Sickle Cell Anemia
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
acute chest syndrome
triggers
Evaluation
Treatment
questions for doctor
specialist
Home Care
pain in adults
pain in children
taking control
vomiting in adults
vomiting in children
warning signs
Prevention
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Underlying Cause
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Sickle Cell Anemia Treatment
Treatment for sickle cell
anemia
may include:
Plenty of liquids
Vitamin B supplements
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
Tricyclic antidepressants
for pain
Antibiotic prophylaxis for sickle cell
anemia
:
To prevent infections
Hydroxyurea
for sickle cell
anemia
Bone marrow transplant for sickle cell
anemia
Vaccinations:
Chicken pox vaccine
Hepatitis A vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine
Influenza vaccine
Meningitis vaccine
Childhood vaccinations
Pneumovax
Sickle cell
anemia
clinical trials
Gene therapy for sickle cell
anemia
:
An experimental treatment that involves introducing genetic material (DNA or RNA) into a person's cells to fight disease.
Treatment for a
painful crisis
in those with sickle cell
anemia
may include:
Intravenous fluids
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
Narcotic pain medication
Blood transfusion for sickle cell
anemia
Antibiotics
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Sickle cell anemia with pain
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Last Updated: Jul 10, 2009
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Sickle Cell Anemia References:
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Silbergleit R, Jancis MO, McNamara RM. Management of sickle cell pain crisis in the emergency department at teaching hospitals. J Emerg Med. 1999 Jul-Aug;17(4):625-30.
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