... of these can cause complications and pain episodes. Some are more common than others are. All of these may also have an increase in fetal hemoglobin, which can protect the red blood cell from sickling and help prevent complications. Complications from sickle cell disease include: !) Pain episodes 2.) Strokes 3.) Increased infections 4.) Leg ulcers 5.) Bone damage 6.) Yellow eyes or jaundice 7.) Early gallstones 8.) Lung ... blockage 9.) Kidney damage and less of body water in urine 10.) Painful erections in men 11.) Blood blockage in the spleen or liver 12.) Eye damage 13.) Low blood ce...

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