Question 1

What are the symptoms of sickle cell anemia?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Is jaundice a symptom of sickle cell anemia?

Accepted Answer

Yes, mild jaundice is a symptom of sickle cell anemia.

Question 3

Can a sickle cell anemia be cured?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Which two blood groups produce sickle cell children?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

How will you know if you are a carrier of sickle cell trait?

Accepted Answer

The only way to find out if you are the carrier of sickle cell anemia is to get a simple blood test done. The blood test will tell you whether you have sickle cell gene or not.

Question 6

How is sickle cell anemia codominant?

Accepted Answer

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.

What are the symptoms of sickle cell anemia?

What are the symptoms of sickle cell anemia?

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Is jaundice a symptom of sickle cell anemia?

Can a sickle cell anemia be cured?

Which two blood groups produce sickle cell children?

How will you know if you are a carrier of sickle cell trait?

How is sickle cell anemia codominant?

HEMOGLOBIN (Hb)

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