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Health Encyclopedia: Sickle Cell Disease Complications

Complications

There is still no cure for sickle cell disease other than experimental transplantation procedures, but treatments for complications of sickle cell have prolonged the lives of many patients who are now living into adulthood.

Pain and Acute Sickle Cell Crisis

The hallmark of sickle cell disease is the sickle cell crisis (also sometimes known as a vaso-occlusive crisis), which is an episode of pain. It is the most common reason for hospitalization in sickle cell disease. The pattern may ...

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Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers

...doses that exceed 2 grams (2000 mg) a day, if the drug is used on a long-term basis. Patients who take high doses of this drug for long periods are at also risk for liver damage, particularly if... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Medications

...adverse effects, however, and the daily dose should not exceed 4 grams (4,000 mg). Patients who take high doses of this drug for long periods are at risk for liver damage, particularly if they... Read more »

Headaches: Tension: Medications

...tension-type headache. However, a low dose of the prescription drug diclofenac was as effective as a high dose (400 mg) of ibuprofen.Long-term use of these drugs poses a risk for ulcers and... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments

...not actually reduce osteoarthritis pain and may increase patients risk of experiencing side effects. High dosages of NSAIDs can cause heart problems such as increased blood pressure, kidney... Read more »

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for Postherpetic Neuralgia

...been approved for postherpetic neuralgia. Its benefits are limited, however. A patch form that uses a higher than standard dose may work better. In one study, it reduced pain by 33% in nearly half... Read more »

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