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- What Is Sickle Cell Disease? - NHLBI, NIH
Sickle cell disease — also called sickle cell anemia — is a group of inherited disorders that affect hemoglobin , the major protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells Normally, red blood cells are disc-shaped and flexible so they can move easily through the blood vessels
- Enfermedad de Células Falciformes (Sickle cell disease)
(Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States In this fact sheet, learn about the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of SCD )
- Sickle Cell Disease - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH
Treatment options for sickle cell disease include medicines that lessen symptoms, blood transfusions, blood and bone marrow transplants, and gene therapy treatments Bone marrow transplants and gene therapies are potential cures for some people
- Sickle Cell Disease - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Sickle cell disease is sometimes called sickle cell anemia People have sickle cell trait if they inherit a copy of the sickle cell gene from one parent and a copy of the gene for normal hemoglobin, called hemoglobin A, from the other
- Sickle Cell Disease - Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH
Sickle cell disease is an inherited disease, which means you are born with it However, most babies do not have problems from the disease before they are about 5 or 6 months old Symptoms of sickle cell disease vary from person to person and can change over time How the disease affects your body affects the type of symptoms you have People who inherit only one copy of the sickle cell gene
- Sickle Cell Disease Fact Sheet - NHLBI, NIH
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States In this fact sheet, learn about the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of SCD
- Sickle Cell Disease Research - NHLBI, NIH
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has supported research on sickle cell disease — also called sickle cell anemia — since before the NHLBI’s founding in 1948 With each passing decade, the NHLBI has kept a focus on advancing the understanding of sickle cell disease and improving clinical care for people who have it The Institute leads and supports research and programs on sickle
- How Sickle Cell Disease May Affect Your Health - NHLBI, NIH
Sickle cell disease can cause pain, infections, and joint problems throughout the body It can also lead to severe anemia and complications in specific body parts
- September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month - NHLBI, NIH
Join the Blood Diseases Disorders Education Program in bringing greater awareness to sickle cell disease Share the resources below to help people Get to Know Sickle Cell, including common symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and managed, and advancements in research and treatment options You can also find real stories of people affected by sickle cell disease
- Sickle Cell Disease - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
If you or your child has symptoms of sickle cell disease, your healthcare provider may use a number of tests to diagnose the condition If your child’s initial newborn screening results show they may have sickle cell disease or trait, further testing can confirm the diagnosis
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