Sickle Cell Disease

Question 0

Pathology of sickle cell disease

Answer 0

Sickling of red blood cells. Suckling episodes are most commonly triggered by low oxygen in the blood.

Question 1

Define sickle cell disease

Answer 1

Inherited, Autosomal recessive disorders characterized by the presence of an abnormal form of hemoglobin in the erythrocytes

Question 2

Symptoms of sickle cell disease

Answer 2

With repeated episodes of sickling, there is a gradual involvement of all body systems, especially the spleen, lungs, kidneys and brain

Question 3

Care of sickle cell disease

Answer 3

Collaborative care is directed towards alleviating the symptoms from the complications of the disease and minimizing end target organ damage