The life expectancy of persons with sickle cell anemia is reduced. Some patients, however, can remain without symptoms for years, while others do not survive infancy or early childhood. Nevertheless, with optimal management patients can now survive beyond the fourth decade.
Eating fruits and vegetables has many health benefits. For example, the Increased blood flow reduces the chance of a sickle cell crisis, while more energy helps us to combat fatigue.
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SICKLE CELL TRAIT
If an individual has sickle cell trait, it means that he or she carries or has inherited a single copy of the gene that causes sickle cell disease. It is not a disease.
In general, people with sickle cell trait have normal life with no medical problems.
How to Help a Loved One
If your loved one has SCD, you want to help the person to enjoy a normal life. Here are ways you can provide support:
Detect signs of crisis
Provide a support system
Help with pain relief
Reach out to support services
Keep your child’s teachers informed