SICKLE CELL ANIMIA- TREATED OR CURE?

WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF THIS DESEASE?

Treatment: For a new born with this desease the treatment stars the process with doses of penicillin prophylaxis, vaccination against pneumococcus bacteria and folic acid supplementation. Patiens with this desease, are oftenly send to a comprehensive multi-disciplinary program of care. Which includes antibiotics, pain management, intravenous fluids, blood transfusion and surgery all backed by psychosocial support.

Blood transfusions are usefull for the disease patients taking in to account that it reduce the pain crises, risk of stroke and other complications. Are also designed for helping in the reducing of accumulation and high iron levels.

There is not fullproof any cure for Sickle Cell Animia, insted there are some treatments and medicines

that support the overcoming of the disease, like:

• Hydroxyurea (Hydrea) is a drug that can preventred blood cells from sickling without causing harmto other parts of the body, some patients use to reduce the number of pain episodes (including chest pain and difficulty breathing). It does not work for everyone.
• Dialysis or kifney transplant for kidney disease
• Drug rehabilitation and counseling for psychological complication.
• Gallbladder removal (if you have gallstone disease)
• Hip Replasment.
• Irrigation or surgery for persistent, painful erections (priapism)
• Surgery for eye problems
• Wound care, zinc oxide, or surgery for leg ulcers