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Hemoglobin C disease



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Hemoglobin C disease

Alternative Names:

Clinical hemoglobin C
Treatment:

Usually no treatment is required. Folic acid may help with the production of normal red blood cells, and supplementation may improve the symptoms of the anemia.


Expectations (prognosis):

People with hemoglobin C disease can expect to lead a normal life.


Complications:

A complication is gallbladder disease.


Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms occur, or if new symptoms develop (jaundice, abdominal pain, weakness, fatigue, or shortness of breath).




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