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People normally are diagnosed at birth, the symptoms are developed at a young age. A clinical research team did research on 305 children who were diagnosed at birth. The results showed that however old the child would result in how aggressive they symptoms would be. For example, at 6 months of age the child had 6% of symptoms, at 2 years of age the child had 61% of symptoms, and at 8 years old they had 92% of symptoms.
The pain typically peaks between 19 and 39. Some symptoms can be managed at home, if critical medical assistance is advised. Neurologic complications can even be caused by SCD. 25% of children have had silent ischemic lesions that cause neurocognitive functions to be impaired. This can be prevented by transfusion therapy, meaning a blood transfusion each time the patient goes to medical therapy. SCD does cause pain as well at complications but not every SCD case is the same. Not everyone living with Sickle Cell Anemia are having pain and complications. They can live a normal life by eating and exercising and of course taking their medicine on time.
When people are born with SCD, their immune system are weak. Which cause them to be susceptible to disease and sickness 10x as fast as someone who doesn't have SCD. They have created medicines and techniques to help painful episodes from happening. There are even support groups specifically made for SCD. These groups talks about the complications and problems of having SCD and how to deal with it. You or anyone with SCD can join a support group to help benefit and educate about SCD. SCD is a serious blood disease that shouldn't be taken likely. Help someone you know dealing with it.
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