Sickle Cell Anemia by AP - 10MD - Lincoln Alexander SS (2132) https://padlet.com/715426/xwdahtrrgmi7brf5 en-us 2020-07-06 05:40:17 UTC 2026-01-10 04:55:49 UTC hello@padlet.com 715426 https://padlet.com/715426/xwdahtrrgmi7brf5/wish/648476418 Sickle cell is a hereditary condition where red blood cells are not shaped as they should but shaped in crescents.  ]]> 2020-07-06 16:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/715426/xwdahtrrgmi7brf5/wish/648476418 715426 https://padlet.com/715426/xwdahtrrgmi7brf5/wish/648482240 2020-07-06 17:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/715426/xwdahtrrgmi7brf5/wish/648482240 715426 https://padlet.com/715426/xwdahtrrgmi7brf5/wish/648486542 Sickle cells easily get stuck together, blocking off blood vessels. If blood can't get where its supposed to go, it can cause pain and/or organ damage. Other possible symptoms include:
  • paleness
  • tiredness
  • dizziness
  • shortness of breath
  • feeling lightheaded
  • irritability/changes in mood
  • trouble paying attention
  • increased heart rate 
]]> 2020-07-06 17:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/715426/xwdahtrrgmi7brf5/wish/648486542 Cures 715426 https://padlet.com/715426/xwdahtrrgmi7brf5/wish/648544887 The only known cure for sickle cell is a bone marrow or stem cell transplant but these procedures aren't preformed often because of the significant risks involved.  ]]> 2020-07-06 18:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/715426/xwdahtrrgmi7brf5/wish/648544887 Prevention 715426 https://padlet.com/715426/xwdahtrrgmi7brf5/wish/648549850 As for preventions, sickle cell is hereditary meaning it is passed on from the parent(s) to their offspring. ]]> 2020-07-06 18:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/715426/xwdahtrrgmi7brf5/wish/648549850 Treatment 715426 https://padlet.com/715426/xwdahtrrgmi7brf5/wish/648553005 There are treatments such as medication or blood transfusions to avoid/manage pain episodes, relieve symptoms and prevent complications.]]> 2020-07-06 18:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/715426/xwdahtrrgmi7brf5/wish/648553005 715426 https://padlet.com/715426/xwdahtrrgmi7brf5/wish/648569322 Sickle cell is most common in black people, followed by other ethnic groups.]]> 2020-07-06 19:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/715426/xwdahtrrgmi7brf5/wish/648569322