What is Sickle Cell Anaemia

A group of disorders that cause red blood cells to become misshapen and break down.

With sickle cell disease, an inherited group of disorders, red blood cells contort into a sickle shape. The cells die early, leaving a shortage of healthy red blood cells (sickle cell anemia) and can block blood flow causing pain (sickle cell crisis).

Infections, pain and fatigue are symptoms of sickle cell disease.

Treatments include medication, blood transfusions and rarely a bone-marrow transplant.

Ayurveda View of Sickle Cell Anaemia

‘Yogaraj and Laxadi guguly’ are two Ayurvedic medicine has been tried clinically on 12 patients for the maintenance of haemoglobine level and prevention of repeated blood transfusion in sicklecell disorders, the duration of treatment was 3 month. Pathological investigations were conducted periodically during the administration of medicine. The patients were examined clinically every month to note the effect of reducing fever, weakness, enlargement of spleen and liver which are statistically significant. The Hb gm% was gradually increased in the treated patient which is also statistically significant, But not required since 1 yr. from the date of research. Thus the study proves that the administration of indigenous medicine with folic acid is beneficial in restoring the blood Hb gm% than that of only folic acid.

what is the cause of Sickle Cell Anaemia

A group of disorders that cause red blood cells to become misshapen and break down.

With sickle cell disease, an inherited group of disorders, red blood cells contort into a sickle shape. The cells die early, leaving a shortage of healthy red blood cells (sickle cell anaemia) and can block blood flow causing pain (sickle cell crisis).

Infections, pain and fatigue are symptoms of sickle cell disease.

Treatments include medication, blood transfusions and rarely a bone-marrow transplant.

Symptoms of Sickle Cell Anaemia

Anemia. Sickle cells break apart easily and die, leaving you with too few red blood cells. …
Episodes of pain. Periodic episodes of pain, called pain crises, are a major symptom of sickle cell anemia. …
Swelling of hands and feet. …
Frequent infections. …
Delayed growth or puberty. …

Ayurvedic Treatment of Sickle Cell Anaemia

‘Yogaraj and Laxadi guguly’ are two Ayurvedic medicine has been tried clinically on 12 patients for the maintenance of haemoglobine level and prevention of repeated blood transfusion in sicklecell disorders,

Home Remedies for Sickle Cell Anaemia

Take folic acid supplements daily, and choose a healthy diet. …
Drink plenty of water. …
Avoid temperature extremes. …
Exercise regularly, but don’t overdo it. …
Use over-the-counter (OTC) medications with caution. …
Don’t smoke.