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How will you know if you are a carrier of sickle cell trait?
How will you know if you are a carrier of sickle cell trait?
How will you know if you are a carrier of sickle cell trait?
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.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Related Questions
Can children with the sickle cell disease swim?
Yes, children with sickle cell can swim but in temperrature controlled pools only. They should avoid normal pools as moving from hot to cold water may cause pain crisis and blockages which is harmful for people with sickle cell anemia.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What is sickle cell disease?
A group of disorders that cause red blood cells to become misshapen and break down.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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 12 Dec 2024
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 12 Dec 2024
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