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What are the treatments for sickle cell anemia in India?

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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 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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How is sickle cell anemia codominant?

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.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Is jaundice a symptom of sickle cell anemia?

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

Last updated on 09 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.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What is the difference between sickle cell and leukemia?

Both are diffrent while leukemia is a type of cancer which involves uncontrolled cell division. On the contrary, sickle cell is an abnormality in red blood cells. (due to lack of red blood cells).

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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