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Sickle cell Anemia
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 passing to my next generation if I am not a carrier. What tests do i need to perform to ensure it?
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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 count
iii. Serum iron levels
iv. Electrophoresis for haemoglobinopathy.
v. Complete blood count.
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'At risk' couple should receive counseling and advise about it management, family planning and reproductive option before conception.
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