Can alpha thalassemia carriers lead a normal life?

Question

Hi doctor,

My son was diagnosed as a carrier of alpha thalassemia. I did the blood test report to check whether myself or his mother are the cause. Can you check the whole report for me and tell me what are the issues in this report?

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Your child is having alpha thalassemia carrier. So one of the parents might have an alpha thalassemia carrier. For that DNA analysis which means molecular testing is needed. Through these analyses, gene deletion can be diagnosed. Based on your CBC (complete blood count) report, comment cannot be given conclusively. So if you want to work out who has alpha thalassemia then molecular testing should be done. Alpha thalassemia carriers can live a normal life and so do not worry about that. They do not need blood transfusion also.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Best regards.