What is a sickle cell disorder ?
Sickle cell disorder is a genetic red blood cells disorder that affects haemoglobin[the protein containing iron that is responsible for transportation of oxygen in red blood cells from the lungs to the tissues]#SickleCellAnaemia
Growing up,I watched my grandmother struggle with a renal disease. Then I didn’t know it was called a renal disease neither did I know what renal diseases are. All I knew was, it was tough seeing her go through so many treatments, but it taught me the importance of awareness.
What is a sickle cell disorder ?
Sickle cell disorder is a genetic red blood cells disorder that affects haemoglobin[the protein containing iron that is responsible for transportation of oxygen in red blood cells from the lungs to the tissues]#SickleCellAnaemia
Did you know the scientists are exploring gene therapy as a potential cure for sickle cell anaemia? there's no cure so far, but treatments like bone marrow transplants and blood transfusions can help manage complications of SCD patients.#Health#NonCommunicableDiseases