Sickle cell disease symptoms can be different for each person, but the most common symptoms are anemia and pain. Read about why these symptoms happen in people with sickle cell disease.
There are three main types of sickle cell disease. Learn how each type is inherited (passed down in families) and how it affects hemoglobin.
In addition to anemia and pain, some people with sickle cell disease can have other less common complications. Learn about some of the complications that can happen because of sickle cell disease.
Learn about sickle cell disease, including its signs and symptoms and how it's treated. Also find information, tips and stories from other teens to help you manage sickle cell pain.
Learn about sickle cell disease and how it can be treated. Also find information about helping your child or teen manage sickle cell pain and guidance on helping your teen become more independent with managing their sickle cell disease.
You and your child may be asked to join a clinical research trial or other types of research to help research teams study new treatments and better understand the impact of sickle cell disease on families. Learn about types of research and where to find more information about sickle cell disease research.
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder. Learn about the signs and symptoms, potential treatments and when to call 911.
An easy-to-understand overview of sickle cell disease for teachers.
Your health-care team may offer red blood cell transfusions or stem cell transplants to treat your sickle cell disease. Learn about both treatments, including their benefits and risks.
You may be asked to join a clinical research trial or other types of research to help research teams study new treatments and better understand the impact of sickle cell disease on families. Learn about types of research and where to find more information about sickle cell disease research.
Learn what sickle cell disease is, how someone might get sickle cell disease and how common it is.
Your child's health-care team may offer red blood cell transfusions to treat your child's sickle cell disease. Learn about the treatment, including its benefits and risks.
Your child's health-care team may offer stem cell transplants to treat your child's sickle cell disease. Learn about the treatment, including its benefits and risks.
Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) can participate in physical activity as long as they have more frequent rest periods and increased hydration. Academically, most children with SCD will perform as well as their peers.
Learn about anemia of prematurity, what causes it and how it is treated.
If you are sexually active, there is a risk that you could get pregnant or get your partner pregnant. This page provides answers to some common questions you may have about pregnancy.
Learn about different types of communication and find out why good communication is important when you have sickle cell disease.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of a group of blood conditions called anemia.
Diet and exercise directly affect your sickle cell disease and how you feel. Read about how a healthy diet, enough water and regular exercise can help you manage sickle cell disease.
Learn about the different sections and topics in the Sickle Cell Disease Learning Hub and what to expect from each one.
This program is for teens aged 12 to 18 and is designed to help you learn how to better manage and live with your sickle cell pain.
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.
Diet and exercise directly affect your child’s sickle cell disease and how they feel. Read about how a healthy diet, enough water and regular exercise can help manage sickle cell disease.
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