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The condition results in abnormal haemoglobin, causing the red blood cells to become rigid and ‘sickle’ in shape. These cells ...

This slows and can even block blood flow, therefore blocking oxygen to other tissues, causing myriad health issues including pain, fatigue from anemia and frequent infections. Those with sickle cell ...

The condition mostly affects those from African and Caribbean backgrounds but Victoria Ekanoye says it can affect anyone. | ...

People with sickle cell disease produce unusually shaped red blood cells that do not live as long as healthy blood cells and can block blood vessels, according to the NHS. The inherited disease is ...

This slows and can even block blood flow, ... Those with sickle cell disease in the United States can have a shortened lifespan into their 50s, and even shorter in other countries.