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Alpha Thalassemia Causes

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Dr. Indranil Ghosh MD

Hi, I have G6PD and my ferritin has been 800, 640 and now 600 in the last 6 months. I also have alpha thalassemia minor . We have done tons of test to see why ferritin is a bit elevated. Any ideas ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Indranil Ghosh ( Oncologist)
Dr. Hardik Sanghvi MD

Hi, I have G6PD and my ferritin has been 800, 640 and now 600 in the last 6 months. I also have alpha thalassemia minor . We have done tons of test to see why ferritin is a bit elevated. Any ideas ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Hardik Sanghvi ( Hematologist)
Dr. Hardik Sanghvi MD

[My red blood cells (MCV) size has been progressively reducing from 81 to 77 over last 6 months. My iron is fine, I may have alpha thalassaemia. What to do n How long do I have? Thanks. Male. 34. Diabetic, Overweight .] View answer

Answered by : Dr. Hardik Sanghvi ( Hematologist)
Dr.   Ivan R. Rommstein MD

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Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha MD

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Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Hardik Sanghvi MD

the other hand, my partner results showed that he is alpha thalassemia carrier: HbA=97.9% HbF= 0.0 ... Hypochromina are suggestive of ALPHA THALASSEMIA. In carrier state, alpha... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Hardik Sanghvi ( Hematologist)
Dr. Aashish Raghu MD

My 36 year old daughter has has alpha thalassemia but my wife does not. Does this mean with me being the father that I am the carrier and should I be tested. I am 58 yrs old. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Aashish Raghu ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Vivek Goyal MD

My daughter is 11 and has alpha thalassemia trait and high cholesterol, she also has a high rbc. What should I be concerned about and could asprin help thin her blood? She is very symptomatic and has ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vivek Goyal ( Dentist)
Dr. Arun MD

[In my blood test results, it shows that I have alpha thalassaemia trait and my MCV and MCH is below the average range. I constantly suffer from shortness of breath, weakness for many years. Can I take Sangobion (a kind of... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Arun ( Infectious Diseases Specialist)
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel MD

hi I have been diagnosed by microcytic anaemia and also having alpha- thalassemia trait. now a days I am suffering from on and off headache, nosea and dizziness. and sometime i suffer from terrible ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ( General Surgeon)