Can you join the military with thalassemia minor?

Aeromedical Disposition (military): Thalassemia is disqualifying for military flying. A waiver for a- and β-thalassemia minor/trait is likely as long as the anemia is minimal with hematocrit >32 and patient is symptom free.

Is thalassemia minor a disability?

The RPWD Act 2016 has recognised persons with blood disorders (Thalassemia, Hemophilia and Sickle Cell Disease) as ‘persons with disabilities’ under the Act. Those with 40\% and above disability will be given a Disability Certificate.

Is thalassemia a permanent disability?

A thalassemia major person who is dependent on blood transfusions for life is 100\% disabled as it is a progressing, genetic disorder. This is unlike a visually disabled person, who can be certified as 50\% visual disabled if one eye has an issue.

Is thalassemia minor serious?

Thalassemia minor is a less serious form of the disorder. There are two main forms of thalassemia that are more serious. In alpha thalassemia, at least one of the alpha globin genes has a mutation or abnormality. In beta thalassemia, the beta globin genes are affected.

What is minor thalassemia?

Overview. Thalassemia (thal-uh-SEE-me-uh) is an inherited blood disorder that causes your body to have less hemoglobin than normal. Hemoglobin enables red blood cells to carry oxygen. Thalassemia can cause anemia, leaving you fatigued. If you have mild thalassemia, you might not need treatment.

Can thalassemia minor affect your period?

Puberty may be delayed or progress abnormally in teenagers with thalassemia, due to iron build up impairing the function of the pituitary gland. This may lead to complications such as: Absence of menstruation, known as amenorrhea.

How do you treat thalassemia minor?

People with thalassemia minor or trait usually do not need blood transfusions because they either do not have anemia or have only a mild anemia. Many times people with thalassemia are prescribed a supplemental B vitamin, known as folic acid, to help treat anemia. Folic acid can help red blood cells develop.

What should I do if I have thalassemia minor?

If you have mild thalassemia, you might not need treatment. But more severe forms might require regular blood transfusions. You can take steps to cope with fatigue, such as choosing a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

What should be avoided in thalassemia minor?

Foods to Avoid

• oysters.
• liver.
• pork.
• beans.
• beef.
• peanut butter.
• tofu.

Is diabetes passed through genetics?

Type 2 diabetes can be inherited and is linked to your family history and genetics, but environmental factors also play a role. Not everyone with a family history of type 2 diabetes will get it, but you’re more likely to develop it if a parent or sibling has it.