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What are the treatments for sickle cell anemia in India?
What are the treatments for sickle cell anemia in India?
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 12 Dec 2024
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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.
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What are sickle cells?
Sickle cells are red blood cells which look like sickle that cuts wheat. It is an inherited disorder which affects the oxygen carrying capacity in the body.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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 12 Dec 2024
Is jaundice a symptom of sickle cell anemia?
Yes, mild jaundice is a symptom of sickle cell anemia.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What is the difference between sickle cell and blood cancer?
Both are diffrent while leukemia (blood cancer) is a type of cancer which involves uncontrolled cell division. On the contrary, sickle cell anemia is an abnormality in red blood cells. (due to lack of red blood cells).
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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