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Sickle Cell Anemia

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Abstract

Sickle Cell Anemia is a hereditary disease that changes the smallest and most important components of the body. A gene causes the bone marrow in the body to make sickled shapes, when this happens; it causes the red blood cell to die faster. This is what causes Hemolytic Anemia. Older children and adults with sickle cell disease may experience a few complications, or have a pattern of ongoing problems that shorten their lives. The most common and serious complications of sickle cell disease are anemia, pain, fatigue, and organ failure. Today there are many alternatives and opportunities that a sickle cell patient may consider. One outlined in this paper is the Hydroxyurea method.

Jenkins 2

Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle Cell Anemia takes place in the bloodstream of the body. The 'Sickle' reference is in relation to the disordered shape red blood cells take. The way......

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