What is sickle beta thalassemia?
Sickle cell beta thalassemia, a type of sickle cell disease, is an inherited condition characterized by sickle shaped blood cells along with the beta thalassemia defect, which causes cells to be smaller and paler than usual. The disease may cause pain or swelling and increases risk of infection.
How do members experience sickle beta thalassemia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with sickle beta thalassemia*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*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.
Top treatments taken by people for sickle beta thalassemia*
Who has sickle beta thalassemia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 10 |