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Sickle-cell anemia and sickle-cell disease, or SCA and SCD, are the medical terms for a hereditary blood disorder of humans. This disorder is marked by red blood cells with rigidness and abnormalities. They are shaped like sickles and this sickling reduces the flexibility of cells. In turn, people with this condition are at a higher risk of life-threatening conditions. The disorder is brought on by mutant genes producing abnormal and normal hemoglobin. The many sickle cell charities for kids are designed to raise money to help with research and treatments for those with this problem.
Those with this problem are more likely to have a shortened expectancy of life. In the past, it was under 50 years old for both women and men. Nowadays, advances in technology, knowledge and better management of sickle cell have increased the average life expectancy. Many have been known to live into the 70s and sometimes beyond then.
These kids charities often raise funds so that more medical studies and research can be done. They are also used as a platform to bring about awareness, as this disorder afflicts a lot of people. This might also include teaching sufferers about this condition and the many solutions available to them for management.
A lot of complications can come with SCD. People with this are at a heightened risk of bacterial infections, opiod intolerance, osteomyelitis, cholelithiasis, decreased immune system, ulcers on the legs, stroke, acute papillary necrosis and more. Most of these issues can be prevented. They can also be healed with proper care and healthy lifestyle choices. Numerous options are available for managing this disorder, such as: hydroxyurea, bone marrow transplants and transfusion therapy.
Donations given to charities are used for many benefits and programs. Often they are used to provide the public with information, support medical research, advocacy, and offer professional education. It is essential that research be done on the charities to guarantee the funds are going to the correct source and there is no foul play. Most groups have the same goal of finding a cure for this disorder.
An autopsy from the 1800s is the first known recording of this condition in humans. During the 1900s, it was seen more often in people in many different regions of the world. Today, this condition affects all types of people but is most commonly seen amongst those originating from Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries, as well as East India and Africa.
Diagnosis is done at birth with a blood test that is commonly done for newborn screening. Kids that test positive will be given a follow-up test, known as hemoglobin electrophoresis, to confirm the diagnosis. People with the disease are prone to infections and medical complications. This is why diagnosis and management are important early on.
Children should be given regular care from a hematologist and doctor if they have this issue. There are also special clinics that specialize in care for sickle-cell patients. Health education is important for these kids as they grow older. Charities do their best to provide help to people with this all around the world and also raise money to find a cure.
Those with this problem are more likely to have a shortened expectancy of life. In the past, it was under 50 years old for both women and men. Nowadays, advances in technology, knowledge and better management of sickle cell have increased the average life expectancy. Many have been known to live into the 70s and sometimes beyond then.
These kids charities often raise funds so that more medical studies and research can be done. They are also used as a platform to bring about awareness, as this disorder afflicts a lot of people. This might also include teaching sufferers about this condition and the many solutions available to them for management.
A lot of complications can come with SCD. People with this are at a heightened risk of bacterial infections, opiod intolerance, osteomyelitis, cholelithiasis, decreased immune system, ulcers on the legs, stroke, acute papillary necrosis and more. Most of these issues can be prevented. They can also be healed with proper care and healthy lifestyle choices. Numerous options are available for managing this disorder, such as: hydroxyurea, bone marrow transplants and transfusion therapy.
Donations given to charities are used for many benefits and programs. Often they are used to provide the public with information, support medical research, advocacy, and offer professional education. It is essential that research be done on the charities to guarantee the funds are going to the correct source and there is no foul play. Most groups have the same goal of finding a cure for this disorder.
An autopsy from the 1800s is the first known recording of this condition in humans. During the 1900s, it was seen more often in people in many different regions of the world. Today, this condition affects all types of people but is most commonly seen amongst those originating from Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries, as well as East India and Africa.
Diagnosis is done at birth with a blood test that is commonly done for newborn screening. Kids that test positive will be given a follow-up test, known as hemoglobin electrophoresis, to confirm the diagnosis. People with the disease are prone to infections and medical complications. This is why diagnosis and management are important early on.
Children should be given regular care from a hematologist and doctor if they have this issue. There are also special clinics that specialize in care for sickle-cell patients. Health education is important for these kids as they grow older. Charities do their best to provide help to people with this all around the world and also raise money to find a cure.
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