WORLD SICKLE CELL DAY



Attention!!
Ladies and Gentlemen before you fall in love with a guy/girl, Go for Genotype screening.

Your genotype compatibility is the real koko.


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Today, marks the world sickle cell day and lot of information aimed at creating awareness on what sickle cell disease is, the preventive measures and modalities in managing its crises will be roll out by different organizations, and individuals.


What we should know about sickle cell disease.


1. It's a genetic disorder - which means it's inherited from one's parents.

2. It affect the Red blood cells and alter it normal shape from round discs to sickle in shape.

3. The sickle cells now hinders the free flow of blood to organs.

4. There's also deprivation of oxygen because the oxygen carrying capacity in the blood becomes abnormal.

5. This lead to decrease in the oxygen supplies to the limbs and organs.

6. When this occur, it will lead to a crises known as VASOOCCLUSIVE CRISES.

And the primary symptom is PAIN.


PREVENTION

1. Premarital screening for genotype to ascertain compatibility.

AA + AA = Can Marry
AA + AS = Can Marry
AA + SS = Can Marry
AS + AS = Can't Marry
SS + SS = Can't Marry

MANAGEMENT

1. Dietary supplements.
2. Medications.
3. Blood transfusions.
4. Stem cell/bone marrow transplant.

Prevention of crises.

1. Take lot of water especially after exercise.

2. Avoid extreme temperature (Cold or Hot).

3. Avoid or reduce stress.

4. Avoid high altitude due to low oxygen concentration.

Solamin