Sickle cell disorders (medical condition): Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder characterized by red blood cells which are crescent-shaped rather than the normal doughnut shape. These abnormally shaped red blood cells are unable to function normally and tend to undergo premature destruction which leads to anemia. If the genetic defect which causes the condition is inherited from both parents the condition can be quite severe whereas if it is inherited from only one parent, often there are no symptoms. The abnormally shaped red blood cells can cause problems when they clump together and block blood vessels.
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Sickle Cell Anemia:
»Introduction: Sickle Cell Anemia
»Symptoms of Sickle Cell Anemia
»Tests for Sickle Cell Anemia
»Treatments for Sickle Cell Anemia
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Sickle cell disorders: Another name for Sickle Cell Anemia (or close medical condition association).
»Introduction: Sickle Cell Anemia
»Symptoms of Sickle Cell Anemia
»Treatments for Sickle Cell Anemia
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