Trace Elements Deficiency in Patients with Homozygous Sickle Cell Disease.
Br J Med Med Res
;
2014 July; 4(21): 3878-3883
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in English
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| ID: sea-175332
ABSTRACT
Aim:
The serum trace elements statuses of sickle cell patients attending at General Hospital Owerri, Nigeria were investigated to determine whether or not the serum levels of these elements were normal. Materials andMethods:
One hundred confirmed sickle cell patients (HbSS) age 5–30 years were selected. One hundred normal subjects (HbAA) age 5–30 years were used as control.Results:
The levels of trace elements were significantly decreased in sickle cell anemia (p<0.05), except copper, when compared with the control.Conclusion:
The result suggests, but not conclusively, that supplementation of sickle cell patients with food and drug containing trace elements might be helpful, particularly if diminished mineral levels predispose patients to crises.
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Language:
English
Journal:
Br J Med Med Res
Year:
2014
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