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Medical Conditions - Hemoglobinopathy

Hemoglobinopathy is a class of diseases in which there is an anomalous generation or irregular structure formation of the haemoglobin molecule. It is an inherited disorder. This group of diseases comprises haemoglobin C disease, haemoglobin S-C disease, sickle cell anaemia, and thalassemia.

All hemoglobinopathy Q&A

Can a mother with hemoglobin E trait affect her children?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The serum ferritin level is not high in every case of hemolytic anemia.

Is it safe to get pregnant with an enlarged spleen?

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.

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