Introducing 

Prezi AI.

Your new presentation assistant.

Refine, enhance, and tailor your content, source relevant images, and edit visuals quicker than ever before.

Loading…
Transcript

SICKLE CELL ANEMIA

A Sex-Linked Trait

TESTS & TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

Almost all patients with sickle cell anemia have painful episodes called crises. These crises can cause pain in the bones of the back, the long bones, and the chest.

In severe cases,

  • Fatigue
  • Paleness
  • Rapid Heart Rate
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Yellowing of eyes and skin

Tests:

  • Bilirubin
  • Blood oxygen
  • Complete blood count (CBC)
  • Hemoglobin electrophoresis
  • Serum creatinine
  • Serum potassium
  • Sickle cell test

Treatments:

  • Blood transfusions (may also be given regularly to prevent stroke)
  • Pain medicines
  • Plenty of fluids
  • Hydroyruea
  • Antibioticcs for crisses

WHO?

WHAT?

  • African Americans
  • Mediterranean
  • South and Central America
  • Caribbean
  • Middle East

Caused by an abnormal type of hemoglobin called hemoglobin S. Hemoglobin is a protein inside red blood cells that carries oxygen. Hemoglobin S changes the shape of red blood cells. The red blood cells become shaped like crescents or sickles.

The fragile, sickle-shaped cells deliver less oxygen to the body's tissues.

They can also get stuck more easily in small blood vessels, as well as break into pieces that can interrupt healthy blood flow. These problems decrease the amount of oxygen flowing to body tissues even more.

By: Yulani Rodgers

Learn more about creating dynamic, engaging presentations with Prezi