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Sickle Cell/Anemia

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

SICKLE CELL ANEMIA

BY: ANNALISE AND KAHMAR
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SICKLE CELL

  • Blood disorder
  • Inherited
  • Shaped
  • Count
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HISTORY

OF THE DISEASE

TRANSMITTED

  • Through parents
  • One sickle cell trait per parent
  • 2 sickle cell traits per person
  • Born

SYMPTOMS

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Sharp pain
  • Oxygen is decreased
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DIAGNOSIS

  • Blood test
  • HbSS
  • Abnormal hemoglobins

TREATMENT

  • No cure
  • Antibiotics
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PREVENTION

  • Avoid stress
  • Extreme heat/cold
  • Sleep and check ups
  • Fluid intake
  • Smoking, alcohol, drugs
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STATISTICS