Sickle Cell Anemia
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EZtherMirAndaxDk
Last updated 7 years ago
Discipline:
Science Subject:
Biology
Grade:
10,11,12


This disorder is due to a single point of mutation
Sickle Cell Anemia
2. Metabollic IssuesSymptoms-Anemia.-Episodes of pain.-Frequent infections.-Delayed growth-Vision problems.-Hand-foot syndrome.
Disease Onset &Lifestyle of Afflicted
The onset of the disease is 4 months or older.A person with sickle cell anemia should adopt or maintain a healthy lifestyle, prevent and control complications, Learn ways to cope with pain
Treatment
*Stem cell transplants*Bone marrow transplant *Medications: -Antibiotics -Pain-relieving medications -Hydroxyurea (Droxia, Hydrea)
Autosomal Recessive
Pattern of Inheritance
Probability of Childrenwith the disorder
Citations:* "American Society of Hematology" Sickle Cell Anemia. Web. 17, Mar. 2015
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