Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary blood disease that is extremely difficult to live with. Its symptoms are numerous, the most important being intense pain that can become unbearable to the point of requiring hospitalization. Since sickle cell disease is a genetic disease, a person is born with this condition and it is usually permanent. Unfortunately, this disease carries risks and complications. However, there are different treatment options for a sickle cell patient as well as support to help people understand and cope with this difficult disease. Background A sickle cell patient inherited the disease from both parents, and it all starts in the 'hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is “an iron-containing protein in red blood cells that reversibly binds to oxygen” (Reece, Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky, & Jackson, 2011). Obviously, hemoglobin is an important substance for transporting oxygen in red blood cells. However, a patient with sickle cell disease has irregular hemoglobin caused by inherited genes. This “oxygen delivery” system cannot function properly because a sickle cell gene has mutated. This mutation results in misshapen, sickle-shaped cells that often become trapped in the body's blood vessels. For this reason, a sickle cell patient may suffer from severe oxygen deprivation, leading to extreme pain. Oxygen is necessary to survive and thrive, but when a person does not get enough oxygen to any part of the body, the consequences are excruciating. Although symptoms are not immediate and usually appear after four months of age, this condition appears before birth, meaning you are born with it. As with any disease or disorder, early diagnosis is important. Antibiotics and vaccines are among papers, books and other sources. The American Sickle Cell Association is an excellent resource for patients as well as sickle cell advocates for research and empowerment. ConclusionSickle cell anemia seems to be one of the most difficult diseases to live with due to the severity of its symptoms and it can be a burden. to daily life. Although this condition is difficult to live with, it is possible to live with it. Thanks to 21st century advancements, excellent medical care is available for patients as well as many other resources and support groups to help families navigate this harsh reality of sickle cell disease. Maybe one day there will be a cure for this horrible disease. Until then, a sickle cell patient must have a support system and ensure they lead a healthy lifestyle so they can live life to the fullest..