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Frequently asked question: Why is pain relief so important during a sickle cell crisis?

A sickle cell crisis is very painful. Given that a sickle cell crisis is perpetuated when the pain is not treated properly, pain treatment is very important. This means not only that you must take lots of fluid (by drinking or intravenously) during a sickle cell crisis, but also that you must take painkillers or even need morphine. The most commonly used painkillers are paracetamol and NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen, diclofenac). If these do not work, a medical specialist can administer opiate medications (such as morphine).

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