Beta thalassemia is a blood disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the iron-rich protein in your ...

You most likely have beta thalassemia minor (one normal gene and one that causes low beta-cell-chain production), which consists of mild anemia and very small cells. This condition can look very ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am Greek and have thalassemia minor. In general, my red blood cells are much smaller than typical ones, and my iron content is significantly low. Every time I see a different ...