Question
How can I prevent milder sickle cell anemia in newborns? Do I need to go to the hospital for treatment? How long will it take for the condition to improve? Please help me!
Answer
Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder, and there is currently no way to prevent it. For newborns diagnosed with sickle cell anemia, the primary treatment approach is symptomatic blood transfusion support or appropriate traditional Chinese medicine treatment. The specific treatment plan should be determined based on the severity of the child’s anemia. It is recommended to provide the child’s age as well as the results of red blood cell and hemoglobin tests for further analysis of the condition.