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My 6 months son is asked for complete blood count test. Result shows: peripheral report? thalassemia minor. What does this mean? All numbers are in normal range of standard in report. Only thalassemia minor is troubling me. What is that?
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It is genetic disorders. Not much worrysome for niw you have to be careful .might be slightly anaemic eat nutritious diet. Avoid iron supplements get in touch with a doc for details info. Eat healthy stay healthy.
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It's a blood deficiency disoder. Don't give iron supplements.
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