Every person living with sickle cell disease will tell a different story about how the condition has affected them, and I’ve learned over the years that sickle cell disease impacts everyone differently.
Sickle cell disease is a hereditary disorder that is inherited from both parents who have the sickle cell trait. It is a blood disorder that causes the red blood cells to become misshapen and break down.
This change in the shape of the red blood cells causes the red blood cells to clog up and obstruct the flow of oxygen, which then causes pain or other complications to the affected area of the body.
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