(I ) Sickle cell disease (II) Metheglobinemia, beta-globin type (III) Beta thalassemia: thalassemia major and thalassemia intermedia

Gene
HBB
Location
11p15.5
Disease
(I ) Sickle cell disease (II) Metheglobinemia, beta-globin type (III) Beta thalassemia: thalassemia major and thalassemia intermedia
Description
All three disorders affect the production or function of hemoglobin.
Signs and Symptoms
Symptoms of the different disorders are as follows: (1) Anemia, repeated infections, periodic episodes of pain. (2) Bluish appearance of the skin, mucous membranes, or area under the fingernails. (3) Anemia, pale skin, weakness, fatigue, risk of abnormal blood clots, enlarged spleen, liver, and heart.
Type
Hemoglobin Disorders
Category
Core

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