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I have thalassemia minor. Is there a treatment for it and how to improve my health?

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Hi doctor,

I am a 20-year-old male with a weight of 154 lbs and a height of five feet six inches. I have a thalassemia minor and I would like to know the treatment for it. Please advise. How can I improve my health? I have paleness, hair loss, and rapid fatigue. I am taking Folic acid tablets and Vitamin D capsules.

Answered by Dr. Chandwadkar Ashish

Education:

MD General Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Chandwadkar Ashish is a General Medicine specialist. He specializes in dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of internal diseases. He completed his MD in General Medicine at Tver State Medical University. He has nine years of clinical experience. Currently, he is practicing in Gujarat.

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Hi,

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According to your history and complaints, there is no treatment for thalassemia minor currently but there are many treatments for thalassemia major and it is not needed for minor forms. Symptomatic treatment and supportive therapy are advised. To improve your health, I suggest you live a balanced life. Do work and take rest adequately. Take a balanced diet. Do mild exercise regularly. Kindly consult your doctor immediately while noticing new symptoms in you. Be in touch with your treating doctor and get yourself checked periodically including blood tests. The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin D is 600 IU/day for healthy individuals and patients with osteoporosis can take a minimum of 1000 IU/day. Check your vitamin B and D levels and then consult your doctor for adjusting its dosage.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At May 15, 2020
Reviewed At January 21, 2024

Education:

MD General Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Chandwadkar Ashish is a General Medicine specialist. He specializes in dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of internal diseases. He completed his MD in General Medicine at Tver State Medical University. He has nine years of clinical experience. Currently, he is practicing in Gujarat.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MD General Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Chandwadkar Ashish is a General Medicine specialist. He specializes in dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of internal diseases. He completed his MD in General Medicine at Tver State Medical University. He has nine years of clinical experience. Currently, he is practicing in Gujarat.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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