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Hi, My 2 and half year son is being diagnosed With thalassemia minor. Hb a2 level is 5.1 and hbf level is 3.3.is it curable or harmful for life.
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Its not curable Doesnt need any other specific medicines at the moment U need to check yours and your wifes report If both are positive there is a chance that you can have a baby with thalassemia major, which is not a good condition to have. Do not take iron syrups unless your have been prescribed by a Hematologist.
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Thalassemia minor is not harmful. There are lots of Thal minor around like Amitabh Bachan and Pete Sampras. You will have to remember this when he is getting married. Have you got yourself and your wife screened. If not then please get this done.
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