3 days ago · Sickle cell disease — also called sickle cell anemia — is a group of inherited disorders that affect hemoglobin , the major protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. Normally, red blood cells …

Aug 20, 2024 · Sickle cell disease is an inherited disease, which means you are born with it. However, most babies do not have problems from the disease before they are about 5 or 6 months old. …

Sep 3, 2025 · Understanding sickle cell disease — Learn more about sickle cell disease, including symptoms, treatments, and lifestyle tips. Cure Sickle Cell Initiative — See how NHLBI-led research is …

Aug 20, 2024 · Sickle cell disease is sometimes called sickle cell anemia. People have sickle cell trait if they inherit a copy of the sickle cell gene from one parent and a copy of the gene for normal …

Aug 22, 2024 · Living with sickle cell disease involves receiving routine follow-up care, learning to manage a pain crisis, adopting a healthy lifestyle, and preventing health problems for yourself or your …

Aug 23, 2024 · NHLBI research on sickle cell disease develops new treatments and finds ways to improve quality of life.

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.

(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.)

Aug 22, 2024 · Sickle cell disease can cause pain, infections, and joint problems throughout the body. It can also lead to severe anemia and complications in specific body parts.

Aug 22, 2024 · Sickle cell trait occurs when a person has one copy of the sickle cell gene passed down from one parent, and a normal hemoglobin gene from the other parent. People who have sickle cell …