Sickle Cell Anaemia- Hereditary
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- Created on: 30-04-18 19:22
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Sickle Cell Disease
What is it?
It is a group of inherited conditions that affects the red blood cells. The most serious type is called "Sickle Cell Anaemia"
PIESF
Physical:
- Faulty genes affect how red blood cells develop.
- Experience painful episodes which can be very severe and can last up to a week/minutes/days
- Increased risk of serious infection
- Tired
- Delayed growth
- Increased risk of leg ulcers/gallstones
Intellectual:
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