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3A51.2 category

Sickle cell disease with crisis

Definition

Sickle cell crisis occurs when the sickle cells block blood flow, thus decreasing oxygen delivery to the tissues. This results in intense to severe pain in the extremities, lower back, abdomen, and chest. A crisis can be brought on by illness, stress, dehydration, exposure to temperature changes or high altitudes.

Inclusions

  • Hb-SS disease with crisis

Also indexed as

Hb S disease with mention of crisisHb-SS disease with crisisHb-SS disease with vaso-occlusive painHbSS with crisisHbSS with crisis with acute chest syndromeHbSS with crisis with feverHbSS with crisis with splenic sequestrationSickle cell disease with crisisSickle cell disease with crisis with acute chest syndromeSickle cell disease with crisis with feverSickle cell disease with crisis with splenic sequestrationhaemoglobin SS disease with crisissickle cell crisissickle-cell anaemia with crisissickle-cell disorder with crisisvaso-occlusive crisis

Nearby in Sickle cell disorders or other haemoglobinopathies