A child has sickle cell disease (SCD). What treatment or therapy does the healthcare professional discuss with the parents and child?

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A common therapy for sickle cell disease is hydroxyurea which is an inhibitor of DNA synthesis. It increases HbF synthesis, which decreases the proportion of HbS. Aspirin is not used as the potential blood loss could worsen SCD. The same is true of heparin, plus blood clotting is not the major issue in the disorder. Genetic testing would not be used as a treatment or therapy.

A Child Has Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)