Hemoglobin SC disease
Hemoglobin SC disease is a type of sickle cell disease, which is a group of disorders that affects hemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells that delivers oxygen to cells throughout the body.
Pronunciation
Hemoglobin SC disease is pronounced as hee-muh-gloh-bin ess-see disease.
Etymology
The term "Hemoglobin SC disease" is derived from the names of the abnormal hemoglobin types that cause the condition. "Hemoglobin" is from the Greek words "haima" meaning blood and "globus" meaning sphere, referring to the red blood cells' shape. "SC" refers to the specific types of abnormal hemoglobin found in this condition: hemoglobin S and hemoglobin C.
Symptoms
People with Hemoglobin SC disease typically have fewer symptoms and a milder course than those with Hemoglobin SS disease, the most common type of sickle cell disease. However, they can still experience significant health problems, including anemia, repeated infections, and periodic episodes of pain, referred to as sickle cell crises.
Causes
Hemoglobin SC disease is caused by the inheritance of one Hemoglobin S gene (from one parent) and one Hemoglobin C gene (from the other parent). Both of these are abnormal types of hemoglobin, a protein that allows red blood cells to carry oxygen to all parts of the body.
Treatment
Treatment for Hemoglobin SC disease typically involves managing symptoms and preventing complications, and may include pain-relieving medicines, blood transfusions, and various therapies to prevent complications.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hemoglobin SC disease
- Wikipedia's article - Hemoglobin SC disease
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