Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

Why in News?

  • Recently, through  National Health Mission the Government of India, is supporting the states in their efforts to prevent and manage sickle cell disease.

Highlights

  • It is a chronic single gene disorder causing a debilitating systemic syndrome characterized by chronic anaemia, acute painful episodes, organ infarction and chronic organ damage and by a significant reduction in life expectancy
  • Symptoms of sickle cell disease can vary, but some common symptoms include:

Chronic Anaemia is leading to fatigue, weakness, and paleness.

  • Painful episodes (also known as sickle cell crisis): these can cause sudden and intense pain in the bones, chest, back, arms, and legs.
  • It will Delay growth and puberty
  • Government has released technical operational guidelines for prevention and control of hemoglobinopathies in 2016 including sickle cell anaemia.
  • Integrated centers have also been established in 22 tribal districts for treatment and diagnosis.
  • The State Haemoglobinopathy Mission has been established in Madhya Pradesh to address the challenges in screening and management of the disease.
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