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Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Symptoms, Causes & Types
Aug 13, 2025 · 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.
About Sickle Cell Disease | Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) | CDC
Feb 21, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders. Abnormal hemoglobin is produced. Red blood cells become hard and sticky and get stuck in small blood …
Sickle Cell Disease - Johns Hopkins Medicine
What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. That means it is passed down from a parent’s genes. It causes the body to make abnormal hemoglobin. …
Sickle cell anemia - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Sep 12, 2025 · 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. …
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WHO Publishes New Guidelines for SCD Management in Africa The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a comprehensive package of interventions for sickle cell disease …
Sickle Cell Disease Coalition – The Sickle Cell Disease ...
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that causes red blood cells to form into a crescent shape, like a sickle. These cells break apart easily, clump together, and stick to the …