Living with sickle cell anaemia
সিকল সেল অ্যানিমিয়া নিয়ে বসবাস
Common Symptoms
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⚠️ This symptom list is for educational purposes. Having these symptoms does not mean you have this condition. See a doctor for proper diagnosis.
Medicines Commonly Used
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No medicines have been linked to this condition yet.
Sickle cell disease is the name for a group of blood disorders, and the most severe of them is sickle cell anaemia. It's an inherited condition that affects the red blood cells.
In the UK, sickle cell disease is most common in people of African and Caribbean backgrounds.
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What is sickle cell anaemia?
Normal red blood cells are round. In sickle cell anaemia, the red blood cells harden and turn sickle-shaped, like a crescent moon. Because of this, they die too quickly and block blood vessels, and that leads to symptoms that are often painful.
The painful episodes of sickle cell anaemia are called crises. They cause severe pain that can affect any part of the body.
Crises come on suddenly, without any warning.
Support for people with sickle cell anaemia
In her video, Chiamaka talks about a few things that help her deal with sickle cell anaemia. These include:
- support from family and friends
- community support
- talking to others with the condition
Chiamaka also gets support from the Hope Project Scotland. They help patients and families to deal with sickle cell disease.
Find out more about sickle cell disease
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Read more: Sickle cell disease