Hemoglobin C is an irregular variety of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that takes oxygen to different body parts. It is a kind of hemoglobinopathy. The disease is induced by trouble within a gene known as beta globin.
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Is pregnancy safe for women with enlarged spleen?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a hemoglobin C, and an enlarged spleen (7 inches), my doctor said as long as it does not hurt we will keep it. I do not sleep well because I feel like there is a big heavy ball in my stomach moving. I gave birth two years ago and I want to have another baby. My question is: is i... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having hemoglobin C hemoglobinopathy leading to hemolysis and hence splenomegaly is present. Your hemoglobin level also should be checked. In this case, as the cell turnover is high, folic acid is prescribed. If a splenectomy is done, in pregnancy, there are... Read Full »