Six out of 10 children with sickle cell disorder may suffer stroke, say paediatricians

Janet Ogundepo Child health specialists have said six out of 10 stroke cases in children in the country are linked to sickle cell anaemia, among other causes such as heart diseases and infections. The experts added that infections, hypertension and kidney disease in pregnancy increased the risk of stroke in unborn babies, noting that prolonged [...]The post Six out of 10 children with sickle cell disorder may suffer stroke, say paediatricians appeared first on Healthwise.

Read More