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What is the initial treatment?

  • Children/Infants should undergo routine immunizations and vaccines during their childhood.
  • During infancy, multivitamin supplements with iron can be taken.
  • Children 2 months- 5 years of age need daily dosages of antibiotics such as penicillin
  • Adults should take Folic acid supplements daily
  • Adults can also take protein supplements for the lack of weight gain.

What are the side effects?

  • Acute Chest Syndrome

- relief: supplemental oxygen

  • Repeated transfusions cause complications
  • Stroke

Gene Therapy

  • In dealing with SCA, which is caused by a defective gene, scientists are in the process of determining the possibility of inserting a normal gene into the bone marrow of people with Sickle Cell Anemia, which will result in the production of normal hemoglobin.

What are the ongoing treatments?

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC)
  • Urine Tests
  • Tests to monitor the functioning of organs
  • Additional Routine Lab Tests
  • After 2 years of age, a child can be given a transcranial ultrasound
  • Blood Transfusions
  • Bone Marrow (experimental)

Case Study 3: Sickle Anemia

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What are home treatments?

  • Bed Rest
  • Heating Pads (Pain)
  • Keeping Warm (Less Pain)
  • Drinking excessive amounts of fluids
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