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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

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What is like to be a sickle cell anemia patient?

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. 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

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What are the treatments for sickle cell anemia in India?

Stem cell transplant and bone marrow transplant are the best treatment methods in India to treat sickle cell anemia.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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Can a sickle cell anemia be cured?

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.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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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

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