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Can children with the sickle cell disease swim?
Can children with the sickle cell disease swim?
Can children with the sickle cell disease swim?
Yes, children with sickle cell can swim but in temperrature controlled pools only. They should avoid normal pools as moving from hot to cold water may cause pain crisis and blockages which is harmful for people with sickle cell anemia.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Is sickle cell a blood type?
Sickle cell trait is not a type, it is a cell disease. It is an inherited condition in which both hemoglobin A and S are produced in the red blood cells..Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What are sickle cells?
Sickle cells are red blood cells which look like sickle that cuts wheat. It is an inherited disorder which affects the oxygen carrying capacity in the body.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What is the difference between sickle cell and blood cancer?
Both are diffrent while leukemia (blood cancer) is a type of cancer which involves uncontrolled cell division. On the contrary, sickle cell anemia is an abnormality in red blood cells. (due to lack of red blood cells).Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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