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Can you develop sickle cell anemia as an adult?
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Yes: You may not manifest sickle cell anemia until later in life. However, you don't develop or acquire sickle cell anemia at some point in life. It is genetic so you had it since birth.
Answered 6/29/2016
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Sickle Cell Anemia: Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disorder. You are either born with sickle cell anemia genes or not. Symptoms usually appear in childhood but certain situations can bring on more symptoms.
Answered 7/2/2018
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