What is thalassemia?
Thalassemia anemia is a genetic condition where your body has problems making (hemoglobin) the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen through your body. This type of anemia is usually affects people with Mediterranean and Asian ancestry.
How do members experience thalassemia?
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Constant tiredness
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Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Who has thalassemia on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 12 | |
| 30s | 25 | |
| 40s | 32 | |
| 50s | 22 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 27 | |
| Female | 75 |
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