What medical problems are caused by sickle cell disease?

· This disease can produce some complications in the liver.

· Also because of the low immune system the patients can suffer of Streptococcus pneumonia, Salmonella, and Hemophilus influenza.

· Pneumococcal pneumonia and septicemia are the most devastating consequences of sickle cell anemia.

· They also can develop lung tissue damage, strokes and the blockage of blood flow caused by sickled cells also causes damage to most organs including the spleen, kidneys and liver.