Sickle cell anemia is a chronic genetic condition that affects the look and function of red blood cells. It can cause some serious complications, as well as creating frequent “pain crises” that can be debilitating. In recent years, scientists have found that cannabis products work well in targeting this kind of pain, providing real relief from inflammation and sensitivity. Here’s what we know about this potential treatment option. Understanding anemia Anemia is a condition that affects the red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to other parts of the body. In that sense, they are responsible for keeping alive every organ we have. People with anemia have malfunctioning red blood cells; they may have the wrong shape or be missing essential nutrients, or there may simply be too few of them. As a result, their blood cells can’t bring oxygen to the organs as well as they should. This leads to a host of symptoms, including dizziness, brain fog
