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Sickle cell crisis
A painful episode that occurs in people who have sickle cell anemia. It happens when sickle-shaped red blood cells block blood vessels. Blood and oxygen cannot get to the tissues, causing pain.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
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