My age is 23.I am a sickle cell anaemia patient.i got it inherited from my father.I use 2 have pain at different parts of my body (Mostly hands,soldiers,legs)and had taken alot of pain killers.No one ever detected it.Just a year back it was detected by a doctor,when I had a big attack of pain .I was adviced 2 take bed rest 4 1 month.I am having a height of 5.4feet.i use 2 look very thin.Nither my height nor my health is improving.I use 2 have pain in my hands and legs.Now am under medicin.I want 2 know that"Can it ever be cured?,Can my health be improved?Do I have 2 take medicin always,every day?,Can I live a life of a normal being?"
2006-09-04 06:50:31 · 9 answers · asked by puja 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I don't know if it will "ever" be cured. It's a genetic disease. At this stage in the game the medical community has a long way to go to fix genetically induced medical conditions. Treating symptoms, though, is an easier task to manage. Take your medicine.
So I don't know if it will "ever" be cured, but I can assure you that if there is a genetic therapy developed for it, it will take a long time to get to that point, and even then the therapy might be something they can give to a developing fetus to "cure" it, but as a fully developed adult they may not have something to help you. Again, with genetic diseases, treating the symptom is the best we can do at this point.
2006-09-04 06:58:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If all the people in the world with sickle cell anaemia refused to have children, then it could be eradicated.
Once you have it, there is no easy cure at the moment.
In order to cure it, you would have to change the DNA of the cells making red blood cells in the bone marrow so that they do not produce Hb S but instead produce the normal haemoglobin (Hb).
This would be possible if an accurate technique were developed using, say, a retrovirus reverse transcriptase able to "write in" a new gene. However, the possibilities of this are a long way off yet.
2006-09-04 06:52:48 · answer #2 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Researchers are working on trying to find a cure or a reversal to the cells, yes you will have to take medication and you should start doing some research and talking to your doctor about your lifestyle. See a nutritionist as well. Stand up and take action and learn how you can fight this pain. Take hope that you can learn how combat this. My prayers are with you!! Good luck.
2006-09-04 06:58:14 · answer #3 · answered by gymfreak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sickle cellular Anemia is a hereditary/genetic ailment that for the duration of particular happens contained in the African race and,much less in many cases,in human beings of Mediterranean history. that's a blood ailment.The pink Blood Cells incorporate an marvelous sort of hemoglobin ( oxygen donning pigment ). The cells are distorted in shape. They resemble a sickle ( it incredibly is how the desperate the call of the ailment). approximately one in 12 blacks has the ailment. Sickle cellular anemia happens in a guy or woman who has inherited hemoglobin S from the two mothers and dads. If hemoglobin S is inherited from one determine,the guy could have sickle cellular trait and,it in many cases freed from indications. The prognosis is created from examination of a specifically dealt with blood smear for the presence of sickle-formed pink cells and electrophoresis ( a technique it incredibly is used to chop up and % out blood { serum} proteins and different components.there is not any therapy for the ailment. persistent Sickle cellular ( hemolytic anemia) is dealt with with a existence-long direction of folic acid. i'm hoping this facilitates !! there is alot greater advice approximately this ailment yet, i wanted to a minimum of supply the records because it applies on your question.
2016-09-30 08:17:09 · answer #4 · answered by bradberry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see care from a medical center that specializes in treatment of sickle cell anemia. There are many throughout the US.
I would also recommend doing some research on reputable medical center sites as they may discuss treatments that would work for you. This link is from the Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sickle-cell-anemia/DS00324
2006-09-04 06:58:10 · answer #5 · answered by Newlungs2004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can be cured, by Jesus Christ. He is a healer, and if you don't have a relationship with Him, I suggest you get one quick. He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. You can live a long, prosperous, and healthy life.
2006-09-04 07:30:34 · answer #6 · answered by A M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a genetic trait that passes it on. By identifying those who carry it and pass it on, eliminating reproduction in those persons, it could be eliminated through reproduction. Cured-no, eliminated yes.
2006-09-04 06:54:57 · answer #7 · answered by Shayna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eugenics can cure it in one generatilon. Every carrier of the gene knows it and if he or she would adopt instead of breed it would be over.
2006-09-04 07:54:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bone marrow transplant would cure it, but it has its own hazards and risks.
2006-09-04 07:26:24 · answer #9 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋