Sickle Cell Anemia

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Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder that affects the hemoglobin molecule in red blood cells. Hemoglobin is the part of the red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs and delivers it to the rest of the body.

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General Information

Variants of Sickle Cell Disease NetWellness Article

Sickle Cell Anemia Adam Article

Sickle Cell Anemia MedlinePlus

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The Body

Genetics and Sickle Cell Anemia: It's Not a “Black Disease” NetWellness Article

Abnormal Hemoglobin - Image Adam Article

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Complications

Chronic Conditions of Sickle Cell Anemia NetWellness Article

Anemia

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Abdominal Pain Adam Article

Bilirubin

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Treatment

Treatments for Sickle Cell Anemia NetWellness Article

Bone Marrow Transplant Adam Article

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Avoid Dehydration Adam Article

Living With Sickle Cell Anemia (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - NIH)

Practical Tips for Preventing a Sickle Cell Crisis (familydoctor.org)

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Variants of Sickle Cell Disease