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Sickle Cell Disease

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Giulia Guerrini

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•Last Updated: July 6, 2023

Sickle cell disease (also known as sickle cell anemia) is a blood disorder that causes red blood cells to be formed into a crescent shape, which results in decreased blood flow and oxygenation. People with sickle cell disease usually experience chronic pain and fatigue.

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