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[rajeshpop]

Originally Posted by sidbee_again

Hi Everybody,

I did register myself on the forum but still dont have the permissions to post in the regular area,so i had to post here .
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I am a 30 years old male in the US, originally belonging to India. I have been recently diagnosed to have Thalessmia Minor. (MCV 60 , HB F 1% HBA2 5.3 % and rest being HBA).My GP wants me to see a hematologist, and i am not sure whether i should see him or not.

I also have a son , who is 15 months old, and when i came to know about myself, i immediately got her Doc to test him for Thal , My wife had normal size of MCV during her previous examinations, but still she would meet her ob/gyn soon.

My Son MCV size is pretty similar to myself is MCV=60, his HBF 5.3 % and HBA2 5.3 and the rest being HBA).

I am really not so much bothered about myself, as my thalessemia minor was mostly without any symptoms, other than being little anemic (ie less hemoglobin). I am worried about my son, as my HBF was normal and his was around 5.3 ( He is 15th month old). I need your suggestions and thought on this. What should be my future course of action regarding him ? Is a DNA test recommended for him? Can he face any problems later on?

I would really appreciate your inputs.

The child's counts are pointing to Thal Minor only but to be more sure go for DNA test as it will give the best values. Stop worrying it is not dangerous.

Regarding you being a Thal Minor please eat food like green leafy veg,fruits & red meat to keep yourself healthy.
with regards
rajesh popli thal minor