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Can children with the sickle cell disease swim?
Can children with the sickle cell disease swim?
Can children with the sickle cell disease swim?
Yes, children with sickle cell can swim but in temperrature controlled pools only. They should avoid normal pools as moving from hot to cold water may cause pain crisis and blockages which is harmful for people with sickle cell anemia.
Last updated on 19 May 2023
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What does having abnormal hemoglobin mean?
If your hemoglobin test determines that your count is either low or high then you have abnormal hemoglobin levels.Abnormal hemoglobins result from mutations that change the sequence or number of nucleotides within the globin gene involved
Last updated on 19 May 2023
What does it mean to be a sickle cell carrier?
Sickle cell carrier are people those who inherit sickle cell gene and one normal gene. They usually pass on their sickle cell gene to their baby. This passing on makes them a sickle cell carrier.
Last updated on 19 May 2023
What is sickle cell disease?
A group of disorders that cause red blood cells to become misshapen and break down.
Last updated on 19 May 2023
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