Sep 12, 2025 · Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this inherited blood disorder that, in the United States, is more common among Black people.

Sickle cell anemia is usually diagnosed through genetic screening done when a baby is born. Those test results will likely be given to your primary healthcare professional, who may refer …

Dec 7, 2023 · For a baby to be born with the disease, both parents must carry a sickle cell gene. The normally flexible red blood cells turn into rigid crescent shapes — sickle cells— that get …

Dec 23, 2025 · Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this inherited blood disorder that, in the United States, is more common among Black people.

Jul 27, 2023 · Many people around the world have sickle cell disease due to genetic factors. There are treatments available to help those with this disease, but many are left wondering if …

Mar 1, 2025 · Learn about Moyamoya brain disease, a progressive blood vessel disorder affecting the brain, which can lead to stroke, aneurysm or bleeding in the brain.

Dec 20, 2025 · Although priapism is an uncommon condition overall, it occurs commonly in certain groups, such as people who have sickle cell disease. Prompt treatment for priapism is …

Feb 25, 2020 · In sickle cell anemia, the red blood cells become rigid and sticky and are shaped like sickles or crescent moons. These irregularly shaped cells can get stuck in small blood …

Mar 6, 2017 · Children older than 2 and adults with sickle cell anemia should see a doctor at least once a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Treatments might …

Jan 31, 2025 · Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as diabetes, sickle cell disease, other kidney diseases and obesity. Infections …