Sickle cell crisis (thrombotic)
About Sickle cell crisis (thrombotic)
Occurs in patient with sickle cell disease when sickled red blood cells clog blood vessels. Sickle cell disease is the most common of the inherited blood disorders, and is seen primarily in black Americans and black Africans. A sickle cell crisis causes pain because blood vessels become blocked and the defective red blood cells can damage organs in the body. The most commonly affected organs include: lungs, liver, bone, muscles, brain, spleen, penis, eyes, and kidneys.Symptoms
Chest pain, breathing problems, weakness, seizures, confusion, weak pulse, abdominal pain, coma.Tests & Diagnostics
A history and physical exam will be performed. Blood tests to detect the severity of the anemia and the ability to produce red blood cells will be performed. Other tests to identify the damage done by the sickle cell crisis will be done.Common tests: Complete blood count (CBC), Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), CT Scan, EKG, Lipase, MRI, Troponin, Urinalysis (UA), Ultrasound, X-ray.
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Conventional treatment summary
Treatment includes: intravenous fluids, supplemental oxygen, pain medications, antibiotics (if infection is found), and/or blood transfusions. For additional information contact the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Health Information Center at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov or call (301)592-8573. For more information contact: Sickle Cell Disease Association of American, Inc.: (800)421-8453Medical specialties
Hematology and Oncology · Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
This page is educational content, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for diagnosis and treatment of Sickle cell crisis (thrombotic).