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Asking for Other, Female, 4.6 years old, Saudi arab

Plz explain what should be done for this should iron be given? Also is tgis beta thalassemia trait dangerous is it minor or major plz explain

Pediatrician in Lahore - Dr. Jamil Ahmad Khan

Dr. Jamil Ahmad Khan - Pediatrician

MBBS, MRCPCH (London), MRCP (Glasgow) | Lahore

Result is consistent with Beta Thallesemia Trait. It is a minor condition which would not show any symptoms/problems and do not require any treatment. It is not dangerous. Do not give Iron supplements.

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But she has iron deficiency her hb is 8 can iron be given to her as she has minor thalessemia?

5 years ago

Pediatrician in Lahore - Dr. Jamil Ahmad Khan
Dr. Jamil Ahmad Khan - Pediatrician

MBBS, MRCPCH (London), MRCP (Glasgow) | Lahore | Book Appointment


Please share her following reports:
CBC, Iron/Fe levels.

5 years ago

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Unable to post the reports here in vomment box i will post the question again with all these reports plz do guide ne on that cuz im extremely worried n confused

5 years ago

Pediatrician in Lahore - Dr. Jamil Ahmad Khan
Dr. Jamil Ahmad Khan - Pediatrician

MBBS, MRCPCH (London), MRCP (Glasgow) | Lahore | Book Appointment


Sure

5 years ago

Pediatric Endocrinologist in Hyderabad - Asst. Prof. Dr. Khuda Bux Khosa

Asst. Prof. Dr. Khuda Bux Khosa - Pediatric Endocrinologist

MBBS, FCPS (Pediatric Medicine) | Hyderabad

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beta -thalassemia minor carrier state, don't be worry it's not transfusion dependent neither need an iron supplement.

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But she has iron deficiency anemia as well

5 years ago

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