My 2 children(4 and 7) has sickle cell trait. Will this be harmful to them in the future?

Answer 1

It is rare for someone with sickle cell trait to have symptoms because they have normal hemoglobin. They are however at a greatly risk of passing sickle trait trait onto their children and, if their partner has the trait as well, the child is highly likely to have sickle cell anemia. I agree with the person above, make them knowledgable in it as they get older.

Answer 2

if it's only in trait form it will not have great repercussions. you just need to keep them well informed and keep a check on new treatments for it. however it may have an impact on their children if their future life partners have the same disease, that is if the life parthers are heterozygous to the disease. this means that part of their gene had the sickle cell factor and that part of the gene doesn't. just like your kids. so there is a probability that that their chils will have a full blown sickle cell anaemia since the two defective parts of the respective parents' gene may combine to form the child's gene. the probability is low but exists all the same. wish you and your kids good luck

Answer 3

If they have just the trait and not the full blown sickle-cell anemia, it won't be harmful to them. They might want to stay up to date on treatment for sickle cell crises, which I have heard is making great progress, so that in case they have a child with it, they'll recognize the symptoms and be quick to go get help for the child.

Answer 4

Yes,if it comes out full blown. they will always have to be seen by doctors and stay in treatment for the rest of their lives. But not to worry get them check every time the doctor tells you and with a good Doctor tending to them, they can live a good normal life.

Answer 5

It could be. Talk to your doctor, or a doctor though to be sure.