Sickle Cell Anemia

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder caused by abnormal hemoglobin (hemoglobin S), which leads red blood cells to form a sickle shape. This condition can result in…

MYTH: There exists no cure for sickle cell disease. FACT: This statement is erroneous. A bone marrow transplant is an effective cure, wherein the patient’s damaged bone marrow is replaced…

MYTH: Sickle Cell Disease is very painful and can cause severe pain crises in patients. FACT: True. Common activities and normal circumstances can bring on sudden, severe pain crises in…

MYTH: The hasty generalization that people with sickle cell disease are unable to have children. FACT: This idea is demonstrably false; many warriors do have children. Although the condition may…

There is a cure for all people with sickle cell disease. MYTH: Bone marrow (stem cell) transplant is a universal cure. FACT: Not all individuals with SCD are eligible for…

Treatment The goal of treatment is to relieve pain, prevent complication and relieving symptoms. Common medications include hydroxyurea, an oral powder, voxelotor and pain relieving medications. Medications like antibiotics prevent…

Complications These complications include experiencing a stole, organ damage like the kidneys, liver and spleen, splenic sequestration (the sickle cells get trapped in the spleen, causing it to enlarge and…

Introduction Red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of the body, which are usually round and flexible which allows them to move smoothly through the blood, take on…