It's important to have a health check-up before marriage. Electrophoresis testing is part of this, and unfortunately, young Thikou's parents only realized this very late. After several trips to the hospital and moments of panic, Thikou's mother, through her sister, finally understood that her son wasn't getting sick for no reason. The doctor delivered devastating news that broke his mother's heart: Thikou has sickle cell disease. From now on, Thikou will have to face this genetic condition every day. Taking medication will be a daily routine. His parents will have to follow several recommendations to ensure he stays healthy and well, because with a child with sickle cell disease, the slightest mistake can be fatal.