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What is the icd-10-cm code for partial splenectomy for a 3 year old with sickle cell?
38101
Why do the attacks of sickle cell crisis increase in high altitude?
The main reason that attacks of sickle cell crisis increase in high altitudes is oxygen. When the body lacks or needs more oxygen, it makes the body work more to get it, thus causing the crisis. http://www.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/sickle-cell-anemia/print.html
What is the icd 9 code for screening for sickle-cell disorder?
282.61 is the code for SS disease without crisis, so it is not correct to use as a screening test. V78.2 is the code for sickle cell disease or trait SCREENING.
Is sickle cell disease a blood cancer?
No, sickle cell disease is not cancerous.
Is you kiss do you get sickle cell disease?
No. Sickle Cell is not an infectious disease, but is genetic.
What does it mean if Platelet Parameters PDW is high?
Platelet distribution width (PDW) is increased in vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell disease.
What are other names for sickle cell anemia?
Hemoglobin SS disease (Hb SS)
Is sickle cell disease more common in boys or girls?
The incidence of sickle cell disease is equal in both men and women. However, it is believed that men who have the disease experience worse symptoms than women with the disease. A possible reason for this is the role of oestrogen in the female body. Oestrogen helps stimulate the production of nitric oxide. Scientists believe that nitric oxide has a key role to play in reducing the symptoms of a sickle cell crisis as it dilates blood vessels, giving the sickle shaped cells more room to pass through the vessels, preventing blockages which is the cause of sickle cell crisis.
Tell you about Angella D Ferguson?
Angella D Ferguson was an african american woman. She was born with sickle cell anemia. She studied this disease for about 20 years and found that it can strike at bad times. When this disease strikes it is called a crisis. She found ways to prevent a crisis. She found that drinking lots of water helped prevent a crisis. And finally after 42 years in medical care-half of those in pediatrics-she retired.
What genetic disorder results in abnormally shaped blood?
Spherocytosis
Is sickle cell anemia an deficiency disease?
The sickle cell anaemia is not a deficiency disease. It is a hereditary disease caused by defective gene in both the parents.
What can you use to relieve pains in the joints cause by a sickle cell crisis?
i have sickle cell anemia and have found comfort during crisis using ultra strength bengay patches...
