What Is Sickle Cell Disease? - NHLBI, NIH
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 are disc-shaped and flexible so they can move easily through the blood vessels.

Enfermedad de Células Falciformes (Sickle cell disease)
Enfermedad de Células Falciformes (Sickle cell disease) Overview La enfermedad de células falciformes (ECF) es el trastorno sanguíneo hereditario más común en los Estados Unidos. En esta hoja informativa, aprenda sobre las causas, los signos y síntomas, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la ECF.

Sickle Cell Disease - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
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 hemoglobin, called hemoglobin A, from the other.

¿Qué es la enfermedad de células falciformes? - NHLBI, NIH
La enfermedad de células falciformes, conocida también como anemia de células falciformes, es un grupo de trastornos heredados que afectan la hemoglobina , la principal proteína que transporta el oxígeno en los glóbulos rojos. Normalmente, los glóbulos rojos tienen forma de disco y son flexibles para poder desplazarse fácilmente a través de los vasos sanguíneos. En la enfermedad de ...

Evidence-Based Management of Sickle Cell Disease: Expert Panel Report ...
The purpose of these guidelines is to help people living with sickle cell disease (SCD) receive appropriate care by providing the best science-based recommendations to guide practice decisions. The target audience is primary care providers and other clinicians, nurses, and staff who provide emergency or continuity care to individuals with SCD.

Sickle Cell Disease - Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH
Sickle Cell Disease Fact Sheet Learn basics about sickle cell disease, including symptoms, how to prevent health problems and treatment options.

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month - NHLBI, NIH
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S. and affects approximately 100,000 Americans. This year, Get to Know Sickle Cell.

Sickle Cell Disease - Sickle Cell Trait | NHLBI, NIH
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 trait are sometimes called carriers . Sickle cell trait is different from sickle cell disease.

SICKLE CELL DISEASE - NHLBI, NIH
SICKLE CELL DISEASE Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. People with SCD are born with it. This disease gets its name from the abnormal crescent or “sickle” shape that some red blood cells develop. Because of this shape and other abnormalities, sickled red blood cells can block the flow of blood through the body and cause recurring ...

Sickle Cell Disease Fact Sheet - NHLBI, NIH
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.