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67 years
In my fresh request the hematologist was requested to give advice for immediate relief ofpain and latest treatment medicine for curing sickle cell anemia reply is awaited.
Jun 17, 2014
2nd opinion

Dr. Rania Mousa General Medicine
The goal of treatment is to manage and control symptoms, and to limit the number of crises. People with sickle cell disease need ongoing treatment, even when not having a crisis. It is best to get care from health care that take care of many patients with sickle cell anemia.
People with this condition should take folic acid supplements. Folic acid helps make new red blood cells.
Treatment for a sickle cell crisis includes:
Blood transfusions (may also be given regularly to prevent stroke)
Pain medicines
Plenty of fluids
Other treatments for sickle cell anemia may include:
Hydroxyurea (Hydrea). Helps reduce the number of pain episodes (including chest pain and breathing problems) in some people
Antibiotics. Help prevent bacterial infections, which are common in children with sickle cell disease
Treatments that may be needed to manage complications of sickle cell anemia include:
Dialysis or kidney transplant for kidney disease
Counseling for psychological complications
Gallbladder removal in people with gallstone disease
Hip replacement for avascular necrosis of the hip
Surgery for eye problems
Treatment for overuse or abuse of narcotic pain medicines
Wound care for leg ulcers
Bone marrow or stem cell transplants can cure sickle cell anemia, but this treatment is not an option for most people. Sickle cell anemia patients often cannot find well-matched stem cell donors.
People with sickle cell disease should have the following vaccinations to lower the risk of infection:
Haemophilus influenzae vaccine (Hib)
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV)
Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV)
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