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What are the symptoms beta thalassemia. One more thing that I want to know is that am I eligible to donate my blood to others if I am suffering from beta thalassemia, my blood group is o+? Tell me as early as possible.
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Beta thalassemia is a blood disorder that reduces the production of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to cells throughout the body. YOu cannot donate blood The severe anemia related to this condition can be life-threatening. Other signs and symptoms include: fussiness paleness frequent infections a poor appetite failure to thrive jaundice, which is a yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes enlarged organs
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