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Thalassemia Minor

Thalassemia minor or Beta thalassemia minor is an inherited disorder caused due to damage to one specific gene, and the individual possesses a 50 percent chance of passing it to their children. This condition causes a less severe form of anemia. No treatment is required but to combat the fatigue due to the anemia, a healthy diet and regular exercise will be helpful.

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Can the same blood group cause problems after marriage?

Query: Hello doctor, My wife's and mine blood groups are the same. Both of our blood group is B. Will there be any problem in our married life?  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two major blood group systems. ABO - According to this system, the blood group can be A, B, O, or AB. Rh system - According to this system, the blood group can be Rh positive or negative. You have not mentioned the Rh grouping. You both have the same blo...  Read Full »

My wife and I have the same blood group. Is pregnancy safe?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 28 years old, and my wife is 19 years old. Our blood group is the same, and it is (B+) B positive. Here are my questions: Will there be any problem during pregnancy or any effect on the baby? Are any tests required to be done to ensure any problem in the future? Is there any sol...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry about the same blood group. It will not create any problems during pregnancy or for the child. However, if you are a relative, then genetic counseling is needed. Rule out thalassemia minor before conception. Hope this will help you. Get back with mor...  Read Full »

In thalassemia minor, is HbA1c test a reliable one?

Query: Hi doctor, I am diabetic since last 9 years and thalassemia minor as well. Recently, the fatigue symptoms have increased, especially when I am not able to sleep properly. I am 45 years old. My height is 167.5 cm and weight is 85 kg. Being thalassemia minor, is my HbA1c test reliable to decide my dia...  Read Full »


Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The main concern you are currently experiencing is fatigue and sleeplessness or insomnia. Sleep greatly affects our cognitive abilities, including thinking, reaction time, memory, and problem-solving skills. I would like to gather some information about your sleep hist...  Read Full »

I am a thalassemia minor patient. Can you check my test results and suggest if it is indicative of myeloma?

Query: Hi doctor, In KFT test, the total blood protein was 7.6 mg/dL, blood serum albumin was 4.1 g/dL, and A/G ratio was 1.15. Is it indicative of myeloma in a 33-year-old male? I have high BP and high creatinine levels and I am a thalassemia minor patient. I have also taken Doppler test, ECG, echo, an...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. With passion, commitment and experience, I hope I will be able to provide you with top-class medical opinion. Your albumin and total protein levels are within the limit. But the A/G ratio is mildly decreased. Normally, it should be more than 1.5. So, your g...  Read Full »

Can beta-thalassemia minor be treated?

Query: Hi doctor, One of my daughters has got beta thalassemia major and G6PD deficiency. Is there any treatment for her? Please advice.  Read Full »


Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Beta thalassemia major includes a hereditary disorder and is due to genetic deficiency of beta globin chains of hemoglobin. It is transfusion dependent anemia. Management of beta thalassemia major includes; chronic transfusion to maintain hemoglobin at the range of 9-1...  Read Full »

Kindly go through my blood report and suggest the type of thalassemia.

Query: Hi doctor, I have attached a report. I just want to know if this hemoglobin electrophoresis result is beta thalassemia minor or beta thalassemia intermedia or beta thalassemia major.  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to HPLC report (high-performance liquid chromatography), you have attached, HbA2 raised and HbA decreased (hemoglobin A2 and A). Hence, it is suggestive towards thalassemia minor (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It does not look like thalass...  Read Full »

Husband has beta thalassemia trait and wife is not a carrier. Is it safe for the baby?

Query: Hello doctor, I have done a pre-marital test with a prospective groom and he has beta thalassemia trait and I am not a carrier. Is it safe for pregnancy and child? His hemoglobin count is 13.1 and HbA2 is 5. How safe is this for child's health?  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Following is my opinion for your asked question. If you are not having beta thalassemia minor then no need to worry. Your future child can have thalassemia minor. But no need to worry for trait of thalassemia minor. Thalassemia major is the dangerous one in which lif...  Read Full »

Could my blood disorder cause any complications for my baby?

Query: Hi doctor,I have a query regarding fetal blood complications when both parents have minor blood disorders. Kindly help.   Read Full »


Dr. Natasha Bansal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your husband is thalassemia minor, and you do not have that trait, so the chances of this minor disorder passing into a baby are 50%, and there are no chances that the baby will have thalassemia major. Therefore, th...  Read Full »

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