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I have sickle disease and i experience some pains in my chest and back and sometimes my knees.is there a way i can prevent these pains from returning ?
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Sickle cell: The symptoms you describe are unfortunately very common with sickle cell disease. There are some things you may be able to do to help decrease the frequency of these episodes. See the following link for more information: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sca/livingwith
Answered 4/3/2015
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You need a regular D: Since you have a chronic condition, it will require monitoring by a primary care doctor. So find a PCP and visit him/her regularly at least once yearly so he can keep your disease under control.
Answered 4/3/2015
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