Sickle cell anemia symptoms

At some point in your life, you’ll accidentally drop something into the sink. If it’s small and of little value, like a grape, it may not be an issue. You let the water run and flush it through. But if your kid slips a big piece of Lego down the drain, you’re going to have some bigger problems when it gets stuck in your pipes. That’s kind of like what happens during a The stuck cells slow or even totally block blood flow, so some parts of your body don’t get the oxygen they need. That can cause intense pain that lasts anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks. But you can take steps to lower your chances of a crisis. And even when one comes on, you may be able to care for yourself at home. Symptoms The most common sign is pain that might be dull, stabbing, throbbing, or sharp, and seems to come out of nowhere. How severe it is and how long it lasts varies with different people and different crises. Some people have crises here and there, while others may have them every month. You might feel the pain anywhere in your body and in more than one place, but it’s often in your: • Arms and legs • Belly • Chest • Hands and feet (more typical in young children) • Lower back You may also have: • • Extreme tiredness • • Painful erections in males • • Yellowish Causes Typically, you won’t know why you had a crisis, and there may be more than one cause. Possible triggers include: • Being at high altitudes (mountain climbing, for example) • Changes in temperature, like if you go from a ...