Minor are sometimes misdiagnosed with iron deficiency because both conditions result in small red blood cells (microcytosis).
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Serum Ferritin Test: Check your daughter's iron stores. If her iron levels are normal, she should not take iron supplements, as excess iron can be harmful in Thalassemia patients.
Folic Acid: Consult your pediatrician about a daily Folic Acid supplement, which helps the body produce healthy red blood cells.
Balanced Diet: Ensure a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, and proteins.
Word of Caution:
Avoid Self-Medication: Never give iron supplements unless a blood test confirms a deficiency.
Future Planning: Since this is a genetic trait, it is important for her to mention her Thalassemia Minor status to doctors in the future, especially during pre-marital or prenatal counseling.
Regular Monitoring: A routine CBC (Complete Blood Count) every 6–12 months is recommended to monitor her Hemoglobin levels.
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Child can live a normal life , Usually they will be in mild anemia only, hb less than 8 is problematic, otherwise no need of any medication.
For future: Screen partner before marriage (to avoid thalassemia major in offspring)
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No and always mention it to treating physician.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Thalassemia minor is not a major problem as thalassemia major , but be careful 9.6g/dl is borderline for tranfusion
Check for signs of extramedullary hematopoeisis like
Frontal bossing
Malar prominence
Teeth malocclusion
Failure to thrive
Dont always trust the report
Repeat hb every 2monthly
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Check sr ferretin levels evey yearly to check any iron overload if multiple transfusion have been done .
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Repeat Hb
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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