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Beta Thalassemia trait

Beta Thalassemia trait: Introduction

Beta Thalassemia trait: Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder characterized by abnormal synthesis of hemoglobin. There are two subtypes of the disorder (alpha and beta) depending on what portion of the hemoglobin is abnormally synthesized. Beta Thalassemia trait involves defects in one of the two genes required to make each ? protein chain. Mild anemia is usually the only symptom. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Beta Thalassemia trait is available below.

Symptoms of Beta Thalassemia trait

• Asymptomatic in most cases
• Mild anemia
• Tiredness
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Treatments for Beta Thalassemia trait

• Usually no treatment is required
• Rarely requires treatment and may be picked up due to presence of microcytic hypochromic red cells or mild anemia
• Does not respond to iron therapy
• Patient education and genetic counselling
• more treatments...»

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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Beta Thalassemia trait:

• Fatigue: Related Home Tests:
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Beta Thalassemia trait?

• Misdiagnosis of Beta Thalassemia trait
• Hidden causes of Beta Thalassemia trait (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Causes of Beta Thalassemia trait

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More information about causes of Beta Thalassemia trait:

• Beta Thalassemia trait as a symptom

Beta Thalassemia trait: Undiagnosed Conditions

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  • Thyroid Disease -- Undiagnosed
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Misdiagnosis and Beta Thalassemia trait

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Beta Thalassemia trait: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Blood Health Specialists (Hematology):
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Beta Thalassemia trait

Medical research articles related to Beta Thalassemia trait include:

• Thalassemia, Beta (Diagnosis)
• Thalassemia, Beta (Treatment)
• Thalassemia, Beta (Overview)
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Beta Thalassemia trait: Broader Related Topics

• Blood conditions
• Genetic conditions
• Congenital conditions - blood disorders
• Congenital conditions
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Types of Beta Thalassemia trait

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