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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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The Best Medication for Chronic Low Back Pain

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What Can Be Done For Nerve Pain

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...worth mentioning for the treatment of nerve pain. Tramadol (Ultram) is greatly underappreciated... Read more »

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Type 1 Diabetes

...problems should check with their doctors before using these drugs.)Prescription painkillers such as tramadol (Ultram). Tramadol is a drug that is similar to opioids. It can help relieve pain but... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers

...preexisting kidney disease, although it is still the drug of choice for people with impaired kidney function.Tramadol. Tramadol (Ultram) is a pain reliever that has been used as an alternative to... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Medications

...severe cases:AcetaminophenNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or COX-2 inhibitorsCapsaicinTramadolNarcotic pain relievers (oxycodone, oxymorphone, or morphine)Glucosamine and chondroitin... Read more »

Osteoporosis: Treatment

Conservative TreatmentsNonsurgical treatments for fractures include braces, plaster cases, and manipulation of the fracture. Such approaches have not been well studied to determine an... Read more »

Headaches: Tension: Medications

...addictive, however, and should therefore be used only on a short-term basis.Opioids and Potent SedativesTramadol. Tramadol (Ultram) is a pain reliever that has been used as an alternative to... Read more »

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