1. Sickle Cell Anemia
Michael Beardshall

2. An inherited type of anemia in which red blood cells
become sickle cell.
Definition

3. • Caused from
genetic disorder
• Abnormal gene
is inherited by
one percent
• Does not usually
require treatment
Causes

4. • Sickle cell anemia are • Fatigue and feeling of
highly variable faintness and Pale
skin
• They may include
common symptoms to • Shortness of breath on
all anemia mild exertion
Symptoms

5. Circulatory system
Body systems affected

6. • Blood sample
to look at the
sickle-shaped
cell
• Test for
defective
hemoglobin
Diagnosis

7. • May be given
intravenous fluid
for dehydration.
• Provided with
antibiotics for
infections.
• Rare case, bone
transplant-may cure
the disease.
Treatment

8. • More susceptible to serious infections
• Increased risk of transit ischemic attacks
• Some people at risk do recover with treatment
• Long term effects are -infections
-blockage of blood cells
Outcome

9. • It is only an inherited disease.
• Only if one person in family
has it, mainly parents.
People at risk