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Sickle Cell Anemia

• Hereditary blood disorder that occurs chiefly
  among the African American population.
• Causes attacks that may include severe pain, high
  fever, and damage to body organs and tissues.

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Sickle Cell Anemia

• Sickle cell anemia may injure the body
  parts,especially the bones , central nervous
  system, lungs, liver and spleen.
• Some of the effects are infections, jaundice,
  complications during pregnancy, leg ulcers and
  other complications.

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Sickle Cell Anemia

• Inherited the sickling hemoglobin gene from both
  parents.
• Hemoglobin What is it???
• Gives red blood cells their color
• Carries Oxygen to Body Tissue
• Cells Cickle can clog vessels and deprive tissues
  of oxygen.

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Sickle Cell Anemia vs Sickle Cell Trait

• Anemia

• Trait

• Will suffer from pain episodes

• Will never develop Sickle Cell Anemia
• Can pass gene on to children

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How it Happens
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How to Prevent a Sickle Cell Collapse

• Know your sickle cell trait status.
• Engage in a slow and gradual preseason
• conditioning regimen.
• Build up your intensity slowly while training.
• Set your own pace. Use adequate rest and recovery
• between repetitions, especially during gassers
  and
• intense station or mat drills.
• Avoid pushing with all-out exertion longer than
  two to
• three minutes without a rest interval or a
  breather.

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How to Prevent a Sickle Cell Collapse

• If you experience symptoms such as muscle pain,
• abnormal weakness, undue fatigue or
  breathlessness,
• stop the activity immediately and notify your
  athletic
• trainer and/or coach.
• Stay well hydrated at all times, especially in
  hot and
• humid conditions.
• Avoid using high-caffeine energy drinks or
  supplements,
• or other stimulants, as they may contribute to
  dehydration.
• Maintain proper asthma management.
• Refrain from extreme exercise during acute
  illness,
• if feeling ill, or while experiencing a fever.

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How to Prevent a Sickle Cell Collapse
Beware when adjusting to a change in altitude,
e.g., a rise in altitude of as little as 2,000
feet. Modify your training and request that
supplemental oxygen be available to you. Seek
prompt medical care when experiencing unusual
physical distress.