Sickle Cell Anemia

Q.  After Electrophoresis test in which disease, the white, yellow and red card is distributed to the patient?
- Published on 03 Oct 16

a. TB
b. Haemophilia
c. AIDS
d. Sickle Cell

ANSWER: Sickle Cell
 
  • Sickle Cell Anemia is a serious condition in which the red blood cells can become sickle-shaped (that is, shaped like a "C").
  • Normal red blood cells are smooth and round like a doughnut without a hole. They move easily through blood vessels to carry oxygen to all parts of the body.
  • Sickle-shaped cells do not move easily through blood vessels; they are stiff and sticky, and tend to form clumps and get stuck in blood vessels. The clumps of sickle cells block blood flow in the blood vessels to the limbs and organs. Blocked blood vessels can cause pain, serious infections and organ damage.
  • As per Sickle Cell Disease Control Program under NRHM, colour coded cards are distributed to patients (Red-Sufferer, Yellow-Carrier, White-Negative).

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