Illustration of sickle cell disease showing crescent-shaped red blood cells in the bloodstream, highlighting a genetic blood disorder that can cause anemia, pain crises, and blocked blood flow
Palakkad : A 30-year-old tribal man from Attappady died at Thrissur Medical College Hospital on Saturday following complications associated with sickle cell disease and jaundice. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news. The deceased was identified as Suresh , a native of Vellamari in Kottathara, Attappady. He had been suffering from sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder, since childhood. As his condition worsened, he was shifted to Palakkad district hospital around noon and later referred to Thrissur Medical College Hospital for specialised treatment. Doctors also diagnosed him with jaundice. Suresh leaves behind his father Radhakrishnan, mother Rangi, wife Chelsi, who is six months pregnant, and their three-year-old son Dhruv. Download the TOI App.
Suresh was admitted to Kottathara Tribal Speciality Hospital on Friday morning after developing high fever and diarrhoea.