Aug 13, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. It causes your red blood cells to form into a “C” shape. It can cause pain and serious complications.

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a term to describe a group of inherited disorders of the red blood cell, is among the most prevalent genetic diseases in the United States (U.S.).

Feb 21, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders. Abnormal hemoglobin is produced. Red blood cells become hard and sticky and get stuck in small blood vessels, resulting …

Sickle cell disease (SCD), also simply called sickle cell, is a group of inherited haemoglobin-related blood disorders. [2] The most common type is known as sickle cell anemia. [2]

Sep 15, 2015 · 6. SCD 1500 REFERENCE ALL NOTES, TABLES, FIGURES, AND LEGENDS INCLUDED AS PART OF SCD 1500 ARE TO BE APPLIED TO ALL OTHER MAINTENANCE OF …

Since 1972, our organization has been on the forefront of improving the quality of health, life and services for individuals, families and communities affected by this rare disease and related …

What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. That means it is passed down from a parent’s genes. It causes the body to make abnormal hemoglobin. Hemoglobin …

Dec 10, 2025 · 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 …

Sep 28, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells. Common symptoms include anemia, fatigue, severe pain, and swelling.

What Is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. • Healthy red blood cells are round and they move through small blood vessels carrying oxygen to all …