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What are the signs and symptoms of sickle cell anemia?

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Symptoms
Anemia. Sickle cells break apart easily and die, leaving you with too few red blood cells. ...
Episodes of pain. Periodic episodes of pain, called pain crises, are a major symptom of sickle cell anemia. ...
Swelling of hands and feet. ...
Frequent infections. ...
Delayed growth or puberty. ...
Vision problems.
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symptoms

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swelling

frequent infections

delayed growth or puberty

vision problems

sickle cells break apart easily and die leaving you with to few red blood cells

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