Blood Transfusions and Sickle Cell Disease...Blood transfusion therapy is a procedure that is used to treat and prevent certain complications of sickle cell disease (SCD). Transfusions decrease...
Immunizations and Sickle Cell Disease...Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) are more vulnerable to severe infections because of damage to the spleen. The spleen is an...
Folic Acid for Sickle Cell Disease...People with sickle cell disease (SCD) often take folic acid supplements to treat anemia. In the body, folic acid gets converted to...
Medications for Sickle Cell Disease...Editor’s note: As of September 2024, Oxbryta (voxelotor) has been voluntarily withdrawn from the market by the manufacturer due to safety concerns...
Iron Chelation and Sickle Cell Disease...High levels of iron in the body can cause life-threatening conditions, such as liver disease, heart problems, and diabetes. Excessive iron (often...
Pain Medications and Sickle Cell Disease...Most people with sickle cell disease (SCD) experience an acute pain episode in their lifetime. The first episode can occur as early...
Pain Management With Sickle Cell Disease...Acute pain episodes are the most common cause of hospitalization for people with sickle cell disease (SCD). However, most episodes are managed...
Splenectomy and Sickle Cell Disease...About 1 in 4 young children with sickle cell disease (SCD) experience a complication called splenic sequestration crisis. This happens when the...
Research on Sickle Cell Disease...Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that affects millions worldwide, causing significant pain and health complications. However, recent advancements...
Penicillin for Sickle Cell Disease...Children under 5 years old who have sickle cell disease (SCD) have a higher risk of severe infections. This is because SCD...
Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Sickle Cell...People with sickle cell disease (SCD) have misshapen red blood cells that stick inside blood vessels. This leads to sickle cell crises...
Treatments for Sickle Cell Disease...Editor’s note: As of September 2024, Oxbryta (voxelotor) has been voluntarily withdrawn from the market by the manufacturer due to safety concerns...
Paying Attention To Body Language...When you hear the phrase "body language," you immediately think of non-verbal cues that we use to communicate: crossed arms, head movements...reactions3comments
About Us...At Sickle-Cell.com we empower patients and caregivers to take control of sickle cell disease by providing a platform to learn, educate, and...
Emergency Challenges and Guidance...I've written many times about challenges in the emergency department (ED) with my little princess. Unpleasant situations usually cause feelings of misunderstanding...reactionscomments
Healing Childhood Trauma...A wise person once told me that my mental, physical and emotional health are connected. I grew up in a culture and...reactions1comment
Finding a Support Person for Doctor Appointments...People with chronic health conditions like sickle cell disease often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue, and...reactionscomments
Adventures Abroad With Sickle Cell...Get ready with me for my next adventure, a tour around Europe! I have been dreaming of returning to Europe ever since...reactions1comment
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition...
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly Diagnosed...It is often hard to know what to ask, or even where to begin when you have questions about a new diagnosis...reactionscomments
