Sickle Cell Disease

Question 1

Symptoms of SCD

Answer 1

Vaso-occlusive phenomena- pain, stroke, acute chest syndrome, renal infarction, MI

Question 2

Management of SCD

Answer 2

Oral hydration
IV hydration
Pain control
Oxygen therapy

Hydroxyuria 500-750mg is used to reduce the occurrence of frequent painful episodes or vaso-occlusive events

Folic acid supplementation
MVI without iron

Frequent retinal evaluation

Vaccinations