Prevention of Sickle Cell Disease

  • Graphic design with the heading Sickle Cell Disease and elements of blood cells, test tubes, doctor and medical chart
    Sickle Cell Disease
    Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic blood disorder characterized by mutated hemoglobin that causes red blood cells to become “sickle” shaped. These red blood cells stick together and hinder the blood flow and oxygen from reaching all parts of the body. It can create blockage of small blood vessels resulting in pain and organ damaging complications. Regular medical checkups and ongoing management are crucial to prevent further complications.
Submitted by dr.lavleen.hea… on 14 June 2024
Graphic image depicting Sickle Cell Disease with text overlay Prevention

Prevention of Sickle Cell Disease

  • There is no known way to prevent this genetic disease.
  • Avoid consanguineous marriages and encourage blood testing before marriage
  • Screening tests such as Prenatal diagnosis or new born screening can be done to check if baby has sickle cell disease for prompt intervention and treatment.
  • We must keep check on symptoms for sickle cell disease and early diagnosis of it.  

 

References

  1. Image 1 : https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=745&language=English
  2. Image 2 : https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sickle-cell-disease/causes
  3. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/sicklecell/facts.html
  4. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sickle-cell-disease
  5. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/sickle-c…
  6. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sickle-cell-anemia/sympt…
  7. https://sickle.nhm.gov.in/uploads/english/OperationalGuidelines.pdf
  8. http://scancainc.org/learn/types-of-sickle-cell-disease/
Changed
19/Jun/2024
Community
Care For Rare Disease Circle
Youth Thalassemic Alliance
Condition
Sickle Cell Disease

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