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I have sickle cell anemia due to which my immunity is already down, should i take the corona vaccine

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I have been suffering from sickle cell anemia since 6 years and recently I have severe pain in joints

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Hi I live in California and have sickle cell anemia. Here Marijuana is legal I was curious and wanted to ask if I would fall illl because of the drug. Can I use Marijuana with sickle cell anemia?

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I have sickle cell anemia due to which my body is getting pain and there is little fiber, then should I take corona vaccine . If my body immunity is weak due to sickle cell anemia, then maybe I should not get vaccinated Am i right or not Plzzz explain me

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You can get the vaccine ... Read More

I have sickle cell anemia and I want to move from the states to live in Manila, Quezon city, Philippines. I am worried that with my condition I wouldn't be able to find the right doctor, that knows about my condition. I really want to live in there but I need to know what will be ahead of me.

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Dear Dono t worry attach all your reports ,with the help of ayurveda you live happy n healthy life,consult me in clinic ... Read More

My family have sickle cell anemia in their genes from mother's side. Though my mother is not suffering from the above problem, i wanted to check whether i am infected from it to or no or Either have a recessive trait of it. I am getting married in few months. Is there any possibility my children would get the same? What is the possibility of this p

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Genetic counseling is core part in sickle cell anemia. First confirm it by genetic test before coming to any conclusion. Basic test can be done to rule out are.... I. Sickling test I. Reticulocyte c ... Read More

Should sickle cell patient (male) get married and what is there life expectancy.will his child also be effected with sickle cell

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Whether SS pattern? Can get married but have to do the genetic testing of the girl to whom who wish to get married. For detailed evaluation of your case/further queries /guidance/management plan,whats ... Read More

I recently found out that i have sickle cell anaemia, is there any treatment for that? ...

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I put a wrong word at last question that is "anemia" where right one is ""sickle cell". I'm in tens...so I did a mistake ...... So sorry for that...sir my gf is suffering from sickling . Few months ago we knew that her mom also suffering from sickle cell and I conform that it's transform from her mom. So my question is that our blood group also sam

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This is a genetic problem 25% of offspring will get the same problem ... Read More

I learnt that sickle cell desease is generally developed during the first year of birth. But can a person be detected with sickle cell desease (not trait but desease/anemia) as an adult who had no major symptoms before? For upto which age can the sickle cell desease (not trait) remain silent without major symptoms for which doctor didn't advice tes

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

So I have homozygous sickle cell disease but I have not been dependent on blood transfusions for past 14 years (I'm 18). I Haven't had any pain crisis requiring hospitalisation too, just some moderate pain almost once a week which I am able to handle at home with massage and some painkillers like ketorolac (prescribed by my doc). But yeah I do have

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In open platform no formate available sorry ... Read More

My son 16 year old has sickle cell disease... my question is Is it safe to travel high altitude place like Kashmir with him for vacation Will high altitude cause any problem

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No it is not safe for him, avoid doing the same High altitude can trigger a serious complication of sickle cell crisis ... Read More

I have tested positive for sickle cell. How to know which type of sickle cell I am having?? What test needs to be done

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Hello sir / madam i have tested my wife for hb electrophoresis for her animia can you please interpreat her result if she has thellasimia or sickle cell animia desese/ trait i have attached her hb electrophoresis result

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We want go to London in the month of May... My 15 year old boy has sickle cell disease... Is the weather of London is appropriate for sickle cell patient... I am afraid the cold weather should not start pain crises to my kid

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Dress child propely to keep him warm in cold weather. Dress in multiple layers to avoid sudden temperature changes. Cold exposures might cause sickling and extra precautions needed. ... Read More

Hello doctors, can child's preserved umbilical cord and stem cells be used in cancer treatment? If yes then what kind of cancers and how successful it is?

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Yes, it can be used ... Read More

I detected with sickle cell trait in my blood report I am 3 week pregnant.My husband blood test report is AA2 pattern and no sickle cell trait found .Is there any chance that my Baby will get this sickle cell.

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Hi, It is difficult to find the doctor who is specialized in severe Sickle cell disease on the internet. could you please let me know who is specialised in Severe sickle cell disease? Thanks

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U have to consult hematologist If possible consult for same ... Read More

Doctor, I have sickle cell trait. I have been taking folic acid 5mg regularly since long. But, What is the reason my hemoglobin level always stays between 11-12. In extreme cold/cold, sometimes, I get muscle ache in my leg(under knee muscle). Once, when I had undergone cbc test before 2 months and under impression, it was written as cold agglutini

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I was suffering from sickle cell disease and I take medicine of 5mg of folic acid. But when crisis pain starts which pain relief medicine use full?

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During painful crisis : 1. Take rest. 2. Keep your self hydrated. Drink plenty of water and ORS. 3. Can use analgesics like paracetamol or NSAID. In severe crisis you will need hospitalisation. Go mee ... Read More

My GP was about to put me on anemia treatment but I found out same day I am pregnant so now my OBGYn doesn't want iron treatment at all, she said I should just treat anemia by diet. My Gp wanted to treat me with 3 sessions of 500 mg iron in IV and now OBGYn saying food is enough and I feel concerned. She didn't even want me to take iron pills. Is

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How much is your hemoglobin madam. Iron profile??? How will we know you have anemia or not if you have also then which type of anemia. ... Read More

I am having Sickle Cell Trait and having the Folvite medicine since 7 years. Should I need to perform any test before the vaccination or any suggestion or precautions before taking the COVID-19 Vaccine. Kindly suggest me. (FYI I have already been diagnosed from Dengue before 3 years). Thanks in Advance.

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Please Help Me I have sickle cell trait and I help from your help I can live my life like other. Please help me to live my life like other.

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ... Read More

My Son Ma Yogiraj 22Yrs Male is suffering from Sickle cell disease now Developing AVN in right leg Hip joint Femer bone head demage

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I have recently been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. i am not able to tolerate iron supplements very well. can i take a dosage of 30mg iron and for how long should i take it? my current hemoglobin level is 10.5

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My partner is having sickle cell trait HbAS with HbS 58%, he is 28yrs old and has never gone through blood transfusion, never had pain crisis and never was in any medication until last year. He had an accident a year ago and his knee tissue got ruptured so doctor kept him on hydroxyurea for precautionary measure. We are planning to get married and

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Everyone has two copies of the haemoglobin gene in every cell in their body (apart from eggs and sperm). They get one from their mother and one from their father. When eggs and sperm are made, only on ... Read More

Sickle cell trait is only inherited from parents or can be developed inside human body at any time during lifetime.

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Sickle cell trait .a person has inherited one abnormal gene from one parent and one normal gene from the other.sickle cell disease occurs in person who inherited abnormal genes from both the parents.s ... Read More

Can somebody know about sickle cell trait presence in body from antenatal profile test which is done during pregnancy.because no direct test is done like sickle cell but complete haemogram is taken .

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Hemoglobin electrophoresis ... Read More

Recently we know she has this disease..is there any treatment..pls do help.she has bone marrow problem also.. kindly do suggest a doctor who can cure this disease.

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Hi I'm Dr.S.R.Raveendran MD I'm sorry to hear this , you need to meet a haematologist. You can search for haematologist in practo or there will be dr available in govt hospitals ... Read More

I have sickle cell ss and i was wondering is Fentanyl 2ml an great dose to change over from Hydromorphone 1mg

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Kindly don't self medicate and don't take medications unless directed by your treating doctor. ... Read More

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