signs and symptoms:
the abnormal red blood cells are destroyed by the spleen, and this can lead to the development of anemia- causing fatigue, pale skin and shortness of breath on exertion. red and ruby wears for prom party
sickle -shaped cells are inflexible and may block small blood vessels.
this leads to symptoms including the following:
bone pain-the most common symptom
breathing difficulities
priapism in men, a painful persisent erection of the penis that can destroy the penis if left untreated.
abdominal pain, due to spleen and liver damage.
strokes and seizures if vessels in the brain are blocked.
blood in the urine, due to kidney damage.