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What Does A High RBC Count In A Thalassemia Minor Person Indicate?
Question: Hi I'm a 39 old woman and I've got to know I have th minor, but I'm a little confused myHb is 10.7 row 17.5 but mcg much are low so what th is it. And also I have fresh lime water everyday is dat good or bad for me
Brief Answer:
You should go for hb electrophoresis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
In thalassemia minor, MCV is very low with high RBC count and normal rdw. If there is a doubt, you should go for hemoglobin electrophoresis. It will give you perfect diagnosis. If your HBA2 in electrophoresis is more than 3.5 then it is confirmed that you have thalassemia minor.
Thalassemia minor person can lead normal life without much problem. Fresh lime water is good for health. You should also take iron rich food.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
You should go for hb electrophoresis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
In thalassemia minor, MCV is very low with high RBC count and normal rdw. If there is a doubt, you should go for hemoglobin electrophoresis. It will give you perfect diagnosis. If your HBA2 in electrophoresis is more than 3.5 then it is confirmed that you have thalassemia minor.
Thalassemia minor person can lead normal life without much problem. Fresh lime water is good for health. You should also take iron rich food.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I have got my hb electrophoresis done and my report reads as hbA 90.5, hb A2 4.9,g2, HbF 4.2 is it thalassemia minor or intermediate, uve read incorrectly my rdw is high with low mcv and mch also my rbc count is high.
Brief Answer:
You have thalassemia minor.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have thalassemia minor. Hb electrophoresis is confirmatory test. When hb A2 level is in between 3.5 to 7 it is suggestive of thalassemia minor.
Your level is 4.9 so it is confirmed.
Moreover your other findings like low mcv and high rbc count also suggest thalassemia minor. These are the main parameters required. So it is confirmed and no further test is required.
You have thalassemia minor.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have thalassemia minor. Hb electrophoresis is confirmatory test. When hb A2 level is in between 3.5 to 7 it is suggestive of thalassemia minor.
Your level is 4.9 so it is confirmed.
Moreover your other findings like low mcv and high rbc count also suggest thalassemia minor. These are the main parameters required. So it is confirmed and no further test is required.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
Since my husband is not a thalassemiic can we plan a child.. is there any matter of concern or any treatment and tests I need to go thru
Thanks
Thanks
Brief Answer:
If your husband is normal then its ok.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You are thalassemia minor patient. If your husband is normal then you can plan a child. Your child will be either totally normal or thalassemia minor. But no chance of thalassemia major. So no need to worry. And thalassemia minor child can lead a normal life. So you can plan for child.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
If your husband is normal then its ok.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You are thalassemia minor patient. If your husband is normal then you can plan a child. Your child will be either totally normal or thalassemia minor. But no chance of thalassemia major. So no need to worry. And thalassemia minor child can lead a normal life. So you can plan for child.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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