Treatment
There is no cure for Sickle Cell Disease.
Aggressive medical treatment is necessary. The focus of medical treatment is
on prevention of infection, the decrease of symptoms and research. The most
commonly used treatment is oxygen, fluids (oral and intravenous), antibiotics,
and pain medication. A drug called hydroxyurea, which raises fetal
hemoglobin levels, also reduces painful crises, acute chest syndrome and the
need for frequent blood transfusions. However, none of these methods is a
cure. In some cases, bone marrow transplant and cord blood transplantation
are recommended.
There is no cure for Sickle Cell Disease.
Aggressive medical treatment is necessary. The focus of medical treatment is
on prevention of infection, the decrease of symptoms and research. The most
commonly used treatment is oxygen, fluids (oral and intravenous), antibiotics,
and pain medication. A drug called hydroxyurea, which raises fetal
hemoglobin levels, also reduces painful crises, acute chest syndrome and the
need for frequent blood transfusions. However, none of these methods is a
cure. In some cases, bone marrow transplant and cord blood transplantation
are recommended.
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Our Mission: To enhance and improve the quality of life for individuals and their families
living with sickle cell disease serving as a bridge for help and hope.
Our Mission: To enhance and improve the quality of life for individuals and their families
living with sickle cell disease serving as a bridge for help and hope.
