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Suggest Treatment For Thalassemia Minor Trait

Hello, this is the first time I am trying to get information from a Forum like this, but I am dumbstruck on the lack of information. I have the Thalassemia minor trait and so does my son. I am 37 I am basically leading a healthy life & working out, but especially when I push I find myself coming back to the fact that my body just goes into tired mode and no matter of the sleep or care I do, I am just tired and my face is yellow, and no matter what I eat like hi energy foods or drink like caffeine or energy drinks, I cannot regain the energy. Also when I play a sport I am always the first to get tired out, and I have trouble concentrating at times. Most sources only seem to focus on the major trait, but very little info on the minor trait. Is there anything I can do to reduce the anemic symptoms?
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Pathologist and Microbiologist 's  Response
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Thalassemia trait is characteristic by mild to moderate anemia.
The patient becomes symptomatic only during stress.
Symptomatic treatment of the anemic is only required.
Iron supplements along with iron rich foods is required.
Avoid strenuous activities since these activities will cause fatigue.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Suggest Treatment For Thalassemia Minor Trait

Hello and welcome to HCM, Thalassemia trait is characteristic by mild to moderate anemia. The patient becomes symptomatic only during stress. Symptomatic treatment of the anemic is only required. Iron supplements along with iron rich foods is required. Avoid strenuous activities since these activities will cause fatigue. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal