Long-Term Organ Damage in Sickle Cell Patients Explained
Sickle cell anemia is a lifelong genetic blood disorder that affects the shape and function of red blood cells. Instead of being round and flexible, these red blood cells are crescent or “sickle”-shaped. This abnormal shape causes them to get stuck in blood vessels, block blood flow, and break down faster than normal cells. While sickle cell anemia is often associated with pain crises, fatigueRead More…
