Severe Bone Pain And Mast Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Disease - Lifestyle Changes
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
Treatment
Treatment goals for sickle cell disease aim to relieve pain, prevent infections, and manage complications. [For specific information on complications, see Treatment of Complications section in this report.] Patients should seek care from a doctor who specializes in blood disorders (hematologist) or a clinic that is experienced in treating sickle cell disease.
Bone marrow transplantation is the only potential cure, but it is used in only a small number of cases as few patients are able...
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