Have genotype SC, do not have serious health issues, normal child delivery. Should I be alarmed of sickle cell anaemia in future?
Patient: I am 31 yrs old and have genotype sc which I never knew until I was 10 yrs because of my Healthy nature,and now for the past 14 yrs I have not had any serious health issue ,I had a normal child delivery n there was never any crisis since then,should I be hopefull that I may not have any serious health issues connected with sickle cell anaemia in future since I have enjoyed quite a healthy life in the past? Doctor: hi theredont worry too much about sickle cell diseasechances are you have one normal gene in your genes and therefore you will be safehowever about kidsyou need to be careful with your sonyou see the male child inherits the x chromosome from motherso you may pass on the gene to sonsince father does not donate x chromosomeyour son might have problemyour daughter may have problems too if your husband has sickle cell trait toothe best means to avoid sickling crisis is good hydration and maintaining oxygen levelshope this has answered youbest of luck