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What does having abnormal hemoglobin mean?
What does having abnormal hemoglobin mean?
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
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How is the sickle cell disease inherited?
Sickle cell gene is inherited from both the parents. 1 set from mother and 1 set from father. This usually happens when both parents are "carriers" of the sickle cell gene, also known as having the sickle cell trait.
Last updated on 19 May 2023
What are some characteristics of sickle cell disease?
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.
Last updated on 19 May 2023
How to prevent your children from having sickle cell disease?
One cannot prevent sickle cell anemia during natural conception. However, if parents go for IVF then it can be prevented to a certain extent.
Last updated on 19 May 2023
Is jaundice a symptom of sickle cell anemia?
Yes, mild jaundice is a symptom of sickle cell anemia.
Last updated on 19 May 2023
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