Frequently asked question: Can sickle cell disease be cured through standard treatment methods?

Sickle cell disease cannot be cured with generally accepted treatment methods, which means that it is a lifelong condition.

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Can a stem cell and bone marrow transplantation cure sickle cell disease?

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Why is it that sickle cell disease comes with (severe) anemia?

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What are common symptoms of sickle cell disease?

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What is the link between the occurrence of sickle cell disease and malaria?

Why do children under the age of 12 with sickle cell disease take antibiotics?

Which vaccinations are important for sickle cell patients?

Can the fetus be tested for sickle cell disease during pregnancy?

What are the downsides of repeated blood transfusions for sickle cell disease?

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Medication and sickle cell disease

Are children over the age of 12 with sickle cell disease no longer prescribed antibiotics?

Can sickle cell disease be cured through standard treatment methods?

Can you take hydroxycarbamide (Hydrea © or Siklos©) during pregnancy?

Can you take painkillers for a sickle cell crisis at any time of day?

Does a man who wants to have children also have to stop taking hydroxycarbamide (Hydrea © or Siklos©)?

How long before getting pregnant do you have to stop taking hydroxycarbamide?

What can you do against iron overload in case of sickle cell disease?

What exactly does hydroxycarbamide (Hydrea © or Siklos©) do?

Why do children under the age of 12 with sickle cell disease take antibiotics?

Why is it so important to take folic acid?

Why is pain relief so important during a sickle cell crisis?

Why will a sickle cell patient be prescribed hydroxycarbamide (Hydrea© or Siklos©)?

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Medication and sickle cell disease

Occurrence of sickle cell disease

Sickle cell disease and pregnancy

Sickle cell disease symptoms and problems

The hereditary nature of sickle cell disease

The problem with hemoglobin S

The role and structure of hemoglobin

The sickle cell disease diagnosis

Traveling with sickle cell disease

Treatment of severe sickle cell disease

Treatment of sickle cell disease; prevention, treatment, and support