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Red blood cells (RBCs) contain a protein called hemoglobin, which delivers oxygen to cells throughout the body. In sickle cell disease (SCD), the hemoglobin is abnormal and distorts the RBCs into ...

Before you go in for your next appointment, here is what you need to know about blood donations and answers to some frequently asked questions.

the soft center where new blood cells grow. It causes your marrow to make too many red blood cells so your blood is too thick. You may be more likely to have clots, a stroke, or a heart attack.