Hemoglobin C disease
Hemoglobin C disease is a blood disorder that affects the red blood cells. It is caused by a mutation in the HBB gene, which codes for the beta-globin subunit of hemoglobin, the molecule that carries oxygen in the blood.
Pronunciation
Hemoglobin C disease is pronounced as hee-muh-gloh-bin C disease.
Etymology
The term "Hemoglobin" is derived from the Greek words "haima" meaning blood and "globus" meaning sphere. The "C" refers to the specific mutation in the hemoglobin molecule that causes this disease.
Symptoms
People with Hemoglobin C disease may experience mild anemia, jaundice, and an enlarged spleen. However, many individuals with this condition do not have any symptoms.
Diagnosis
Hemoglobin C disease is diagnosed through a blood test that identifies the presence of Hemoglobin C in the blood. Genetic testing can also be used to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment
There is no specific treatment for Hemoglobin C disease. Management of the condition typically involves treating the symptoms, such as treating anemia with iron supplements and managing jaundice with phototherapy.
Related Terms
- Hemoglobin
- Anemia
- Jaundice
- Spleen
- Blood disorder
- HBB gene
- Blood test
- Genetic testing
- Iron supplements
- Phototherapy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hemoglobin C disease
- Wikipedia's article - Hemoglobin C disease
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