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What are the symptoms of sickle cell anemia?

What are the symptoms of sickle cell anemia?

The symptoms of sickle cell anemia comprises of delayed growth, swelling on hands and feet, episodic pain, frequent infections and vision problems.

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

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What are 5 symptoms of a sickle cell crisis?

The five prominent symptoms are the sickle cells die easily, vision problems, pain crisis, swelling in hands and feet and delayed growth especially during puberty.

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Which two blood groups produce sickle cell children?

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.

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How can one live and survive with sickle cell disease?

People with sickle cell anemia can lower their chances of difficulties from the disease and enjoy many normal activities by getting regular checkups with their doctor and preventing infections by taking simple steps including frequent handwashing, eating healthy meals and exercising moderately.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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How is sickle cell anemia codominant?

Sickle cell anemia is a disease where red blood cells become thin and elongated. If a person has one copy of the sickle cell allele, half of their red blood cells will be misshapen. In this way, the allele is codominant, since both normal and sickled shapes are seen in the blood.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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