Sickle cell anemia is a genetic blood disorder caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin gene on chromosome 11. It causes abnormal sickle-shaped red blood cells that can get stuck and block blood flow, leading to pain and other serious symptoms. While there is no cure, treatments like blood transfusions, antibiotics, and hydroxyurea can help manage symptoms by reducing the number of sickle cells and preventing infections. The disease significantly impacts quality of life as it often requires frequent hospital visits and treatment for pain crises.

1. Sickle Cell Anemiahttp://adultstemcellawareness.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/sickle-cell.jpg

2. The protein with the problem is called hemoglobinThe gene for that is on the 11. chromosome

3. Some people hardly feel anythingOther people have severe symptomsSome symptoms are…Shortness of breath

4. Dizziness

5. Headaches The most common symptom is SUDDEN PAIN in your body

6. TREATMENTYou cannot cure sickle cell, but you can decrease the number of sickle cells in you body.Blood Transfusions - Increasing the number of normal red blood cells in your body. It also prevents strokes.Oral Antibiotics – prevents pneumococcal infection and early death. Hydroxyurea– First effective drug treatment for adults. Reduces the frequency of painful and acute chest syndromes.

7. IMPACT ON LIVING NORMALSickle Cells can cause a lot of pain so the people who have it have to go to the hospital often and use a lot of treatment