Suggest Treatment For Sickle Cell Anemia

Posted on Mon, 27 Feb 2017

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Question : Hello my husband daughter has sickle cell anemia. She is caucasian and I am wondering about this. They know little about the daughters mother. XXXXXXX mother, my husband ex wife, was adopted and my husband divorced her years ago. She was unfaithful to him. Can a white person get this?

Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it can occur in Cacasians

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns.

Caucasians, particularly from Southern Europe can have this sickle cell trait. So this is not impossible.

Hope this helps.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indranil Ghosh (10 minutes later)

What is the common treatment for it?

Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can't be cured but quality of life can be improved

Detailed Answer:
There is no standard treatments which can cure sickle cell anemia.

However, we can help people manage and live with the disease.

Treatment can be given to relieve pain, prevent infections, minimize organ damage, and control complications. This may include pain relievers, antibiotics, vitamins, vaccinations and hydroxyurea.

Sometimes blood transfusion may be required.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar