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Discusses gastric bypass surgery to treat obesity. Discusses why and when it is done. Covers laparoscopic and open Roux-en-Y

Covers the basics of obesity. Discusses health risks such as hypertension related to having excess body fat. Focuses on lifestyle

People who have sickle cell disease can sometimes have vision problems. Blood cells that change shape, or "sickle," can get

A sickle cell crisis is a painful episode that may begin suddenly in a person who has sickle cell disease. A sickle cell crisis

Discusses problems with how a baby's heart forms. Also looks at problems found when a person is an adult. Includes info on patent

Aplastic crisis is a condition in which the bone marrow of someone with a condition such as sickle cell disease suddenly stops

Splenic sequestration is a problem with the spleen that can happen in people who have sickle cell disease. It happens when a lot

Stem cell transplant is a possible cure for sickle cell disease. It's usually considered only for children younger than 16 who

Other tests for lung infections, such as pneumonia and acute bronchitis, may include: Blood tests or cultures. Blood tests may

Describes sickle cell disease. Covers causes and symptoms. Discusses how it is diagnosed. Covers treatment as the disease