Know More About Sickle Cell Anemia Symptoms
The Sickle cell anemia symptoms become visible only after an infant attains the age of four months and above. Some of the most common symptoms of the disease include abdominal pain, fever, ulcers, frequent infections, jaundice, and delayed growth, among others. It is a disease that passes down through families in which RBCs (Red Blood Cells) form an abnormal crescent shape. The sickle cell anemia is caused due to the presence of an atypical hemoglobin S. The main function of hemoglobin in the blood is to carry oxygen. This abnormal hemoglobin S changes the shape of the RBC, especially when the cells are exposed to low oxygen levels. Some other sickle cell anemia symptoms include chest pain, frequent urination, poor eyesight, skin ulcers, and excessive thirsts, etc. In order to treat sickle cell anemia symptoms, the doctor first diagnose the disease and then treat the problem. Some of the treatment methods include blood transfusion, medications, and surgery, besides others.
