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What is thalassemia?

Thalassemias are inherited disorders characterized by abnormal production of hemoglobin. They result in low hemoglobin production, and excessive destruction of red blood cells.

Alternative Names:

Mediterranean anemia; Cooley's anemia

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thalassemia test in pregnancy - Pregnancy 18-34 Community
- Oct 19, 2011
I am pregnant, I just came to know that husband is thalassemia minor and my doctor has aske...
thalassemia - Genetics Community
- Oct 16, 2011
if a girl major problem in thalassemia shall she take a chance for a baby?
Thalassemia Minor with Hemochromatosis - Blood Disorders Community
- Aug 01, 2011
Hello! I too, have Thalassemia Minor and found out in my early teen years. I've been readin...
Thalassemia - Temporomandibular Joint & Muscle Community
- Aug 06, 2011
my friend's baby boy is diagnosed as Thalassemia major. is there any treatment to comple...
Beta Thalassemia Minor - Blood Disorders Community
- Aug 17, 2011
How is it that I have the trait for this Mediterranean blood disease when I am of Scotch-Ir...
Low TSH, Thalassemia, Palpitations... - Thyroid Disorders Community
- Apr 15, 2010
So, I had a blood test last year and everything was normal except for the Thalassemia that ...
Liver Lesion, HepB, early cirrhosis, Thalaseemia. - Liver Disorders Community
- Jan 03, 2010
I am a male 58 years of age. In my early years from 1985 -87, i used to drink alcohol. But ...
Prenatal diagnosis of Thalassemia using CVS - Genetic Disorders Expert Forum
- Sep 24, 2009
I want to understand the report on "Prenatal diagnosis of Thalassemia using CVS" done at a ...
gen1b & thalassemia b- - Hepatitis C Community
- Sep 16, 2009
just started peg & cop last thurs. its not so bad except i'm outta prozac & docwon'...
Should i have a Child? - Maternal & Child Community
- Mar 10, 2009
I am having Thalassemia Minor and my husband is having hepatitis b,I want to know what will...
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