Can a sickle cell anemia be cured?

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

General Practitioner

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9+ Yrs

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Stem cell or bone marrow transplants are the only cure for sickle cell disease, but they are not done very often because of the significant risks involved.

Dr. Rohinipriyanka Suggests...

Take a RED CELL OSMOTIC FRAGILITY (STANDARD METHOD) Test or Take a Anti Jo-I Antibody Test

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