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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Minor => Topic started by: sugama on October 14, 2012, 03:53:46 PM

Title: hemoglobin level
Post by: sugama on October 14, 2012, 03:53:46 PM

My two year old son diagonised with beta trail his hb level is 7.8 dose it can be improved. His serum iron value is 81

Title: Re: hemoglobin level
Post by: Andy Battaglia on October 14, 2012, 06:40:53 PM

Hi sugama,

Has his Hb level been this low for awhile? It is below what is normal for thal minor.

Title: Re: hemoglobin level
Post by: sugama on October 15, 2012, 03:59:14 PM

First time we had his blood test. he was suffering with viral fever last one week.  Doctor has suggested folic acid, Vitamin B12 and some iron suppliments after checking iron serum. I want to know what maximum Hb he can reach

Title: Re: hemoglobin level
Post by: Valkyria on October 15, 2012, 04:39:30 PM

Hb in thalassemia minor is typically 10g/L lower than average. A normal child under 4yrs average 110g/L, so your son's hb should be 100g/L