- About Sickle Cell Disease | Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) | CDC
Overview Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen Healthy red blood cells are round, and they move through small blood vessels to carry oxygen to all parts of the body
- Sickle cell anemia - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Sickle cell anemia is one of a group of inherited disorders known as sickle cell disease It affects the shape of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of the body Red blood cells are usually round and flexible, so they move easily through blood vessels
- Sickle cell disease - Wikipedia
Sickle cell disease (SCD), also simply called sickle cell, is a group of inherited haemoglobin-related blood disorders [2] The most common type is known as sickle cell anemia [2]
- Sickle Cell Disease What Is Sickle Cell Disease? - NHLBI, NIH
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen through the body Misshapen red blood cells can block blood flow causing lifelong health problems
- Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Symptoms, Causes Types
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder It causes your red blood cells to form into a “C” shape It can cause pain and serious complications
- Sickle cell anemia - Harvard Health
People with sickle cell anemia inherit a defective type of hemoglobin When oxygen levels inside a red blood cell get low, the defective hemoglobin forms long rods These rods stretch the red blood cells into long, abnormal sickle shapes In contrast, normal red blood cells are disc-shaped
- Sickle Cell Disease | FDA
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that can cause anemia, severe pain, infections, organ damage, and stroke
- Research Reveals Avenues for Informing and Improving Sickle Cell Care
In sickle cell disease, abnormal hemoglobin production causes the red blood cells to become rigid and sickle-shaped, leading to blood vessel blockages and subsequent pain and organ damage
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