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Sickle Beta Thalassemia

Sickle beta thalassemia is a genetic condition that results in a mild form of sickle cell anemia and causes abnormal production of hemoglobin. Symptoms include mild anemia, weakness, tiredness, occasional pain and stiffness in the back, arms, and legs, clots in the blood vessels, a higher risk of infection, and an enlarged spleen. Treatment involves the drug hydroxyurea, blood transfusions, and bone marrow transplants.

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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 »

Can sickle cell anemia and beta thalassemia occur together?

Query: Hi doctor, My friend is 26 years old. He has sickle cell anemia and thalassemia together. His recent spleen health was good and the proportion of blood and iron was moderate. He does not need to increase the blood. Is it rare to see these two together? What is the average life expectancy of these p...  Read Full »


Dr. Veerendra Channabasappa Patil

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your description, your friend seems to be having sickle beta-thalassemia. It is common to see both these diseases together in communities where both diseases are prevailing. Actually, the severity of sickle cell disease comes down by the elevation of the Hb...  Read Full »

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