Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder caused by a mutation in the gene that tells your body to make hemoglobin, and can lead to various complications such as anemia, fatigue, and organ damage.

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Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder caused by a mutation in the gene that tells your body to make hemoglobin, and can lead to various complications such as anemia, fatigue, and organ damage.
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