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Sickle cell anemia is a condition caused by an inherited gene mutation that affects the gene responsible for the manufacture of hemoglobin. This results in some sickle-shaped red blood cells that don’t adequately transport oxygen through the body. There is no cure for sickle cell anemia, though symptoms are predominantly treatable.
