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Sickle Cell Disease, Jaundice, Joint Pain Due To Menstruation, Treatment
Dr. I have a child who has sickle cell disease . it has been controled. she is 18 1/2 years. Has had 4 crisis in her life time. mild ones. Now that she is an adult and menstrating the joint pains are becoming more frequent and also jaundice . Advice is their any treatment for sicklecell. if yes kindly advice as I can bring her over for treatment. Also advice on the cost .
Fri, 8 Nov 2013
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Hi,
Your daughter is having more pain as her anemia is aggravating during the menstrual bleeding.
Therefore, I'd suggest to consult a hematologist for further assistance.
Hope it helped!
Your daughter is having more pain as her anemia is aggravating during the menstrual bleeding.
Therefore, I'd suggest to consult a hematologist for further assistance.
Hope it helped!
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