Hemolytic Anemia

Sickle Cell Anemia

Sickle cell anemia is one of a group of disorders known as sickle cell disease. Sickle cell anemia is an inherited red blood cell disorder in which there aren't enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout your body. Normally, the flexible, round red blood cells move easily through blood vessels.
Taking the following steps to stay healthy may help you avoid complications of sickle cell anemia: -Take folic acid supplements daily, and choose a healthy diet. -Drink plenty of water. -Avoid temperature extremes. -Exercise regularly, but don't overdo it. -Use over-the-counter (OTC) medications with caution. -Don't smoke.
Symptoms

Abdominal pain

  • Severe

  • Rapidly developing

or Back pain

  • Lower

  • Severe

  • Rapidly developing

or Pain in the leg above the knee

or Joint pain

  • Severe

  • Recurrent

  • Rapidly developing

common

Enlarged fingers

  • With redness

or Enlarged toes

  • With redness

common

Irregular heartbeat

or Rapid heart rate

common

Fatigue

common

Headache

common

Fever

  • Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100.4°F)

Difficulty breathing

  • Recurrent

Dizziness

Yellow eyes or skin

Chest discomfort

  • Rapidly developing

Treatment
Management of sickle cell anemia is usually aimed at avoiding pain episodes, relieving symptoms and preventing complications. Treatments might include medications and blood transfusions. For some children and teenagers, a stem cell transplant might cure the disease.
Recommended specialist

If you have Hemolytic Anemia, then a visit to a general internist is recommended.

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