As me and my fiance are carrier of Hb E beta thalassemia, we need your valuable advise.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Recently, I found out that I am a carrier of HbE beta-thalassemia. The problem is that my fiance is also a carrier and he is carrying the HbE trait. We do not want to separate.
If you can give us your valuable advice, then it will be a great pleasure for us.
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Based on the information you provided, it seems that you have HBE beta-thalassemia trait, and your fiancé has only the HbE trait. If so, then the chance of having a child with severe thalassemia is less. But if you both have the same Hb E beta-thalassemia trait, there is a chance of having a child with beta-thalassemia major.
I would recommend you get a mutation analysis for both of you and consult a geneticist for more detailed counseling. The option of prenatal diagnosis can be explored if you are found to have significant issues in mutation analysis.
I hope this helps you.
Thank you.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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