Symptoms of Thalassemia - How to tell?

After knowing much about the causes of Thalassemia and the corresponding Alpha and Beta Thalassemia information, let's read a list of symptoms of Thalassemia. It is always strongly recommended that whenever you face any abnormal symptom, you must waste no time and you should contact your doctor.

• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Shortness of breath
• Pale appearance
• Irritability
• Yellow discoloration of skin (jaundice)
• Facial bone deformities
• Slow growth
• Abdominal swelling
• Dark urine

The signs and symptoms you experience depend on the type and severity of thalassemia you have. Some babies show signs and symptoms of thalassemia at birth, while others may develop signs or symptoms during the first two years of life. Some people who have only one affected hemoglobin gene don’t experience any thalassemia symptoms.