My dear NX viewers, i decided to post this because issues regarding GENOTYPE have affected and is still affecting relationships.
I am not a medical doctor (wish I were) and am not really science inclined, but I read a lot. Moreover the issue of SICKLE CELL DISEASE (SCD) is one dear to my heart.
As you all might have noticed, threads about genotype incompatibility is sprouting here and there on major blogs and sometimes the opinion of people on those blogs vary. From the practical ones who see Life as experimental (that is, science proven or Doctors opinion) to the zealots who believe that religion is the ”be all and end all”.
I know some facts about SCD andI have also heard of some myths concerning SCD.
MAJOR FACTS:
SCD, is a blood disease. It is inherited from from the HB s genes of both parents. (so it’s both parents that should share the blame game, if any)
SCD crisis occurs when you have a mutation of the red blood cells (the doctors and lab scientists should explain better).
Crisis is not always painful ,but it can also be extreemly painful (you wouldn’t wish your enemies that kind of pain)
Some, not all SCD persons have the yellowing of the eyes (probably due to jaundice) and they also have a kind of stunted growth (also not all those affected by SCD )
SCD is MANAGEABLE. And DEFINITELY NOT a Terminal disease.
There is more risk of losing an SCD person when they are still children ( because they are yet to understand their body system and take adequate care of themselves)
With good nutrition and religiously adhering to their medications, SCD persons can live to an old age. ( heard of woman who is in her 80′s that has got it.
MYTHS:
SCD persons will die before or by their 15, or 18, or 21 or 27 or 30.
SCD persons cannot bear children ( especially the males. A lie from the pit of Hell. My friend’s lecturer in school already had 3 children before he graduated– not adopted btw!)
SCD persons shouldn’ have malaria ( please no allow mosquitoes near anybody whey get SCD) y? it is very dangerous for them health wise.
And a whole lot of other things.
NOTE: I am AGAINST AS/AS PARTNERS GOING INTO MARRIAGE. Do the right thing and let’s all join hands and see that SCD stops with our generations.. if possible.
Yes GOD IS ALIVE AND WE SHOULD TRUST HIM. BUT DO NOT GO ABOUT TEMPTING FATE.
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