info Sickle-cell anamia:
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A group of disorders that cause red blood cells to become misshapen and break down.
With sickle cell disease, an inherited group of disorders, red blood cells contort into a sickle shape. The cells die early, leaving a shortage of healthy red blood cells (sickle cell anaemia) and can block blood flow causing pain (sickle cell crisis).
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Fewer than 1 million cases per year (India)
Fewer than 1 million cases per year (India)Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
Fewer than 1 million cases per year (India)Treatment can help, but this condition can't be curedRequires a medical diagnosis
Fewer than 1 million cases per year (India)Treatment can help, but this condition can't be curedRequires a medical diagnosisLab tests or imaging always required
Fewer than 1 million cases per year (India)Treatment can help, but this condition can't be curedRequires a medical diagnosisLab tests or imaging always requiredChronic: can last for years or be lifelong