Tag: #SCD
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WARRIORS ENCOURAGEMENT
Slides from Sickle Cell Aid Foundation to celebrate warriors and their strength
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SHARING YOUR JOURNEY
Tito Oye a writer who helps others realise that Sickle cell doesn’t need to define their identity, shared: “I started publicly sharing my health journey with a blog, although at the time it was an anonymous one. Not many people around me at the time even knew I had sickle cell disease. Eventually, as I…
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10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SICKLE CELL DISEASE
Dr. Susan, a pediatric expert, explains some important things to know about Sickle Cell Disease:
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A MESSAGE TO SICKLE CELL WARRIORS
Whether you personally live with sickle-cell disease or you’re a caregiver to someone who does, there’s no doubt that it takes a lot of perseverance for you to push through the tough times. Every day is a constant struggle dealing with pain, fatigue, family drama, work responsibilities and just activities of daily living. Sickle cell…
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GENOTYPE COMPATIBILITY
Genotype compatibility is an important topic that should be discussed as a matter of necessity, between partners who intend to get married and/or bear children. This helps prevent future problems for partners and their child(ren). WHAT IS GENOTYPE? Genotype is simply the genetic makeup of an individual organism which determines a specific characteristic. Blood genotype…
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HOW TO HELP A LOVED ONE
If your loved one has SCD, you want to help the person to enjoy a normal life. Here are ways you can render help: 1. Detecting signs of crisis: Being able to tell when your loved one is about to have a crisis. Knowing the signs can help you deal with crisis quickly or perhaps…
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NOTES TO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
1. Not all sickle cell patients look the same Health professionals may often say, “You don’t look like a sickle cell patient” if the individual doesn’t fit into their preconceived notion of what a sickle cell patient looks like. Growing up, I encountered countless people including health personnels who made this remark to me. Although…
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SEPTEMBER IS SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH
Warrior’s EncouragementStay strong, Sickle Cell Warriors! Your resilience and courage inspire us all during Sickle Cell Awareness Month and every day. You’ve got this! 💪❤️ #SickleCellAwarenessMonth
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MANAGING SICKLE CELL PAIN
You can reduce your risk of painful episodes (sickle cell crises) by avoiding things that can trigger them. Try to: Your healthcare team can give you more advice about avoiding triggers. It’s also a good idea to be prepared for treating painful episodes at home. Keep a ready supply of painkillers (paracetamol or ibuprofen) and…
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