What is sickle cell anemia/disease?
Sickle Cell Anemia is a serious disease in which the red blood cells are sickle shaped or C shaped. Sickle Cell is only one type of anemia. Normal red blood cells are disc-shaped and move easily through the blood vessels. Whereas, sickle cells cannot. Sickle cells also contain abmormal hemoglobin. Since the sickle cells contain abnormal hemoglobin, it makes them stiff and sticky and can cause blocks in the blood vessels. These blocks can cause serious pain and also damage major organs in the body.
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