Serum zinc level during and after acute painful episodes in children with sickle cell anemia at the aminu kano teaching hospital, Kano, Northern Nigeria

Conclusion: Zinc deficiency occurs in children with SCA and the deficiency is worsened by acute painful events Therefore, it is recommended that zinc level should be assessed and any deficiency treated. Supplementation of zinc should also be enhanced as this may reduce painful crisis in SCA.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research