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Today is #WorldSickleCellDay & we want you to know more about #SickleCellDisease.
It is an inherited blood disease, that causes the red blood cells to have sickle shape thereby, disrupting the free flow of blood & oxygen in the body. #KnowYourGenotype
It is an inherited blood disease, that causes the red blood cells to have sickle shape thereby, disrupting the free flow of blood & oxygen in the body. #KnowYourGenotype
People living with #SickleCellDisease, may often experience serious pains, weakness of the body, delayed growth & development.
They may also look pale due to shortage of blood
as a result of the sudden breakdown of red blood cells in the body .
#SickleCellWarriors
They may also look pale due to shortage of blood
as a result of the sudden breakdown of red blood cells in the body .
#SickleCellWarriors
Factors such as cold weather, too much exercise, tobacco smoke, lack of fluid, plane flights & high altitudes can contribute to the painful attacks (crisis), experienced by those living with #sicklecelldisease.
#SickNotWeak
#SickleCellAwareness
#SickleCellWarriors
#SickNotWeak
#SickleCellAwareness
#SickleCellWarriors
