Sickle Cell is a genetic disorder and comes in two forms: One where only half of the cells are mutated (carrying only one sickle cell gene), and then where all cells have the sickle cell trait (sickle cell Anemia, and carries two genes). Those with the sickle cell trait may not ever experience symptoms associated with sickle cell anemia, but will poses a resistance to Malaria.Symptoms:
Full Blown Anemia: Pain in the joints, organ damage, susceptibility to infections.
[edit] Treatment
There is no cure for sickle cell anemia as it is a genetic disorder.
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