Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder caused by abnormal hemoglobin, leading red blood cells to take on a crescent shape. This abnormality can obstruct blood flow, causing pain, organ damage, anemia, and an increased risk of infections.
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder caused by abnormal hemoglobin, leading red blood cells to take on a crescent shape. This abnormality can obstruct blood flow, causing pain, organ damage, anemia, and an increased risk of infections.