What are the signs and symptoms of DBA?
People with DBA have symptoms common to all other types of anemia, including pale skin, sleepiness, rapid heartbeat, and heart murmurs. In some cases there are no obvious physical signs of DBA. About one-quarter of people with DBA have abnormal features involving the face, head, and hands, especially the thumbs. They may also have heart and kidney defects. Many children are short for their age and may start puberty later than normal.
