Sickle cell anemia is a serious blood disorder where red blood cells become sickle-shaped, like a C, instead of round. It affects over 70,000 Americans, particularly 2 million African Americans who have the sickle cell trait. The disease causes hemoglobin problems and teens with sickle cell may develop jaundice, causing their eyes and skin to turn yellow.

1. Sickle Cell Anemia?

2. What is sickle cell? is a serious disease in which the body makes sickle-shaped red blood cells. “Sickle-shaped” means that the red blood cells are shaped like a "C."

3. red blood cell shaped like a "C."

5. Facts More than 70,000 Americans have sickle cell anemia. 2 million Americans — 1 in 12 African Americans — have sickle cell trait. Its also a blood disorder that has a strong hold over hemoglobin.

6. Teens with sickle cell? Teens with sickle cell may develop a jaundice condition. which also means that it may also cause your whites of you r eye and your skin to turn yellowish.