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Sickle cell anemia is a disease passed down through families in which red blood cells form an abnormal crescent shape.(Red blood cells are normally shaped like a disc.).Anemia- sickle cell; Hemoglobin SS disease(Hb SS);... |
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Symptoms
Symptoms usually don't occur until after age 4 months.Almost all patients with sickle cell anemia have painful episod...
Causes
Hemoglobin is a protein inside red blood cells that carries oxygen. Sickle cell anemia is caused by an abnormal type ...
Tests
Tests commonly performed to diagnose and monitor patients with sickle cell anemia include:.Complete blood count( CBC)...
Treatments
Patients with sickle cell disease need ongoing treatment, even when they are not having a painful crisis. They should...
Alternative Therapies
Sickle cell anemia can cause great stress to the patient and family members. Joining a support group where members sh...
Prevention
Sickle cell anemia can only occur when two people who carry sickle cell trait have a child together. Genetic counseli...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have:Painful crisesAny symptoms of infection (fever, body aches, headache, fati...
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