Symptoms of Sickle Cell

*Symptoms of Sickle Cell*
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Sickle cell disease is a hematologic disorder that is passed genetically from parent to child. It is associated with a gene defect in the beta chain of hemoglobin. The resulting abnormal hemoglobin is known as hemoglobin S. The classic symptoms a sickle cell disease include anemia and painful crises. Sickle cell anemia can be associated with acute chest syndrome, infection, stroke, and seizures. Others sickle cell symptoms include persistent pain in the bones of the arms, legs, chest, and back. People will sometimes develop swollen and painful hands and feet. Sickle cell symptoms can also include priapism. Other symptoms of sickle cell include cough and shortness of breath.

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