Thalassemia Patients and Friends

Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Minor => Topic started by: zaltan on September 02, 2010, 11:56:32 AM

Title: What can I do ??
Post by: zaltan on September 02, 2010, 11:56:32 AM

 - My blood test revealed that I have Thal minor and a low hemoglobin .


I'm 5'7 and will be 20 in 2 months what can I do to gain few inches ??
How to raise hemoglobin in ur blood ?
How to maximize ur growth when ur thalassemiac ??

Title: Re: What can I do ??
Post by: Sharmin on September 02, 2010, 10:44:50 PM

Zaltan,

In most cases thal minor will not limit your growth in height.  Most of the males in my family have thal minor and they are near 6' tall. 
Most men gain the majority of their  height between ages 14 and 21.  The best thing you can do to make sure that you reach your maximum height potential is to get adequate sleep, eat nutritious whole food (fruits, veges, proteins and calcium).  Adding more vitamin D and zinc along with calcium, magnesium will help too. 

Best,

Sharmin