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Sickle cell disease can lead to various side effects, including severe pain episodes known as sickle cell crises, chronic anemia, and increased risk of infections. Patients may also experience fatigue, swelling in the hands and feet, and complications such as stroke or acute chest syndrome. Additionally, organ damage can occur over time due to reduced blood flow and oxygen delivery. Regular medical care and management are essential to mitigate these effects.
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Why is sickle cell called a sickle cell?
The shape of the cell is misshapen.
What is sickle cell in white people called?
Sickle Cell....... My son has been diagnosed with sickle cell trait. We are white and the doctors called it Sickle Cell Trait! hope this helps...
How is the gene involved in sickle cell anemia different from the genes for pea plants' traits that Mendel studied?
One gene controlled one trait within Mendel's study, but the sickle cell anemia effects more than one trait.
What is the sickle cell trait of sickle cell anemia?
The sickle cell trait is that you dont have the whole thing you have half of it which is called the trait
Is sickle cell anemia a point mutation?
An example of point-mutation is sickle-cell anemia. Sickle-cell disease is hereditary.
Can child be born with sickle cell if one parent is sickle cell carrier and another is normal?
A child has to receive the gene from both parents to heve sickle cell anemia. if only one parent passes on the gene, then the child will have sickle cell trait, but no symptoms of sickle cell anemia.
Is sickle cell anemia the same as sickle cell diseases?
yes
Is the fetus at risk of sickle cell if the father has sickle cell?
Yes.
Where can one find info on sickle cell disease?
Information pertaining to Sickle Cell Disease can be obtained at your local doctors office, hospital, library or a reputable online source. Sickle Cell Disease is a disorder that effects a persons' red blood cells. Red blood cells provide oxygen to vital organs.
Sickle-cell anemia is an example of a point-mutation?
An example of point-mutation is sickle-cell anemia. Sickle-cell disease is hereditary.
What genetic disorder results in abnormally shaped blood?
Spherocytosis
What are other names for sickle cell anemia?
Hemoglobin SS disease (Hb SS)
