Children with Thalassemia?

[vlim]

Neither my dh or I have went for thalassemia test. The test which I have taken so far didn’t state specifically that I have thalassemia. But red blood count was pretty low once. I also get tired easily. So I suppose I also have thalassemia?? My dd have been looking pale since young. My elder also look pale but as he grow he looks better. So hope it will Not affect her from giving birth in future …

[Picolo]

vlim, you can go to any polyclinic - lab section to ask specifically for a test for thalassemia. It’s quite cheap.

[vlim]

But what is the purpose for my dh or me to go for the test ??? Does it help in some way?

[Picolo]

Only purpose is to know whose family line has the genetic defect, if you care about it. Most likely your dd has thalassemia minor which does not need any treatment. For more info:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thalassemia

[vlim]

Anyway thanks piccolo and Jennifer for the reply … I will consider go for the test myself also …

[3Boys]

Folks, Thal trait does not cause low blood pressure, it causes low red cell count. Yes, one may suffer increased fatigue and low effort tolerance, but it is on account of the cell count. Thal is hereditary, the majority have minor forms, but if 2 carriers have a child together, the child may end up with a severe form.

[pecalis]

3Boys:

Folks, Thal trait does not cause low blood pressure, it causes low red cell count. Yes, one may suffer increased fatigue and low effort tolerance, but it is on account of the cell count. Thal is hereditary, the majority have minor forms, but if 2 carriers have a child together, the child may end up with a severe form.

Major thalassemia is no joke. By right, any couple planning to get married should go for blood test to to make sure both parties are not carriers. I have a friend who suffered from major thalassemia did not live pass his teenage yrs. Not to frighten readers here but such pain can be avoided with knowledge and precaution.

JMHO

[Jennifer]

3Boys:

Folks, Thal trait does not cause low blood pressure, it causes low red cell count. Yes, one may suffer increased fatigue and low effort tolerance, but it is on account of the cell count. Thal is hereditary, the majority have minor forms, but if 2 carriers have a child together, the child may end up with a severe form.

Yes, I also hv low red blood count.

I only knew I am a carrier after I did a pre-martial blood test.

My boys' PD also advised us to let them take the test when they are older.

[ZacK]

We went for blood test before trying for kids because DW has Thalassemia minor, does not affect her lifestyle other than she is anaemic and prone to fainting spells.


So far both my boys have G6PD, which I think was largely due to my wife Thalassemia condition. Wonder if this is the same for mothers with the same condition?

[duriz]

DH is Thalassemia minor, inherited from MIL.


I do not have that blood trait.

DD had blood tests done after birth due to jaundice, I’d requested her PD to test for Thalassemia. Test came back negative. DD inherited my blood trait.

DH gets tired easily but he keeps a fairly active lifestyle, jogging at least 3 times a week and swimming with DD, at least 3 times a week as well.

Thalassemia cause the body to make fewer healthy red blood cells and less haemoglobin than normal. Haemoglobin is an iron-rich protein in red blood cells. It carries oxygen to all parts of the body. Haemoglobin also carries carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs, where it’s exhaled.

People who have thalassemia can have mild or severe anaemia. This condition is caused by a lower than normal number of red blood cells or not enough hemoglobin in the red blood cells.