A UK charity driving Digital Health Initiatives for kids and families impacted by Sickle Cell and Thalasseamia.
🌟 Supporting Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia
Understanding Painful Crises In Winter |
Did you know that in sickle cell anaemia, the red blood cells can change shape when they're short on oxygen, creating a 'sickle' shape that can get stuck in small blood vessels? HiReader It is a week already since we launched Crescent Kids newsletter [Little dance*] How are you doing? Today, let’s take a moment to understand Sickle Cell and how it affects our little superheroes in the Winter Season! 🦸♂️💪 What is Sickle Cell? Sickle Cell is a condition that makes a person’s blood cells look like little crescent moons. These crescent-shaped cells can get stuck in blood vessels and cause painful crises. In colder climates during winter, this can happen more often. Painful Crises: What are They? Children with Sickle Cell often experience what is called a “painful crisis.” It’s a sudden, severe pain that occurs when sickled red blood cells block blood flow. These crises can last for hours or even days and might require hospital visits. Before then, I hope these tips somewhat make the pain less. Tips to Help During a Painful Crisis: 1. Stay Hydrated: Drinking plenty of water can help prevent cells from sticking together. 2. Keep Warm:Staying warm can reduce the risk of a crisis. 3. Pain Management:Gentle massage or warm baths can sometimes help ease the pain. 4. Medication: Follow the doctor’s prescribed medication and treatment plans. For more resources, please visit our youtube page Supporting Our Superheroes: Let’s be understanding and supportive of children facing Sickle Cell Anemia and their families. A little empathy and care go a long way in making their journey a bit easier. |
CRESCENT KIDS
A UK charity driving Digital Health Initiatives for kids and families impacted by Sickle Cell and Thalasseamia.
2025: A Stronger Community.🧡 Hello Reader, Over the past year, Crescent Kids has grown tremendously – from expanding our support networks to launching new projects aimed at improving the quality of life for children living with Sickle Cell. I know we have been AWOL (Away With Out Leave) but we have been working tremendously to STOP THE PAIN. We are more committed than ever to supporting children with Sickle Cell and Thalassemia, empowering families, and driving impactful change in healthcare....
The Power of Stories.🧡 The Force! @Orifunke My grandma is 88 today. A sickle-cell warrior. I hope I am able to get her to tell her story before she eventually leaves this world. 1:14 PM • Apr 7, 2020 1338 Retweets 4522 Likes Read 205 replies Hello Reader, I saw this tweet and it got me thinking about the importance of sharing our experiences. I saw it as a beautiful reminder of the invaluable wisdom and resilience found in stories of those who have lived not just for decades but who has a...
The Importance of Kindness.🧡 Click the image for more Hello Reader, I am also a big believer of being kind to yourself and how it can make it easier to be kind to others, on certain aspect like speaking to yourself and to others with kindness and maybe all aspects. You live with yourself more than anyone and one thing you might be missing in your self care routine is self-kindness. Living with sickle cell anemia (SCA) or caring for someone who does can be incredibly challenging. The physical,...