Definitions
Sickle cell anemia
Overview
With sickle cell disease, an inherited group of disorders, red blood cells contort into a sickle shape. They die early, leaving a shortage of healthy red blood cells (sickle cell anemia), and can block blood flow.
Symptoms
Infections, pain, and fatigue are symptoms.
Treatments
Treatments include medications, blood transfusions, and bone marrow transplant.