My son who is having sickle cell trait with 34% hbs is now 3 years old, is that sickle cell percentage of 34 would get increased by age?

Question

Sickle cell trait (SCT) is not a disease, but having it means that a person has inherited the sickle cell gene from one of his or her parents. People with SCT usually do not have any of the symptoms of sickle cell disease (SCD) and live a normal life.People who inherit one sickle cell gene and one normal gene have sickle cell trait (SCT). People with SCT usually do not have any of the symptoms of sickle cell disease (SCD), but they can pass the trait on to their children. However, for purposes of the regulation, sickle cell trait is defined as 41% or less S hemoglobin.

Potnuru Srinivaasa Sudhakar · Accepted Answer

Sickle cell trait (SCT) is not a disease, but having it means that a person has inherited the sickle cell gene from one of his or her parents. People with SCT usually do not have any of the symptoms of sickle cell disease (SCD) and live a normal life.People who inherit one sickle cell gene and one normal gene have sickle cell trait (SCT). People with SCT usually do not have any of the symptoms of sickle cell disease (SCD), but they can pass the trait on to their children. However, for purposes of the regulation, sickle cell trait is defined as 41% or less S hemoglobin.

B Nanda · Answer

Dear sir
people with sickle cell trait usually lead normal lives .they will not have the problems of sickle cell disease. Not to worry. He percentage does not increse with age, it is what differentiates trait from disease.

Nikita Agrawal · Answer

As your case seems like it is genetic, it is not going to increase. Do not worry.

Fathima · Answer

No ,sickle cell trait will not get increased by age according to studies but he might face low immunity and frequent infections homoeopathic medicines will definitely help you to treat. I need your detailed case history to give proper treatment and guidance kindly book an appointment through Lybrate app. Medicines will reach you via courier after consultation Dr. Fathima 20 years of medical experience.