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Does the relationship DNA test get affected by beta-thalassemia minor?
Query: Hi doctor, I am beta thalassemia minor. If I go for a relationship DNA test with my son, will the DNA report be false due to this? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: No, a relationship DNA test will not be affected. It is autosomal related. He may or may not be a carrier. A DNA test will look at multiple patterns. If you want, you can go for a DNA test. Being affected by thalassemia... Read Full »
I have minor beta thalassemia. Why do I look pale?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22-year-old female and I have a minor beta thalassemia (heterozygous) which is supposed to be asymptomatic but I am very pale. This makes me extremely insecure especially when people keep pointing it out. Every day I get at least two people asking me what is wrong with me and why d... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In thalassemia minor patient, Hb (hemoglobin) usually remains around 10 to 11 gm/dl. It is hemolytic anemia and so extramedullary erythropoiesis occurs in the bone marrow (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, the mandible is also affected and become p... Read Full »
Is beta thalassemia trait a serious case?
Query: Hello doctor, Is beta thalassemia trait a serious case? Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are elated to have you on board at icliniq. Let me explain to you about the beta thalassemia trait. It is good that you are aware of using online health portals. Beta thalassemia trait is a heterozygous condition, and the patient can live a normal life. If nutrition... Read Full »
I have beta thalassemia trait. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, I have beta thalassemia plus trait (AT+) and want to marry a man with sickle trait (AS). Please see the attached file of my beta thalassemia DNA genetics. Please give me the possibilities of our baby. I know there is a 25 % chance that the baby might have sickle beta plus thalassemia (ST+... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Thalassemia and sickle cell anemia are autosomal recessive disorders. In your case, the child can be thalassemia sickle cell carrier (heterozygous). The presentation will be mild to mode... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have two bone pains in my body. One has been present for two years and is stated to be arthritis in a joint in my back (I have scoliosis). The other is due to an injury and stated to be a bone bruise. Other than that, I do not have any pain in my bones, and I have had multiple MRIs an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thanks for the query.Please upload all the test reports for review.Regards. Read Full »
Can same blood group of parents cause any problem to baby?
Query: Hello doctor,My wife and I had the same blood groups as A positive. And my wife is five months pregnant. I want to know, is there any problem with our baby? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The same blood group not at all lead to any problem in conception. Same blood group people can marry and can produce a normal child. So as far as same blood group concerned do not worry about that. But as a doctor I will advise you to check your wife thalassemia mino... Read Full »
My friend is a carrier of beta-thalassemia minor. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My friend is a 20-year-old female. She is a beta-thalassemia minor carrier and her hemoglobin is 12.6 g/dl. What does her report suggest? Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the provided range I cannot comment regarding the possibility of thalassemia minor. I need to know the MCV, and RBC count as well to comment further. So kindly attach your full CBC (complete blood count) report so that I can give more detailed comments. I ho... Read Full »
How to increase hemoglobin in a thalassemia minor patient?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 76 year old male, who is 170 cm tall and weigh 68 kg. Presently I have anemia, and my hemoglobin is 9.6 g/dL. I also have high serum ferritin level of 1900 ng/mL. I have this problem for some time. Many years ago, I was diagnosed with thalassemia minor. I was feeling tired, and I h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen all your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin production. I do not have to explain you much about thalassemia as your doctor might have told you the details... Read Full »
We have negative blood groups. Will it affect our progeny?
Query: Hello doctor, My husband and I have the same blood group that is B negative. If both partners have the same blood group, does it negatively impact the future progeny? Also, what other factors (other systems than ABO and Rhesus) must be considered before proceeding further? Please answer. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. The B blood group is from the ABO blood grouping system; the negative is the Rh blood grouping system. You have a similar blood group, but this will not be a problem. You can get married. I suggest you both get ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a thalassemia non carrier, and my partner is a beta thalassemia carrier (HbF: 1.0 %, Hb: 12.4 g/dL, and HbA2: 5.1 %). I am worried about any chance of non-pregnancy and want to know the treatment for the same. I also want to know about the medical measures that are needed during pr... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to offer my professional insight into your medical issues. I want to appreciate the awareness regarding your health.I have gone through your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) and according to the history, you are not having th... Read Full »