SICKLE CELL DISEASE

It is inherited from your parents through the genes. It is not contagious and you cannot get rid of it. It is in your genetic makeup.

Problems Associated With sickle Cell Disease

There are many problems associated with this disease including anemia, painful episodes, jaundice, increased infection and stroke to name a few.

Treatment

Treatment at this time is mainly supportive and anyone with this disease should be under the care of a specialist - Haematologist.

 information by:-
Dr. Cheryl Alexis
The Specialist Centre
Black Rock, St. Michael, Barbados