Sickle cell disease is an inherited disease. It means that your parents must at least carry the disease for you to suffer it. It affects the red blood cells which are the cells in the blood that carry oxygen round the body. In serious cases it results in sickle cell anaemia (low blood count). Sickle cell disease is common in the Africans. It a lifelong condition but certain precautions and treatment can help people to … Read more »