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Thalassemia minor
What medicine can be given to thalasdemia minor (beta)patient who is pregnant sothat hemoglobin doesn't decrease, currently using CHERRI TAB
My HB 8
PCV 34
TOTAL RBC 4.88
MCV 71
MCH 19.7
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Should visit department of heamatology for further evalution ,blood transfusion,
Take advise of rhematology department too
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Bld transfusion if needed
..kindly consult a physician
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Consult superspecialist like haematology n gynac
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Thalassemia minor rarely causes hemoglobin to be so low.It could be due to existing iron deficiency as well.Get your serum iron profile, consult your physician to determine the cause and manage accordingly
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Hb 8 during pregnancy needs proper evaluation because iron deficiency along with anemia can coexist and treatment depends on iron studies, ferritin, and pregnancy status. Don’t worry with the right monitoring and supplements, many patients maintain a healthy pregnancy safely. Connect once with complete reports and pregnancy details, I’ll guide you clearly regarding what medicines are actually needed, what to avoid, and how to safely improve hemoglobin during pregnancy.
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In pregnancy, Thalassemia Minor typically causes a mild baseline anemia. However, a Hemoglobin of 8 g/dL is lower than expected for Thalassemia Minor alone and indicates a significant risk for both the mother and the developing baby. While Thalassemia is a genetic condition affecting red blood cell size (MCV 71), the pregnancy itself creates a high demand for iron. We must determine if there is a 'superimposed' Iron Deficiency Anemia, which is common in pregnancy, to decide if increasing iron intake is safe or if specialized folate therapy is the priority
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Nutritional Support: "Focus on a diet rich in natural folates (spinach, lentils, beans) and ensure you are getting adequate Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C, which help in overall blood health and iron absorption."
Partner Testing: "If it hasn't been done already, your partner should be screened for Thalassemia trait to understand the genetic health of the baby."
Caution: "Do not increase your dose of iron supplements (like Cherri Tab) until your Ferritin levels are confirmed. In Thalassemia, taking iron when it's not needed won't raise your hemoglobin and can be harmful to your organs."
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Thalassemia minor commonly causes mild anemia in pregnancy, but Hb 8 g/dL is lower than expected and iron deficiency should be ruled out with serum ferritin/iron studies before increasing iron medicines. Continue folic acid supplementation regularly (usually 5 mg/day in pregnancy). If ferritin is low, iron treatment may help; if iron stores are normal, unnecessary excess iron should be avoided. Please consult for further treatment
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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. Yuvraj Arora Monga
General Physician
29 yrs exp
Delhi
Please consult a hematologist in your city
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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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. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Needs support
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Dr. Sanskriti
General Physician
4 yrs exp
New Delhi
In Thal Minor pregnancy, check ferritin first — avoid excess iron. Hb 8 needs monitoring; transfusion if
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