Signs and Symptoms
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of sickle cell disease can lead to earlier diagnosis and better health outcomes.
Common symptoms include:
• Severe pain episodes (pain crises)
• Fatigue and weakness
• Frequent infections
• Swelling of the hands and feet
• Shortness of breath
• Delayed growth and development in children
If you or someone you know experiences these symptoms, seek medical advice for proper evaluation and care. Early diagnosis and consistent treatment can significantly improve quality of life.
Awareness saves lives. Share this message and help spread the facts about sickle cell disease.
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What is Sickle Cell Disease?
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that affects the shape and function of red blood cells. Instead of being round and flexible, the cells become hard, sticky, and sickle-shaped, making it difficult for blood to flow freely through the body. This can lead to severe pain, infections, anemia, and other serious health complications.
As we count down to World Sickle Cell Day, join us in raising awareness, promoting early diagnosis, advocating for quality healthcare, and celebrating the resilience of individuals and families living with sickle cell disease.
Together, we can create a future where everyone affected by SCD has the opportunity to live a healthy and fulfilling life.
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Sickle cell does not make you less human. Rest when you need to. Rise when you can. Both are strength.
Keep showing up for yourself.
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great job @NCDAllianceKe , @HemexHealth this will not only help with early diagnosis of sickle cell desease, it will encourage more people to know their genotypes which will help avoid sickle cell trait intermarriages hence reducing sickle cell births
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We held a held a partnership engagement meeting with @HemexHealth aimed at strengthening screening & care for people living with sickle cell disease.
As part of their commitment to support this initiative, Hemex Health donated a Hemex Gazelle machine to be stationed in Vihiga.