This may be an explanation of what you see on a cool winter night. However, in many cases these words represent red blood cell shape and are a sign of sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder and occurs in children with sickle cell traits in both parents. Sickle cells can become very painful, sometimes debilitating diseases. The erythrocytes of individuals with sickle cells are less flexible and may lose normal circular, discotic, sickle shaped, jagged edges, irregularly shaped indentations or crescent shapes. Since these oddly shaped cells do not readily migrate through smaller vessels, they tend to collect and cause occlusion, so that these individuals experience pain. The place of pain is directly related to the painful place. The cells gathered. When the blood flow to the main organs becomes obstructed, the pain becomes more general and life-threatening complications may occur. During these acute painful episodes, this condition is known as sickle cell crisis (SCC).
Sickle cell also has a short life expectancy from the term sickle cell anemia than normal red blood cells leading to anemia. Red blood cells carry the oxygen necessary for the body to function, to all tissues and organs in the body. Depending on the severity of the anemia, abnormal fatigue and weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness, rapid beating, other symptoms may appear, if red blood cells are too little.
Blood transfusions are carried out for patients with moderate to severe anemia. Other problems commonly associated with SCC are infections and serious pain. Treatment includes rest. Antibiotics to combat infections; intravenous liquids for hydration and circulation increase; drugs to ease the pain. Organ failure is less frequent, but it is a very dangerous complication and requires special support for the affected body system.
September is the month of national sickle cell dementia. This observation began in 1975, but President Reagan established September in August 1983 as "National sickle cell anemia recognition month". Ironically, September is the perfect moon to learn about sickle-cell disease. The beginning of autumn - the start of a cold season, the start of a vacation ... the beginning of the SCC season!
In my experience as a nurse I noticed that the number of patients hospitalized for sickle cell disease has dramatically increased during this time. It can be caused by circulation problems, oxygen reduction (too little oxygen in the blood), or water reduction (less blood in the liquid becomes thicker blood). People with sickle cells are never disease-free, but take some action to prevent the actual crisis, you can live a relatively normal and healthy life. Here are some helpful tips to help relieve pain as much as possible during this winter season:
* Please exercise regularly. However, there is no sign of fatigue.
* Especially during the warm weather, drink at least 8 water a day. Please take a lot of moisture while exercising (in addition to 8 glasses per day).
* Reduce or avoid stress. Hint: Yoga, exercise, daily meditation, self hypnosis is a very good tool to relieve stress.
* Treat any infectious disease as soon as possible. Please consult your doctor immediately.
* In hot seasons, wear warm clothes in a cold season, always wear clothes in an air-conditioned room. I can never swim in cold water.
* Please put in a warm bath every day. Relaxing in the Jacuzzi is very helpful but always please check with your doctor first. Temperature may be too warm for some individuals (ie pregnant women, men with low sperm counts, and other people with certain diseases).
Limit the amount of alcohol you drink.
* Do not smoke. If you are smoking, please close it.
* If you experience pain suffering according to gentle analgesics or doctor's instructions, consult your doctor immediately. You may face a crisis and may need to be hospitalized, but a rapid medical procedure may shorten the length of stay in the hospital.
Happy and healthy autumn!
