Sickle cell is a disease in which a group of red blood cells affects the hemoglobin. In Sickle Cell anemia red blood cells don't flow from the capillaries because of this the major organs of the body like the liver, heart; kidney, gallbladder, eyes, bones, and joints may get damaged. Sickle cell is inherited and is caused due to defective genes. A child is born with sickle cell he/she gets this from both his parents and this happens when mother and father both are the conveyor of the sickle cell gene. Many modern techniques help to find out the disease like hemoglobin electrophoresis and Genetic test. Sickle cell anemia is seen in children who start showing symptoms from around 5 months of age or any time before the child is one year old. Symptoms that can be seen are recurring pain or recurring extreme pain and pain cries are the main symptoms. It can also have frequent infection, problems in vision, slow growth, and adulthood. It can be treated through medication like blood tra...
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