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… Sickle Cell Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Results Test Overview A sickle cell test is a blood test done to check for sickle …
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… Sickle Cell Disease On this page: Health Tools … What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease is a genetic red …
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… Sickle Cell Trait On this page: Overview Overview Sickle cell trait occurs when a person inherits a sickle … they can pass the sickle cell gene on to their children. Testing positive for sickle cell trait doesn't mean that you …
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… Sickle Cell Disorders On this page: Overview Overview Some people inherit one sickle cell gene and one other defective hemoglobin gene. … to severe. Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Test Sickle Cell Disease Sickle Cell Test Sickle Cell Trait …
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… Sickle Cell Crisis On this page: Overview Overview A sickle cell crisis is a painful episode that may begin suddenly in …
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… Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: … 6 to 12 months, you'll see your doctor and have your blood tested often. You may get blood transfusions until you can …
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… Blood Transfusions for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … can: Treat a sudden or short-term condition related to sickle cell disease . Treat severe complications of sickle …
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… Sickle Cell Disease: Splenic Sequestration On this page: Overview … problem with the spleen that can happen in people who have sickle cell disease . It happens when a lot of sickled red blood …
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… Sickle Cell Disease: Aplastic Crisis On this page: Overview Related … is a condition in which the bone marrow of someone with sickle cell disease suddenly stops producing red blood cells. This …
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… Sickle Cell Disease: Pain Management On this page: Overview Related … Overview Pain is a long-lasting problem for people who have sickle cell disease . Bouts of severe pain can last for hours to …
