Slightly yellow sclera assessment finding is consistent with this child's diagnosis.
What is sickle-cell anemia?
- A group of issues that cause red blood cells to deteriorate and misform.
- A sickle cell gene deficiency is the root of sickle cell disease (SCD).
- Two sickle cell genes, one from each parent, are present in sickle cell disease patients at birth. Sickle cell trait refers to having one sickle cell gene from birth.
- Sickle cell disease is a group of genetic disorders that causes red blood cells to twist into a sickle shape.
- Early cell death causes sickle cell anemia, which can also obstruct blood flow and hurt (sickle cell crisis).
- Sickle cell disease results in infections, fatigue, and pain.
- Treatment options include medication, blood transfusions, and bone marrow transplants on occasion.
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