Sickle Cell Anemia
Cailey Homer
What is Sickle Cell Anemia?
- Blood Disorder
- Affects the protein in the red bold cells that help carry oxygen
- Curved disk shape instead of a round disk
- Stiff and Sticky
- Block blood flow vessels of limbs and organs
Description
This is Metabolism. It has to do with your blood & your blood cells. This means that it blocks blood flow to other organs.
Causes & Complications
Complications from impaired blood circulation and infection-fighting problems. Higher risk of certain infections and stroke.
How to Test for it & Life Outlook
Doctors use a special blood test called a hemoglobin electrophoresis. You will have it the rest of your life you just have to stay healthy as possible. Taking antibodies helps prevent infections.
Works Citied
Sickle cell anemia. Nemours Foundation. 2013. http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/blood/sickle_cell_anemia.html# April 16th, 2013
What Is Sickle Cell Anemia. National Institutes Of Health. Department Of Health and Human Services. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sca/ April 16th, 2013