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Jessica Knibbs

What is sickle cell disease? Early symptoms from shortness of breath to tiredness

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is part of group of diseases caused by red blood cell disorders.

Red blood cells contain haemoglobin, which is a protein that carries oxygen.

When a person has healthy red blood cells, they are round and move easily through small blood vessels to help carry oxygen to all parts of the body.

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