Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - Thalassemia is a hereditary disease whereby the protein in the red blood cells, the hemoglobin, is defective, which renders it less able to carry enough oxygen to the tissues in the body. Thalassemia ... Read More

Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - Being a female of the reproductive age group and an adolescent are, on their own, factors that predispose you to develop anemia (due to blood loss during the menstrual cycle) and possibly iron deficie... Read More

Dr. Rola Al Dhaybi, Dermatology - You probably cited the name of the disease wrong. Thalassemia doesn't usually cause pain, sickle cell anemia does and control of the disease and the pain need a specialist in hematology so check ... Read More