Your child has sickle cell anemia. This is a condition passed down through genes. It affects the red blood cells (RBCs), the cells that carry oxygen. Sickle cell disease can cause serious issues. Learn more about the condition here.
Sickle cell anemia is a problem passed down through genes. It affects the red blood cells (RBCs). RBCs have a protein called hemoglobin that lets them carry oxygen through the body. With sickle cell anemia, a problem with the hemoglobin causes the cells to be C-shaped (like a sickle) instead of round. As a result, the cells can't move easily through the smallest blood vessels.
Anemia occurs when there are not enough healthy red blood cells (RBCs) in the body. Mild anemia can cause your child to feel very tired or have less energy than normal. Severe anemia can cause many health problems.
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