Edición N°21 – Artículo 10
Anemia de células falciformes y anemia ferropénica: problemática y síntomas
Sickle cell anemia and iron-deficiency anemia: issues and symptoms
Autores: Jahilyn Angulo Zatizabal, Elio Ramírez Rubira (Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional María Auxiliadora de Esmeraldas)
Resumen
Normalmente, cuando pensamos en tener hijos, no surge la curiosidad ni se considera necesario realizar exámenes sanguíneos o patológicos para verificar si se posee algún gen o alteración hereditaria que pueda causar graves enfermedades a los hijos. La desinformación es un factor que interviene en gran magnitud en este tipo de carencias preventivas.
El objetivo de este trabajo es concientizar acerca de lo común que es portar células falciformes y, en general, cualquier anomalía recesiva. Se demuestra que, si nos informamos a fondo sobre el tema, podemos prevenir muchas enfermedades y evitar niños con rostros tristes, abriendo paso a que su espíritu se proyecte al mundo con total sanidad.
Se considera que la base del cambio está en el conocimiento, el cual brinda las herramientas necesarias para lograrlo. Es fundamental evitar buscar culpables o refugiarse en la frase: “Así lo quiso el destino y no se pudo hacer nada”; la prevención está a la vuelta de una breve investigación.
Palabras clave: anemia ferropénica, células falciformes, genética, prevención.
Abstract
Normally, when we think about having children, we don’t feel the need to undergo blood or genetic testing to check whether we carry any genes or hereditary conditions that could cause serious illnesses in our children. Misinformation plays a major role in this lack of preventive measures.
The goal of this paper is to raise awareness about how common it is to be a carrier of sickle cell trait and, more generally, of any recessive genetic condition. It demonstrates that, if we educate ourselves thoroughly on the subject, we can prevent many diseases and spare children from having sad faces, allowing their spirits to shine out into the world in perfect health.
It is believed that the foundation for change lies in knowledge, which provides the necessary tools to achieve it. It is essential to avoid assigning blame or taking refuge in the phrase, “It was fate, and there was nothing we could do”; prevention is just a brief investigation away.
Keywords: iron-deficiency anemia, sickle cell disease, genetics, prevention.
Edición N°21
Fecha de publicación: 02 octubre del 2026.
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