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What is thalassemia and what are its symptoms?

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A blood disorder involving less than normal amounts of an oxygen-carrying protein.

Requires a medical diagnosis
Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, paleness, and slow growth.
People may experience:
Whole body: anemia or fatigue
Also common: failure to thrive, iron overload, pallor, shortness of breath, weakness, or yellow skin and eyes

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