• Hydration and Medications - Drinking 8- 10 glasses of water is recommended. In some cases, the patient may need IV (intravenous) fluids. Medications may be recommended depending on symptoms exhibited.
• Vaccines and antibiotics - These are used to prevent infections.
• Folic acid - This helps prevent severe anaemia
• Hydroxyurea - This medicine that can reduce the sticking of sickle cells in the blood. It reduces complications and painful episodes of sickle cell crises.
• Blood Transfusions - This is recommended depending on the symptoms exhibited.
• Stem Cell Transplant - This is recommended in particular cases. Transplants can benefit the child’s overall condition.
• Regular eye exams - These are done to screen for an eye condition called retinopathy.