Tag Archives: Sickle Cell Anaemia

Daily Health Tips: World Sickle Cell Day

Posted on June 19, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Today is World Sickle Cell Day with the theme ‘Control of Sickle Cell Disease in Nigeria at Primary Care Level’ This is to ensure that people who have this disease have access to care and are not seen as ‘Abiku’ … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: How Come My 4-Year Old Baby With Sickle Cell Anaemia Has Never Had A Bone Pain Crisis?

Posted on February 18, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Good morning Dr. Ketch. I have a son who is genotype SS but had never had any painful crisis before neither has he been transfused before. Is it possible to be genotype SS and still not have painful crisis … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: My Fiancee And I Have AS genotype. Should We Get Married?

Posted on June 24, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: I have a girlfriend who is a virgin and we are about getting married next year but the risk I am taking is I am AS and she is AS. Do you think l am doing the right thing? … Continue reading →

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