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Is Traveling To A High Altitude Okay While Having Thalassemia Minor?

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Posted on Mon, 24 Jul 2017
Question: helow
i am 57 years old .)female(

i have talessemia minor
i plan travelling XXXXXXX
can i go to places of 3,000-4500 meter high?
sleeping will at 3000-3500 meter high
but we will pass places at 4500 meter high
can you recomend of minimum time to stay at every hight
my hmg rate is between 10-11
thank you
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There is no danger!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank so much for this query.

There is no danger in climbing high on the mountain top with thalassemia minor. However, stay observant to see if there would be any breathing difficulties. If you do, then you need to descend. The only issue with thalassemia is the low hemoglobin levels and not the ability to carry oxygen.

In all, no reasons to get worried. However, if you feel excessive fatigue and breathing difficulties, then kindly consider discontinuing. However, it will be very unlikely to get there.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Is Traveling To A High Altitude Okay While Having Thalassemia Minor?

Brief Answer: There is no danger! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank so much for this query. There is no danger in climbing high on the mountain top with thalassemia minor. However, stay observant to see if there would be any breathing difficulties. If you do, then you need to descend. The only issue with thalassemia is the low hemoglobin levels and not the ability to carry oxygen. In all, no reasons to get worried. However, if you feel excessive fatigue and breathing difficulties, then kindly consider discontinuing. However, it will be very unlikely to get there. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.