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sick·le cell a·ne·mi·a

/ˌsikəl sel əˈnēmēə/

noun
- 1. a severe hereditary form of anemia in which a mutated form of hemoglobin distorts the red blood cells into a crescent shape at low oxygen levels. It is most common among those of African descent.
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Sickle cell anemia
Sickle cell anemia is one of a group of disorders known as sickle cell disease. Sickle cell anemia is an inherited red blood cell disorder in which there aren't enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen... mayoclinic.org
Causes

Sickle cell anemia is caused by a mutation in the gene that tells your body to make the iron-rich compound that makes blood red and enables red blood cells to carry oxygen from your lungs throughout... more
Treatment
Management of sickle cell anemia is usually aimed at avoiding pain episodes, relieving symptoms and preventing complications. Treatments might include medications and blood transfusions. For some...
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  Hydroxyurea (Droxia, Hydrea, Siklos)
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  L-glutamine oral powder (Endari)
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  Crizanlizumab (Adakveo)
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  Pain-relieving medications
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  Voxelotor (Oxbryta)
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