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.

Sickle cell disease (SCD), also simply called sickle cell, is a group of inherited haemoglobin-related blood disorders. [2] The most common type is known as sickle cell anemia. [2] Sickle …

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 …

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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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. …

Sep 28, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells. Common symptoms include anemia, fatigue, severe pain, and swelling.

Jan 24, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) occurs when red blood cells change from a round shape to a “sickle” shape. Learn about the symptoms and how SCD can affect you.

People who inherit one sickle cell gene and one normal gene have sickle cell trait (SCT). People with sickle cell trait usually do not have any of the symptoms of sickle cell disease (SCD), but …

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. In this fact sheet, learn about the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of SCD.