Sickle cell disease is a lifelong condition that affects approximately 100,000 people in the United States and 8 million worldwide. This fact sheet will help you learn tips to manage your pain and prevent serious problems.| NHLBI, NIH
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that causes the body to make fewer healthy red blood cells and less hemoglobin than normal. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment for the condition.| NHLBI, NIH
Inheriting a faulty hemoglobin S gene from both parents causes sickle cell disease. Genetic counseling can help those at risk of having a child with sickle cell disease. Sickled red blood cells do not deliver enough oxygen to the body and do not survive in the blood as long as normal cells.| NHLBI, NIH
Learn about different treatments for lung diseases and conditions, including oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, thoracentesis, tracheostomy, and lung transplants.| NHLBI, NIH
Learn about treatments for blood disorders, such as blood and bone marrow transplants and blood transfusions.| NHLBI, NIH
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition that prevents you from getting or keeping an erection firm enough for sex. Describes symptoms, causes, and treatment.| National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
People with sickle cell trait carry only one copy of the sickle hemoglobin gene and rarely have any symptoms of sickle cell disease. However, in rare instances, some people who have sickle cell trait can experience medical complications.| NHLBI, NIH
Sickle cell disease can cause pain, infections, and joint problems throughout the body. It can also lead to severe anemia and complications in specific body parts.| NHLBI, NIH
Learn what a stroke is, including the two types of stroke. Know the immediate steps to take in a medical emergency.| NHLBI, NIH
