Sickel Cell Anemia

Sickle Cell anemia is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders, or a collection of recessive genetic disorders characterized by a hemoglobin variant called Hb S. Normal red blood cells are round like doughnuts, and they move through small blood tubes in the body to deliver oxygen. Sickle red blood cells become hard, sticky and shaped like sickles used to cut wheat. When these hard and pointed red cells go through the small blood …

…rest, and most important, get regular check-ups from knowledgeable health care providers. Patients and families should watch for the following conditions that need urgent medical evaluation: fever, chest pain, shortness of breath, increasing tiredness, abdominal swelling, unusual headache, any sudden weakness or loss of feeling, pain that will not go away with home treatment, and sudden vision change. Following all the previous advice should allow anyone with the disease to lead a fairly normal life.