Thalassemias: Symptoms
Thalassemias are inherited blood disorders. Thalassemias cause the body to make fewer healthy red blood cells and less hemoglobin than normal. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein in red blood cells.
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About Signs and Symptoms of Thalassemias
A lack of oxygen in the bloodstream causes the signs and symptoms of thalassemias. The lack of oxygen occurs because the body doesn’t make enough healthy red blood cells and hemoglobin. The severity of symptoms depends on the severity of the disorder.
No Symptoms
Alpha thalassemia silent carriers generally have no signs or symptoms of the disorder. The lack of alpha globin protein is so minor that the body’s hemoglobin works normally.
Mild Anemia
People who have alpha or beta thalassemia trait can have mild anemia. However, many people who have these types of thalassemia have no signs or symptoms.
Mild anemia can make you feel tired. Mild anemia caused by alpha thalassemia trait might be mistaken for iron-deficiency anemia.
Mild to Moderate Anemia and Other Signs and Symptoms
People who have beta thalassemia intermedia have mild to moderate anemia. They also may have other health problems, such… Read more about Thalassemias: Symptoms