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What is sickle cell anemia?
Were red blood cells do not work as they should
What shape is a red blood cell?
it is round
How does the red blood cell feel?
it feels soft
What shape is a sickle cell anemia?
It is shaped like a crescent moon
How does the sickle cell anemia become?
It becomes stiff
What is our blood like?
A delivery system.
When do people start to feel the pain of sickle cell anemia?
not until they are older
what are cells?
they are small things on your body.
Do people with sickle cell anemia have regular check ups?
Yes.
What if only one parent has sickle cell anemia?
You have sickle cell anemia but no symptoms.
What are five things Sickle cell anemia causes?
Pain, Fatigue, Swelling, Infections, and Yellow skin of eyes.
Is there a cure for sickle call anemia?
No
How can you get it from your parents?
Both of your parents have to have sickle cell anemia.
What do doctors say to people who have sickle cell anemia?
They should eat well.
What does sickle cell anemia do to your body?
it stops it and clogs it.
How is sickle call anemia treated?
Medications, Blood Transfusions, Bone Marrow Transplants.
What can give you sickle cell anemia?
What are new ways scientists are looking to cure sickle cell anemia?
Gene therapy, New Medications, and better pain relief.
How do people find out if they have sickle cell anemia?
they find out when the doctor does tests
when do people fine out about sickle cell anemia?
they fine out when they are babies
What is a red blood cell
A type of blood cell produced in the bone marrow that carries oxygen.
Which people are most likely to get sickle cell anemia?
People from Africa, the Middle East, India, or the Mediterranean.
How can the doctors tell the kids what sickle cell anemia is?
They have a tough time understanding the doctors so the doctors have to explain it in small words
What color can human blood cells be?
White and red.
Can sickle cell anemia break apart easily?
Yes.