0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What do people with sickle cell disease lack?
they lack oxygen in there blood
How many people does sickle cell disease affect?
million people have sickle cell world wide i think
Is sickle cell a sex trait?
yes - no its not because a sickle cell is basically a diseased cell that is shapped like a sickle.. a disease in bloodcell - it cannot get as much oxygen as healthy blood cells
Do people die from sickle cell anaemia?
20,000 people die with sickle cell each year
When does sickle cell disease appear?
Most people develop symptoms of sickle cell disease in early childhood (4-9 months)
Why are people with sickle cell trait resistant to malaria?
Not sure if this is right but could it be because the blood cell does not contain enough oxygen for the parasite to survive?
Is you kiss do you get sickle cell disease?
No. Sickle Cell is not an infectious disease, but is genetic.
Is sickle cell disease a blood cancer?
No, sickle cell disease is not cancerous.
Who are resistant to malaria?
People with sickle cell disease, or who carry sickle cell trait, are said to be resistant to malaria.
Is sickle cell anemia a disease?
I don't know what a communitive disease is, and neither does the dictionary, but sickle cell anemia is an inherited abnormality. I hope that helps.If you are asking if sickle cell is a disease in which you can catch from other people. The answer is No. It is an inherited Blood disorder.
Top 10 questions asked about sickle cell?
What is sickle cell disease?Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder that affects red blood cells. People with sickle cell disease have red blood cells that become hard and pointed instead of soft and round. Sickle cells cause anemia, pain and many other problems.Top2) What is sickle cell trait?If you have sickle cell trait, you have inherited the gene for sickle cell disease. Sickle cell trait does not turn into sickle cell disease. If someone has sickle cell trait and his partner has sickle cell trait they may produce a child with sickle cell disease. There are about 2.5 million people in America with sickle cell trait.Top3) If sickle cell trait is not an illness, why are people tested?Babies are tested to see if they have sickle cell disease. Teens and adults are tested mainly to see if they can have a baby with the disease.Top4) What medical problems are caused by sickle cell disease?Lung tissue damage, pain episodes and stroke. The blockage of blood flow caused by sickled cells also causes damage to most organs including the spleen, kidneys and liver.Top5) How many people have sickle cell disease?Sickle cell disease is a global health problem. In the United States it is estimated that over 70,000 people have sickle cell disease. About 1,000 babies are born with the disease each year in America.Top6) How long does a person with sickle cell disease live?The average life expectancy in America has improved. It is now in the mid 40 years of age range.Top7) Are people of African descent the only group affected?No. It is also present in Portuguese, Spanish, French Corsicans, Sardinians, Sicilians, mainland Italians, Greeks, Turks and Cypriots. Sickle cell disease also appears in Middle Eastern countries and Asia.Top8) Is there a cure?There is no universal cure for sickle cell disease. Research in gene therapy, the ultimate universal cure, is currently underway.Top9) What are some promising treatment developments?The use of hydroxyurea has shown promising results on some adult sickle cell patients. It reduces the frequency of severe pain, acute chest syndrome and the need for blood transfusions.Top10) Can people with sickle cell disease live a productive life?Yes. But like all patients with chronic disease, sickle cell patients are best managed in a comprehensive multi-disciplinary program of care and a strong extended support system.
In sickle cell disease variation in one gene causes red blood cell to bend or sickle. This means the sickle cells?
Cannot carry normal levels of oxygen to cells :) *NovaNet*
