What is the stages of sickle cell anemia?

Sickle cell anemia progresses through several stages. Initially, individuals may be asymptomatic or experience mild symptoms, often diagnosed through newborn screening. As the disease progresses, patients may encounter episodes of pain crises, anemia, and various complications such as infections, organ damage, and increased hospitalizations. Long-term management focuses on preventing complications and improving quality of life through treatments like pain management, blood transfusions, and hydroxyurea.