ask: im a sicklin patient,last 1 month my periods r going on means blood not stopped yet

Hi mrinal

Thanks for the clarification on sick (thanks Diane!) meaning sickle cell anemia. That's very helpful.

Sickle Cell Anemia it's a genetic condition and as of yet there is no cure, I'm afraid.

Here is some information :

Sickle cell anemia is a group of genetic disorders that changes the composition of red blood cells. The genetic defect affects hemoglobin, which carries oxygen throughout the body.

Causes
Red blood cells are normally soft and round and move easily through the blood vessels. People with sickle cell anemia have an abnormal type of hemoglobin (hemoglobin S), which causes the red blood cells to become hard and sickle-shaped. Because of their odd shape, some of the "sickled" cells get stuck in the small blood vessels. There they break apart, causing blockages in the vessels. If the blockage occurs in a blood vessel that leads to a major organ, the decreased blood flow can cause severe pain and organ damage.

The body recognizes that sickled cells are abnormal and destroys them faster than they can be replaced. This causes anemia, or a shortage of red blood cells, especially under the following conditions:

Fever
Infection
Dehydration
Drop in oxygen or change in air pressure (sometimes occurs during airplane travel)

Risk Factors
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.

Risk factors for sickle cell anemia include:

Genetics: Children who inherit copies of the defective gene from both parents will have sickle cell anemia. Children who inherit only one copy of the gene will not have sickle cell disease, but will carry the trait.
Race: Blacks of sub-Saharan origin
Ethnicity: Greeks, Italians, and people from some parts of India, Central and South America, and the Arabian Peninsula

Symptoms
Sickle cell anemia produces a group of symptoms known as a sickle cell crisis. These are episodes of pain that occur with varying frequency and severity, and are usually followed by periods of remission. The risk for a sickle cell crisis increases with any activity that boosts the body's requirement for oxygen, such as illness, physical stress, or high altitudes.

These painful crises can last hours to days. They affect the bones of the back, the long bones, and the chest. The crises can be severe enough to require hospital admission for pain control and intravenous fluids.

Symptoms of impending sickle cell crisis include:

Pain and swelling in the hands and feet
Fever
Jaundice
Anemia
Chest pain, or episodic pain in joints, abdomen, or back
Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Abdominal swelling
Unusual or prolonged headache
Any sudden weakness or loss of sensation
Priapism (prolonged erection)
Sudden vision changes
Sudden, severe anemia can cause:
Weakness
Shortness of breath
Heart failure
Shock
Loss of consciousness

Complications of sickle cell anemia include:

Destruction of the spleen
Severe bacterial infections:
Pneumonia
Meningitis
Kidney and bone infections
Damage to the joints (especially hip and shoulder)
Gallstones
Damage to eyes, resulting in impaired vision
Stroke or other neurological impairment
Seizures
Liver disease
High rate of hepatitis C
Damage to penis, due to priapism (may result in impotence )
Leg ulcers
Heart murmurs or enlarged heart
Delayed growth
Delayed sexual development

Please read more - we have a great Sickle Cell Anemia page here : http://www.empowher.com/media/reference/sickle-cell-anemia

mrinal, I see that your symptoms mirror some of those written above and I have some quwtions for you:

How old are you?
When were you diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia?
What, if any, treatment are you undergoing? Can you name your medicines for us?
How much have you been told about your condition? Has someone sat and explained everything or given you some books about it?
What country do you live in?

If you would like privacy, please feel free to answer these in a personal message.

I look forward to hearing more from you!