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What is a person with sickle cell do to take care of themselves?
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Hydroxyurea: The use of Hydroxyurea in sickle cell anemia has been shown to decrease the frequency / severity of painful crises. Regular follow-up with physicians knowledgable about sickle cell anemia is also important.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Stay healthy: A person with sickle cell disease should routinely see a sickle cell disease doctor. In addition, they should do the same things the rest of us should do: eat right, get enough sleep, and avoid excess stress in order to stay healthy.
Answered 9/5/2013
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