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Sharmin:
Mickey,

I agree that DNA testing is your best solution.  A few things would indicate possible thal related problems - such as the low hg - however the hg dropping so suddenly after transfusion, the platelets, spleen & liver enlargement, and bleeding in the lungs should not be associated with thal (as far as I know).  

Mickey was your daughter born premature?  Is there any history of another illness in the family?  

Please keep us posted Mickey, we are all here for you and praying for your family,

Sharmin

Canadian_Family:
Micky,

May your daughter be healthy soon. I read all the post very carefully and the only suggestion (agree with Manal and Sharmin) is to do the DNA analysis, to rule out Thal major. Also, DNA may be useful in detecting any other underlying problem she may have.

God Bless....

Andy Battaglia:
Mickey,

I will review these files ASAP. I don't want to comment until I can thoroughly examine the results, other than to say that it is obvious that hemolysis is taking place. If I can find anything I will let you know within the next couple days. Seeing that the doctors are bewildered by this, I do want to take my time and make sure I don't miss something.

Narendra:
Micky,

I hope she is feeling a little better. Seeing the little angels in this condition is one of the toughest thing a parent can do.

First of all, let me tell you. I am just posting - what I think might be the case. Absolutely, talk to your doctor and below are just some points that come to my mind after reading the results. The treating doctor's would be the best judge and I am sure you might have selected the best doctor's for her treatment.

You don't have to worry about posting in here. We are with you in this ordeal. As someone mentioned, Alpha and Beta Thal Trait can co-exist, so I think doing a complete DNA test for all mutations of Alpha and Beta would be a good start.

Also, is Iron Deficiency anemia ruled out?

I highly doubt the child is Alpha Thal Major as if that was the case, she would have had problems while in the mother's womb as alpha globin is used for the child's growth in the mother's womb. There were no transfusion of the child during the pregnancy right?

There can be a case of Hemoglobin H (in that case you and your wife can be alpha thal carriers along with beta thal carrier). There might be other causes which I will try to see what I can find. Also, could you let us know if a DNA test was done on Kabir and if so, what was his mutation?

With her age being this young, looking at the reports and trying to know what is going on is a bit difficult. Do keep us posted.

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