Suggest treatment for fatigue when suffering from thalassemia minor
Patient: Hello, i have heterozygous beta thalassemia minor or intermedia. My HGB is 145/148 which is normal, but my MCV and MCH are low, MCV 61 and MCH 21. RBC 5,8-7,2. Feritine, Fe and everything else is ok. But my red blood cells are to small and low oxygenated to properly oxygenate organism instantly every cell. I have headaches, chronic fatique, long sleep every day. I like judo and swimming very much but i cant practice them because i get very, very thired after training. Is there anything i can do to improve my life energy? Does homeopathy helpes? I'm 21, law student, but i cant keep up anymore because of my low life energy. Does some vitamine supllement alternative therapy can improve my health? Thank you very much! Doctor: Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. As the cells are carrying low oxygen, so the increase in no.2. Homeopathy cant help in increasing cell size. Regular schedule along with improvement in stamina necessary.3. Its a genetic problem. Vitamin supplements are necessary to avoid other types of anemia. Blood transfusion will help. Preferably, if you want, go for red cell exchange. Stamina improvement should help. Its a minor variant.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again.