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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 12 Dec 2024
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What is the difference between sickle cell and leukemia?
Both are diffrent while leukemia is a type of cancer which involves uncontrolled cell division. On the contrary, sickle cell is an abnormality in red blood cells. (due to lack of red blood cells).
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
How is sickle cell anemia transferred?
Sickle cell anemia cannot be passed on from one person to the other. It is not contagious. It can be only passed on from parents to children by birth.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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 12 Dec 2024
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