Question

Write a brief note. 

Sickle cell anaemia: symptoms and treatment

Answer 1

Symptoms:

1. Swelling of hands and legs
2. Pain in joints
3. Severe general body aches
4. Frequent colds and cough
5. Constant low grade fever
6. Exhaustion
7. Pale face
8. Low haemoglobin content

Remedies:

This disease is spread in only one way, i.e. reproduction. Hence, husband and wife should get their blood examined either before marriage or after it.

1. A carrier or sufferer should avoid marriage with another carrier or sufferer.
2. A person suffering from sickle cell anaemia should take a tablet of folic acid daily.