SICKLING CRISIS

Updated 5/24

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Sickle cell anemia is a form of anemia common to certain
peoples in areas of the world, or example Africa,Caribbean
and Mediterranean. The red blood cells are not rounded, 

but have a sickle shape. Red blood cells carry oxygen and
in sickle cell anemia, their ability is limited. In a crisis,
the cells clump and occlude the veins, not arteries as these

have high pressure.

Conditions such as anxiety , dehydration,  infection or
trauma may trigger a sickling crisis. Difficulty breathing
and excruciating pain are symptoms of a crisis.Treatment
is directed at giving oxygen, monitoring vital signs and
correcting the cause. Magnesium Sulfate is also used to
treat this condition.