The Deputy Chairperson, Sickle Cell Support Society of Nigeria,
Dr Obiageli Nnodu, has advised sickle cell patients to drink more water and
remain warm to avoid complications of their ailment.
Nnodu, who is also a Consultant Hematologist at the
University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, said that cold induces crises and
complications for the afflicted.
She said dehydration also facilitated crises and
complications in the management of the disease.
