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How To Treat Sickle Cell Disease In A 1.5 Years Old Child?
hi Doc,
my daughet has Sickle Cell Disease, who sometimes wakes up suddenly at night and cries violently.She is small baby girl of 1.5 yr age and can't talk and explain whats going on . what may be the problem? What shall I do to prevent such episodes?
Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic. Because of abnormal shape of RBC they block the capillaries and cause ischemia It causes pain in the tissues known as painful crises or ischemic crises. Blood transfusion to maintain Hb% atleast 8-10 gms/dl. Treatment with hydroxyurea will help. Better to consult pediatrician and take treatment under his supervision. Hope this answer will serve your purpose Please feel free to ask any more queries if required Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics
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How To Treat Sickle Cell Disease In A 1.5 Years Old Child?
Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic. Because of abnormal shape of RBC they block the capillaries and cause ischemia It causes pain in the tissues known as painful crises or ischemic crises. Blood transfusion to maintain Hb% atleast 8-10 gms/dl. Treatment with hydroxyurea will help. Better to consult pediatrician and take treatment under his supervision. Hope this answer will serve your purpose Please feel free to ask any more queries if required Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics