According to Simon, “Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder in which the body produces abnormally shaped red blood cells” (2013). In addition, Simon states sickle cell anemia affects the way in which the body produces hemoglobin, the shape of the red blood cells, and their function. Furthermore the article goes on to say that sickle cell anemia is also referred to as sickle cell disease, the disease causes the hemoglobin to fuse together, causing them to become firm and develop an irregular “sickle” cell shape. When these red blood cells turn into sickle cells, they can interrupt the blood flow from the blood vessels by blocking them. Which means that the movement of oxygen will be reduced and result in the damage to the organs.
