The following features are indicative of Sickle Cell Crisis:
periodic episodes of pain
anemia
painful swelling of hands
painful swelling of feet
delayed growth
vision problems
It is possible that Sickle Cell Crisis shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Sickle Cell Crisis
The following are the most common causes of Sickle Cell Crisis:
mutations in the HBB (hemoglobin subunit beta) gene
Risk Factors for Sickle Cell Crisis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Sickle Cell Crisis:
baby born with sickle cell anemia
Prevention of Sickle Cell Crisis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Sickle Cell Crisis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
genetic counseling
Occurrence of Sickle Cell Crisis
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Sickle Cell Crisis cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Sickle Cell Crisis most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 6 months-8 years
Common Gender
Sickle Cell Crisis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Sickle Cell Crisis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Sickle Cell Crisis:
Blood test: To check for low red blood cell count
Genetic test: To detect the changes in the genes
Complications of Sickle Cell Crisis if untreated
Yes, Sickle Cell Crisis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Sickle Cell Crisis is left untreated:
stroke
acute chest syndrome
pulmonary hypertension
damage nerves in body
damage organs in body
gallstones
blindness
priapism
leg ulcers
Procedures for Treatment of Sickle Cell Crisis
The following procedures are used to treat Sickle Cell Crisis:
Bone marrow transplant: To cure sickle cell crisis
Blood transfusion: To treat sickle cell anemia
Gene therapy: To treat the sickle cell crisis
Self-care for Sickle Cell Crisis
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Sickle Cell Crisis:
drink plenty of water
avoid exposure to extreme heat or cold
do exercise regularly
eat healthy diet
intake folic acid supplements
Patient Support for Treatment of Sickle Cell Crisis
The following actions may help Sickle Cell Crisis patients:
Join support groups: To relieve the stress of a chronic disease
Time for Treatment of Sickle Cell Crisis
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Sickle Cell Crisis to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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