Beta-thalassemia

Beta-thalassemia (BT) is characterized by deficiency (Beta+) or absence (Beta0) of synthesis of the beta globin chains of hemoglobin (Hb).

Diarrhea

Abnormally increased frequency of loose or watery bowel movements.


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PMID (PMCID)
1582543
 FEMALE Adult
[Tropical sprue revealed by severe anemia in a woman from Guadeloupe].
Hutin Y, Eugene C.
Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 1992;16(3):278-80.
She presented with fever and hemolysis (she had heterozygotic beta-thalassemia) after a six month history of diarrhea.