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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a major genetic and hereditary disease that affect the normal round shape of red blood cells causing them to become crescent moons or sickled shaped.
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a major genetic and hereditary disease that affect the normal round shape of red blood cells causing them to become crescent moons or sickled shaped.
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#WorldSickleCellDay
Round red blood cells can move easily through the blood vessels but sickled shaped cells interconnect and can result in blood clots. These blood clots can cause extreme pain in the back, chest, hands and feet. #WorldSickleCellDay
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The disrupted blood flow can also cause damage to bones, muscles and organs. People with sickle cell disease often feel weak, tired and look pale. The whites of the eyes and skin often have a yellowish tint.
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They say love conquers all! But when it comes to Sickle Cell, does love really conquer?
When you Consider the emotional and financial strain that comes with having children with Sickle Cell Anaemia, is it still worth it?
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When you Consider the emotional and financial strain that comes with having children with Sickle Cell Anaemia, is it still worth it?
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They tell us to marry someone we love. If the said partner has been verified to be a faithful believer and a true love, Is it still a valid reason for 2 people who are not genotype compatible go ahead and get married?
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In as much as we know that considering our future partners’ religious beliefs and morals are important factor, the health aspect cannot be neglected. Some choices you make can mar your relationships no matter how strong it is.
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