Sickle cell anemia: TYSK (Questions and Answers)

Sickle Cell Anemia: Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers) explains this inherited blood disorder in a simple question-and-answer format, covering causes, symptoms, complications, and treatments.

Inside, you will learn what sickle cell anemia is, how it affects red blood cells and hemoglobin, and why these cells become rigid, sticky, and sickle-shaped. The book explains how sickle cell anemia shortens the life of red blood cells and disrupts normal blood flow, leading to serious health problems.

It covers symptoms such as extreme pain, fatigue, infections, slow growth, delayed puberty, swelling in the hands and feet, and vision problems. Complications are also discussed, including stroke, pulmonary hypertension, organ damage, blood clots, gallstones, priapism, ulcers, blindness, and pregnancy risks.

Readers will also find explanations of diagnostic methods, from blood tests to prenatal testing, and treatment options such as medications, blood transfusions, and bone marrow transplant.

This book is suitable for anyone who wants to understand sickle cell anemia, its effects on the body, and current approaches to treatment in a direct and easy-to-read way.