Idea theyre carrying . Well, it goes to the fact that sicklecell trait is asymptomat asymptomatic. Individuals that do carry the actual sicklecell gene are not have symptoms. They may exhibit in extremes like climbing higher altitudes or scuba diving, for instance. So you honestly have to be tested in order to confirm if you do carry the sicklecell trait. And for those who dont know exactly what sicklecell disease is, what is it . Well, sicklecell disease is unfortunately a, the most common genetic disorder in the world, and its the result of two affected hemoglobin genes that come together to form sickle hemoglobin, and as you know, hemoglobin is the protein thats found in our red cells that carries oxygen to all the surrounding tissues and organs, but in individuals who carry, who have sicklecell disease, unfortunately, during times of infection, when youre under low oxygen states, under stress, dehydration, those red cells actually take the appearance of a sickle shape and end up oc