Detailed Patient History
Sickle cell anemia often first appears as acute pain in the hands and feet. However, patients may also have:
- Severe pain in the bones
- Painful enlargement of the spleen
- Growth problems
- Respiratory infections
- Ulcers of the legs
- Heart problems
- The doctor will test you for sickle cell anemia if you have the symptoms mentioned above.
- Hb electrophoresis
Hb electrophoresis is one of the best ways to confirm the diagnosis of sickle cell anemia. It is used to measure the different types of hemoglobin in the blood.