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Can you tell it's sickle cell?

Sickle cell is a serious inherited blood condition. A sickle cell crisis can be life-threatening, and acting quickly can save lives.

Anyone can be born with sickle cell disorder, but it's most common in people from a Black African or Black Caribbean background.

Know the signs of a sickle cell crisis:

Pain

Signs of infection, including fever

One-sided paralysis or weakness in the face, arms or legs

Confusion

Difficulty walking or talking

Sudden visual changes

Unexplained numbness

Severe headache

Breathlessness, chest pain or low oxygen levels