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What are 5 symptoms of a sickle cell crisis?
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 19 May 2023
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.
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in both copies of a person's HBB gene. This gene encodes a component of hemoglobin, the oxygen carrying protein in red blood cells. The mutation causes hemoglobin molecules to stick together, creating sickle-shaped red blood cells
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.
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.
One is recommended to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and pair them with whole grains, and protein foods (such as eggs, fish, chicken, meats, beans or tofu and nuts or seeds). Additionally focus on calcium-rich foods and beverages such as milk, yogurt, and cheese
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