Is sickle cell disease curable?
Sickle cell disease is not curable at the moment. Bone marrow transplantation is a potential cure but remains an experimental treatment at this point. 5. Can people with sickle cell disease play competitive sports? It depends. One generally accepted precaution in the prevention of pain crises is to avoid excessive demands on the body that would increase oxygen needs, such as physical overexertion and stress. Patients should consult their doctor about any specific exercise or sports program. 6. Are there precautions that people with sickle cell disease should follow? Although it is not possible to prevent sickle cell crises or long-term complications of sickle cell disease, advances in treatment coupled with taking certain precautions have allowed patients to have a longer, better-quality life. Examples are: • Have regular physical examinations every two to 12 months depending on age. • Get yearly eye examinations and flu shots. • Get sufficient rest and fluids, and avoid extremes in te
