Thalassemia Patients and Friends

Discussion Forums => Thalassemia-related Issues => Topic started by: mskk1354 on August 21, 2016, 01:27:58 AM

Title: Yellow tinged skin?
Post by: mskk1354 on August 21, 2016, 01:27:58 AM

Latley, I've noticed that my skin is turning yellow-ish. My dad has minor thalassemia and his eyes always look yellow. Even my my mother notic how yellow I looked on day. I becoming more self consious now because I look sick!

Title: Re: Yellow tinged skin?
Post by: Andy Battaglia on August 22, 2016, 07:33:34 PM

This is related to the bilirubin level and is fairly common on thals. The higher turnover of red blood cells causes more bilirubin to be produced. Have you tried taking magnesium? That can sometimes help lower the turnover of red cells.

Title: Re: Yellow tinged skin?
Post by: mskk1354 on August 23, 2016, 05:09:34 AM

I've never tried taking magnesium? Is it in a tablet form?

Title: Re: Yellow tinged skin?
Post by: Andy Battaglia on August 26, 2016, 09:36:11 PM

Yes, magnesium is found in tablet form. I take 500 mg daily.