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When Is Blood Transfusion Needed For Beta Thalassemia?

My brother- in- law, who is 72 has been recently diagnozed with beta-thalassemia. He is also diabetic and has thyroid problem. Presently, his haemoglobin level is at 8. He feels weak and his appetite is poor. He is in Mumbai. His family doctor advised him to visit CMC Vellore, but that is quite far. For him it may be difficult to undertake such a trip. What should be the next step? Is there any good specialist in Mumbai whom he can consult? As we were made to understand, he will need blood transfusions? When he will need it? And which is the best place to undrgo the procedure? (In Mumbai)
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
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at the age of 72 it must be beta thalassemia minor. generaly they have normal life except few blood transfusion. There is no exact limit for that. When symptoms of anemia get worson and not treated oraly at that time blood transfusion is required. Its not a big deal at all. You can consult physician for that. Go to any physician its easily tretable minor problem. no need to big worry.
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When Is Blood Transfusion Needed For Beta Thalassemia?

Hi. at the age of 72 it must be beta thalassemia minor. generaly they have normal life except few blood transfusion. There is no exact limit for that. When symptoms of anemia get worson and not treated oraly at that time blood transfusion is required. Its not a big deal at all. You can consult physician for that. Go to any physician its easily tretable minor problem. no need to big worry. thanks for using health care magic.