I was told by my doctor that I have beta-thalassemia trait. It was assumed it had come from my father (non-English from a major thalassemia country). My father's doctor told him yesterday he has alpha-thalassemia trait. Is that possible?! Slightly confused that he can have a different version of a hereditary illness to me! Plus, waiting for doctors appointment to check DH doesn't have it before we TTC. Am now considering telling my new doctor (who is DH's) that my old doctor was crazy and I don't trust his judgement!
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Thalassemia - anybody knowledgeable or good at genetics about?
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slightlyonedgemum · 12/06/2009 15:00
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