Sickle cell anaemia
Find out about sickle cell disease, a serious inherited blood disorder where the red blood cells develop abnormally. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments.
Read about the possible symptoms of sickle cell disease, including painful episodes (crises), infections and anaemia.
Read about what causes sickle cell disease, how it's inherited and how it affects the body.
Read about testing for sickle cell disease, including screening during pregnancy, newborn screening and tests to find out if you're a carrier of the sickle cell trait.
Read about the main treatments for sickle cell disease, including medications to prevent pain, blood transfusions and stem cell transplants.
Read advice about living with sickle cell disease, including how to avoid pain and infections, when to get medical advice and getting pregnant.
Read about how to find out if you're a carrier of sickle cell and what it means for your health and any children you may have.