Anaemias
The body produces too much iron
The blood does not have enough red blood cells
The blood becomes thick
Too many white blood cells are produced
Too little sleep
Too much sugar
Too little iron in the blood
Exposure to X-ray radiation
Men
Women
Teenagers
Older adults
The body is less able to absorb oxygen from the lungs
Blood becomes thin
Tissues retain fluids
None of the above
Pale gums
Dark circles under the eyes
Bleeding
Numbness in hands and feet
Oxygen
Vitamin C
Vitamin B-12 and folic acid
Carbon dioxide
More falls
High blood pressure
Diminished eyesight
Diabetes
Is contagious (passed from person to person)
Can block blood flow in blood vessels
Is easily prevented or cured
All racial and ethnic groups are at equal risk for the condition
African
Fair hair and blue eyed
Nausea (feeling sick to your stomach) and vomiting
Nosebleeds
Sudden pain throughout the body
Learn as much about the disease as possible
Make sure your child gets ongoing care
Know the warning signs of sickle cell complications
All of the above
Iron Deficiency
Sickle cell
Pernicious Anemia
Thalassemia
Pernicious Anemia
Thalassemia
Sickle cell
Iron Deficiency
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