AN ENEMY OF TRUE LOVE– 3

Previously, we looked at the symptoms and prevention of the Sickle Cell Anaemia. I'm surely you learnt a lot.

Let's have the concluding part of this series as we consider treatment.

TREATMENT OF SICKLE CELL ANEMIA; 

The principle of management of sickle cell anemia patients include

1- Rehydration 

2- Blood transfusion 

3- Antibiotics (following blood investigation findings)

4- Analgesics

5- Bone marrow transplant 

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the best approach to the management and prevention of sickle cell anemia is via the primary prevention method. Definite cure for sickle cell anemia is bone marrow transplant–done very early in life.

Pain is a defining feature of Sickle cell disease. Patients experience unpredictable recurrent and persistent pain throughout life, resulting in frequent hospitalizations and lower life span.

Indeed, love is very beautiful when you find one; but don't let it blind you from the things that call for importance. If you're not a sickle cell patient, you probably will not understand what they go through in life and you really need to be grateful. If you have seen any of them in crisis, you would definitely agree that they go through hell. No amount of love is worth the pain of a sickle cell patient when he/she is in crisis. So, don't trade love with the health your unborn children. Please ensure you know the genotype status of your partner before saying "I do" or "I will marry you".

Thank you for reading through the three articles, I hope you see you some other time.

Bye for now👋

Miracle Oladoyin.