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Sickle Cell Disease

A group of disorders that cause red blood cells to become deformed and break down.
With RBC malady, associate degree transmitted cluster of disorders, red blood cells twist into a reaping hook form. The cells die early, feat a shortage of healthy red blood cells (sickle cell anaemia) and might block blood flow inflicting pain (sickle cell crisis).
Infections, pain and fatigue area unit symptoms of RBC malady.
Treatments embody medication, blood transfusions and infrequently a bone-marrow transplant.

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