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Sickling test positive
My one relative 45yrs old complains of pain in legs , hip region, she did all tests her Hb was normal 11.8 and other test were also normal. But sikling test was positive. What's the next management plan . Doctor prescribed her with hydroxyurea and pain killers. She should continue it for how many days . Or she should start taking any other medications. Thank u
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Indications for hydroxyurea are more than 2 admissions for crisis per year.
She should be put on Zincolac and Folic acid, Hydration
She should have a comprehensive work up for the same.
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Need few more details
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
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Bareilly
Kindly connect.
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Dr. Vikram Pratap
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12 yrs exp
New Delhi
You should ask the doctor who prescribed you the medicines about how many days the medicines should be taken. Or it might be possible that you didn't pay heed to his advise.
So, you should meet him again
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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