Sickle cell anemia

Sickle cell anemias are chronic hemolytic diseases that may induce three types of acute accidents: severe anemia, severe bacterial infections, and ischemic vasoocclusive accidents (VOA) caused by sickle-shaped red blood cells obstructing small blood vessels and capillaries. Many diverse complications can occur.

Epigastric pain

Pain that is localized to the region of the upper abdomen immediately below the ribs.


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21677622
 FEMALE
Zoster myelitis in sickle cell anemia.
Mousali YM, Sobhi EM, Makkawi SO.
Neurosciences (Riyadh). 2011;16(3):273-5.
A 17-year-old female patient, known case of sickle cell anemia was admitted to our hospital with 10 days history of fever, vomiting, and epigastric pain.