For pain, ibuprofen or Tylenol usually eases it, as well as heat pads or hot water. (Platt, 2013). If the pain is too strong for home remedies, treatment is usually sought at the hospital where IV morphine or IV hydration is usually used. (Platt, 2013). Extreme exercises is discouraged and it is suggested to patients to avoide extreme temperatures, and have good hydration.
The earlier infections are treated, the better. (Platt, 2013) Penicilin can be prescribed twice a day to fight off infections. Pneumococcal and Hemophilus influenza vaccines can also be given to children to boost their immunity. Folic acid can also be taken to help build new red blood cells. (Platt, 2013).
Another treatment is blood transfusion so as to have more functioning blood cells to deliver oxygen and a higher blood count. (Rees et al, 2010). Antibiotics and oxygen are also administered. (Platt, 2013).
Hydroxyurea, a drug that stimulates the production of hemoglobin F, can also be prescribed. It protects against some of the sickle cell disease problems such as pain. (Vedro, 2002).
The only known cure is a Bone Marrow Transplant for patients with a sever case: frequent pain crises, multiple acute chest syndrome, and history of stroke. A blood test must be conducted, and if the bone marrow matches the blood type, the transplant surgery may occur. (Vedro, 2002).
The earlier infections are treated, the better. (Platt, 2013) Penicilin can be prescribed twice a day to fight off infections. Pneumococcal and Hemophilus influenza vaccines can also be given to children to boost their immunity. Folic acid can also be taken to help build new red blood cells. (Platt, 2013).
Another treatment is blood transfusion so as to have more functioning blood cells to deliver oxygen and a higher blood count. (Rees et al, 2010). Antibiotics and oxygen are also administered. (Platt, 2013).
Hydroxyurea, a drug that stimulates the production of hemoglobin F, can also be prescribed. It protects against some of the sickle cell disease problems such as pain. (Vedro, 2002).
The only known cure is a Bone Marrow Transplant for patients with a sever case: frequent pain crises, multiple acute chest syndrome, and history of stroke. A blood test must be conducted, and if the bone marrow matches the blood type, the transplant surgery may occur. (Vedro, 2002).