Abstract

HYPOXIA THERAPY IN ANEMIA OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE THROUGH PRANAYAMA

Dr. Ajay Kumar Tripathi*, Dr. Jyothi T., Dr. Deepika P. Chaudhari and Dr. Vaidehi Raole

ABSTRACT

Sickle cell disease is a serious group of disease which are genetically affected. It affects the red blood cells, and RBC become sickle shape. Because of its shapes not able to carry the oxygen to the required area in the body results in chronic anemia. These sickle cells cause other problems in the body like often blocking blood flow and causing painful attacks and sometimes stroke. Stem cells are survives in the hypoxia. This is an attempt to review the effect of pranayama in increasing oxygen carrying capacity in anemia of sickle cell disease.

Keywords: Sickle cell disease, Hypoxia, Pranayam.