Sickle Cell
Sickle cell is a blood disease that has become a more public disease amongst people. Sickle cell has been prominent since the discovery in 1910 in America. The disease was said to be around for 5000 years before that originating in East Africa. The Disease was discovered in the U.S when a patient from Granada came to Dr. Ernest Irons with anemia symptoms. The disease has a dominant gene and a recessive gene. The dominant gene is the full blood disease Sickle cell anemia, the recessive is the trait of the disease cached the name Sickle cell trait. The full anemia and recessive trait has no cure but the disease is still being studied and looked at today for treatments and possible cures. The outlook on finding a cure is not yet visible, …show more content…
There has been a cure found with bone marrow transplant through someone with a similar genetic blood type. Bone morrow transplant can be a very risky choice to take with some deaths occurring during procedures. Treatments and diagnosis are probably a safer route to take, they have helped carriers of the disease fight against attacks and live healthier lives. Common medications for sickle cell are antibiotics, pain relieving medications, hydroxyurea. Vaccinations and blood transfusions are standard ways to prevent infections in the blood. Scientist are continuing to prevail in finding treatments and they have been able to find new experimental treatments that can help reduce the pain of sickle cell anemia. These experimental treatments include gene therapy, nitric oxide, statins, and drugs to help boost fetal hemoglobin blood cell …show more content…
Sickle cell trait is when a child inherits the recessive gene mutation of the parent. Most people with sickle cell trait do not experience the same symptoms of people with sickle cell anemia. Rare cases and conditions where sickle cell trait can be harmful is areas of high altitude, dehydration, and low oxygen levels. Some sickle cell trait carriers have been shown to be more likely to have heat stokes and dehydrate themselves. I myself have sickle cell trait and experience problems with breathing in high elevation or when I over exert myself in high productive activities.
Ways for athletes and people who have sickle cell and like to partake in activities can do the following to prevent complications with their breathing. Set your own pace and build your intensity slowly. Rest often in between repetitive sets and drills. Drink plenty of water before, during and after training and conditioning activities. Keep the body temperature cool when exercising in hot and humid temperatures by misting the body with water or going to an air conditioned area during breaks or rest periods. Immediately seek medical care when feeling
Sickle cell is a blood disease that has become a more public disease amongst people. Sickle cell has been prominent since the discovery in 1910 in America. The disease was said to be around for 5000 years before that originating in East Africa. The Disease was discovered in the U.S when a patient from Granada came to Dr. Ernest Irons with anemia symptoms. The disease has a dominant gene and a recessive gene. The dominant gene is the full blood disease Sickle cell anemia, the recessive is the trait of the disease cached the name Sickle cell trait. The full anemia and recessive trait has no cure but the disease is still being studied and looked at today for treatments and possible cures. The outlook on finding a cure is not yet visible, …show more content…
There has been a cure found with bone marrow transplant through someone with a similar genetic blood type. Bone morrow transplant can be a very risky choice to take with some deaths occurring during procedures. Treatments and diagnosis are probably a safer route to take, they have helped carriers of the disease fight against attacks and live healthier lives. Common medications for sickle cell are antibiotics, pain relieving medications, hydroxyurea. Vaccinations and blood transfusions are standard ways to prevent infections in the blood. Scientist are continuing to prevail in finding treatments and they have been able to find new experimental treatments that can help reduce the pain of sickle cell anemia. These experimental treatments include gene therapy, nitric oxide, statins, and drugs to help boost fetal hemoglobin blood cell …show more content…
Sickle cell trait is when a child inherits the recessive gene mutation of the parent. Most people with sickle cell trait do not experience the same symptoms of people with sickle cell anemia. Rare cases and conditions where sickle cell trait can be harmful is areas of high altitude, dehydration, and low oxygen levels. Some sickle cell trait carriers have been shown to be more likely to have heat stokes and dehydrate themselves. I myself have sickle cell trait and experience problems with breathing in high elevation or when I over exert myself in high productive activities.
Ways for athletes and people who have sickle cell and like to partake in activities can do the following to prevent complications with their breathing. Set your own pace and build your intensity slowly. Rest often in between repetitive sets and drills. Drink plenty of water before, during and after training and conditioning activities. Keep the body temperature cool when exercising in hot and humid temperatures by misting the body with water or going to an air conditioned area during breaks or rest periods. Immediately seek medical care when feeling