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- United News of India
Awareness needed to tackle sickle cell disease in AP: doctors
Kakinada, June 19 (UNI) Sickle cell anemia is one of a group of inherited disorders known as sickle cell disease and creating awareness goes a long way in tackling the spread of the disease, said medical professionals on Thursday.
Noted doctors Dr Addala Satyanarayana and Dr Bonda Suryarao, while addressing the awareness meeting held under the auspices of Adabala Trust in Ramanaiahpeta here to mark the celebration of World Sickle cell Day, said that the disease affects the shape of red blood cells which carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Red blood cells are usually round and flexible as such they move easily through blood vessels.
In sickle cell anemia, some red blood cells are shaped like sickles or crescent moons. These sickle cells also become rigid and sticky, which can slow or block blood flow. Those suffering from the disease are anemic, look pale and have swelling of hands and legs.
If infected by Jaundice, it takes a long time for them to get cured. The sickle cell disease patients should improve their body immunity by a nutritious diet containing fruits, vegetables and cereals, they added.
Adabala Rathna Prasad, Chinthapalli Subbarao. Buddharaju Satyanarayana Raju, G Krishnamohan were among those who attended.
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