The electrophoresis results are abnormal, and I want to know if I have thalassemia

Abnormal electrophoresis results may be due to thalassemia, but they can also be due to other conditions. To determine if you have thalassemia, further testing and diagnosis are required.

Thalassemia is an inherited disorder in which the molecular structure of hemoglobin is abnormal due to a genetic mutation that affects the normal function of red blood cells. Common symptoms include fatigue, dizziness,palpitation, pale skin, etc. If you suspect you may have thalassemia, the following tests may be done:

1. Routine blood examination: Preliminary judgment of anemia by observing red blood cell count, hemoglobin concentration, average corpuscular volume and other indicators.

2. Bone marrow aspirate examination: Bone marrow aspirate is one of the important means to confirm thalassemia, and the presence of thalassemia can be determined by observing the morphology and number of red blood cells in the bone marrow.

3. Thalassemia gene testing: By analyzing the patient's gene sequence, it can be determined whether there is a thalassemia-related gene mutation.

4. Other auxiliary examinations: such as liver and kidney function tests, electrolyte tests, etc., which can help to rule out other diseases that may lead to abnormal electrophoresis results.

The above examinations need to be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, and the appropriate examination method should be selected according to the specific situation. If thalassemia is diagnosed, patients should actively cooperate with their doctor for treatment and have regular follow-up examinations to monitor changes in their condition.