365DAYS CAMPAIGN AGAINST NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Day 266 of 365SICKLE CELL HEALTH: WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR II• Watch for signs of stroke. Some children living with SCD may have learning difficulties due to health problems associated with stroke (blockage of blood vessels in the brain that then causes brain damage). • Teachers should be aware that declines in academic achievement, inability to maintain attention, difficulties with organization and mild delays in vocabulary development...

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365DAYS CAMPAIGN AGAINST NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Day 262 of 365 SICKLE CELL HEALTHY TIP IPlenty of fluids – People living with sickle cell disease need to take plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. Fluids should be taken regularly at all-time both in cold and hot season. • Keep warm and dry - Sickle Cell Anemia may get worse in cold and wet situations. Always make sure you are warm and dry.Avoid strenuous activities – Cross country, running, competitive swimming and any strenuous...

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365DAYS CAMPAIGN AGAINST NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Day 261 of 365 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SICKLE CELL P2Sickle cell disease causes red blood cells to “sickle” or become banana shaped when they are stressed and this can make it difficult for them to flow through blood vessels. Normal red blood cells are round and flexible and can move easily through blood vessels, but some of the cells in patients with sickle cell disease become crescent moon shaped and stick to blood vessels. This...

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