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What is the recommended diet for beta major thalassemia?
Query: Hi doctor,My daughter, who is 2.5 years old, is suffering from beta major thalassemia. From her three months of age, blood has been transfused either once in 30 or 45 days after checking the blood level. I would request you to kindly advise a good and healthy food diet. Is there any important daily ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:Thalassemia is a disease due to reduced globin production in the hemoglobin part of RBC (red blood cells). It is not due to nutritional deficiency, but due to inherited mutation abnormalities.Yes, nutrition requires improvement.... Read Full »