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What Does The Following Blood Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 16 Jan 2017

Question: Hello
I am an Ericsson employee. I want to clarify about one 9 months boy baby blood report. I have attached here the report. Pls have a look, arrange a call for treatment.

Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query

I have reviewed the report.
It clearly shows that the pt is having Beta thalasemia.
He may require iron chelation therapy.
Do consult a pediatrician.

Get back if any query.

Regards,
Dr VSK

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (9 minutes later)

Thank you, recenly we did blood test there were 5.6% of Hemoglobin so Dr said to donate blood. And now baby is active, playing, eating as normal. He had reduced weight also. As the report is saying clearly now that having Beta thallasamea. My query is why it happens and is it cureable ? In which hospial there are specialist for this disease ? Thank you!!

Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for follow up.

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder.It is because of mutations in beta chain of hemoglobin.
Only hemotologist can guide you properly.
You can visit any apollo or fortis hospital.

Regards,
Dr VSK

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar