Can children with the sickle cell disease swim?

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Dr Hema Pratima

General Practitioner

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9+ Yrs

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Yes, children with sickle cell can swim but in temperrature controlled pools only. They should avoid normal pools as moving from hot to cold water may cause pain crisis and blockages which is harmful for people with sickle cell anemia.

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