Thalassemia Minor?

It's a mild form of anemia. I wanted to ask if it's possible to donate blood if having the disease? As it is not fatal as the Thalassemia major.

it is possible, but not advisible as your o2 levels would reduce, making you MORE anemic...

No you cant as you have anemia youd be silly to get rid of even more blood!

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