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Clinical hemoglobin C

Alternative names:

hemoglobin C disease

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 clinical hemoglobin C can expect to lead a normal life.

Complications:

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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