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Hbe Trait

Hbe or Haemoglobin E trait is a genetic blood disorder. Symptoms include severe fatigue, failure in growth and development, shortness of breath, and jaundice. It does not need any treatment, but if symptoms are caused due to anemia, then folic acid may be prescribed.

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I am a carrier of HbE beta-thalassemia. Please suggest.

Query: Hello 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.  Read Full »


Dr. Veerendra Channabasappa Patil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the information you provided, it seems that you have HbE beta thalassemia trait and your fiance has only Hb E 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, then there is...  Read Full »

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