How Do You Live With Sickle Cell Anemia?
Sickle Cell Anemia is a disease where the body makes sickle-shaped or “C-shaped” red blood cells. These sickle shaped cells are formed because of abnormal hemoglobin content. Because of the sickle shape, the cells cannot flow freely through the blood vessels like normal blood cells and often clumps up, blocking blood flow and causing excruciating pain in the joints and possibly infections and organ damage. Many sickle cell anemia patients spend more than 85% of their life in and out of hospitals and taking a lot of medication. With a plan and good habits, sickle cell anemia patients are now living well past 50 years of age instead of dying as babies and teenagers. If you or someone you know have sickle cell anemia, please read on and find out what can be done to live a quality life-style with sickle cell anemia. Talk to your doctor about preventative care. Preventative measures are available to help reduce the number of sickle cell anemia crises patients experience. Work out a plan wit
