Tag: #sicklecellwarrior
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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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WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE AS AN SCD PATIENT
Make sure you know when to get medical advice and where to go, as sickle cell disease can cause a number of serious problems that can appear suddenly. Problems to look out for include: 1. A high temperature over 38C (or any increased temperature in a child). 2. Severe pain that is not responding to…
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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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WHAT IS SICKLE CELL DISORDER?
Sickle cell is an inherited disease caused by a defect in a gene. A person will be born with sickle cell disease only if two genes are inherited- one from the mother and one from the father. A person who inherits just one gene is healthy and said to be a “carrier” of the disease.…
