1 Non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke, either of which can lead to death. 2  There are a large number of studies that support this finding, with varying estimates of how much the risk is increased, depending on the drugs and the doses studied.
Symptoms of thalassemia may include one or more of the following: 1  Paleness. 2  Tiredness, low energy, or muscle weakness (also called fatigue) 3  Lightheadedness or shortness of breath.  Lack of 1  appetite. Dark urine.  Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and the whites of the 1  eyes) In children, slow growth and delayed puberty.  Bone deformities in the face.
Alpha thalassemia is a blood disorder that reduces the production of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to cells throughout the body. In people with the characteristic features of alpha thalassemia, a reduction in the amount of hemoglobin prevents enough oxygen from reaching the body's tissues. Affected individuals also have a shortage of red blood cells (anemia), which can cause pale skin, weakness, fatigue, and more serious complications.