Is jaundice a symptom of sickle cell anemia?
Yes, mild jaundice is a symptom of sickle cell anemia.
Last updated on 19 May 2023
Stem cell or bone marrow transplants are the only cure for sickle cell disease, but they are not done very often because of the significant risks involved.
Research hints that blood group O was the commonest blood group to pass on sickle cell anemia. However, if any of the parent was a carrier then any blood group could produce sickle cell anemia.
Sickle cell anemia cannot be passed on from one person to the other. It is not contagious. It can be only passed on from parents to children by birth.
One cannot prevent sickle cell anemia during natural conception. However, if parents go for IVF then it can be prevented to a certain extent.
Sickle cells are red blood cells which look like sickle that cuts wheat. It is an inherited disorder which affects the oxygen carrying capacity in the body.
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