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RE: SEC S20W5 || Haemolytic anaemias - Module 5
sickle cell crisis, when the abnormal shapes cells block the vessels and prevent blood flow, that usually presents with chest pain, pain in arms, legs and joints.
How do you handle this particular crisis at least, to give the patient a temporary relief at the moment???
I remember when I saw someone under crisis for the first time, none of us could sleep that night. She kept telling us to massage all the affected parts of her body. She will feel relief for a moment, then she goes back crying again!! We gave her folic acid medicine but she was still in pains.
Yes, the crisis is the worst complication and treatment symptomatic, pain relief, much to drink to make blood flow. Giving massage is good with the hope that the blood cells due to widening of vessels and good blood flow come apart and the vessels will be free. I think this is for children the best option.
In rarely cases people need blood transfusion or blood filter. Luckily many nowadays diagnose early and will know what to do if the first symptom come.