Uncertainty around sickle cell trait is a real problem
and a carrier of SCT. Like me, she was under the false impression that carriers were unable to give blood.
‘I dread to think how it could pan out for carriers who also have no information and then pass the trait on unknowingly to their children,’ says Lou. ‘The main concern is the risk of having a child with sickle cell disease, if both parents carry the abnormal gene. If in doubt it is possible for prospective parents to find out if they carry the sickle cell gene, via a simple blood test.’
‘Studies show that sickle cell trait is a risk factor for blood clots . This includes a higher risk of pulmonary embolism during pregnancy, and also with long haul flights, for example.‘Other studies show that those with sickle cell trait are more at risk of sudden death when undertaking very heavy physical exercise. This is because, at extremes of dehydration and exhaustion, the trait may cause red blood cells to become sickle-shaped.
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