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Have you heard of sickle cell anemia? Of course you have heard of this blood disorder that begins to manifest in children four months after birth. Yes, it is an inborn disease that renders abnormal red blood cells defying the original disc shape form. Red blood cells, in particular, turn into crescent shapes thereby implying lack of oxygen supply. As a result, your body tissues are likely to run out of sufficient oxygen, too.

Basically, sickle cell anemia develops upon inheritance of two sickle cell genes from both parents. Although the probability is only 25%, the risk can be very alarming given the fact that sickle cell disease has no cure to date. Nonetheless, signs and symptoms are manageable to prevent further complications that can endanger your health. Common complications include serious health conditions such as kidney failure, neural stroke, bone infection, gall bladder inflammation, dysfunctional spleens, joint destruction, etc.