Carriers of sickle cell disease, known as sickle cell trait, typically do not experience symptoms of the disease. They usually have one normal hemoglobin gene and one sickle hemoglobin gene, which means they can produce both normal and abnormal hemoglobin. While they are generally asymptomatic, under extreme conditions such as high altitude or severe dehydration, some carriers may experience mild symptoms. However, they do not have the full-blown disease, which primarily affects individuals with two sickle hemoglobin genes.
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