Question

What is sickle cell anemia? How is it different from anemia?

Answer 1

Sickle cell anemia is one type of anemia. Anemia is a condition in which your blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells. This condition also can occur if your red blood cells don't contain enough hemoglobin.

Answer 2

Sickle cell anemia is the most common form of sickle cell disease (SCD). SCD is a serious disorder in which the body makes sickle-shaped red blood cells. “Sickle-shaped” means that the red blood cells are shaped like a crescent.

Answer 3

The sickle shape of Red Blood Cells decrease oxygen holding capacity of RBC. The patient feels weak and tired most of the time.

Answer 4

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