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How to live with sickle cell disease?<\/h1>\n<\/div>
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What should people with sickle cell disease avoid?<\/h2>\n

People with sickle cell disease need to adopt certain habits to minimise the symptoms and complications inherent to the condition. This includes staying well-hydrated and ensuring good ventilation, eating a balanced diet, and reducing exposure to environments that may trigger crises. It is best to avoid travelling to high altitudes and engaging in strenuous physical activity as much as possible.<\/p>\n

It is necessary to keep up to date with vaccinations and take preventive antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection.<\/p>\n

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Learn more: What is the treatment for sickle cell disease?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Why do people with sickle cell disease need to drink plenty of water?<\/h2>\n

Hydration plays a crucial role in preventing vaso-occlusive crises in people with sickle cell disease by facilitating the flow of red blood cells and reducing the risk of blood vessel blockages.<\/p>\n

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What is the life expectancy of someone with sickle cell disease?<\/h2>\n

Thanks to medical advances, appropriate care and strict adherence to a suitable lifestyle, the life expectancy of people with sickle cell disease has improved considerably. Although the condition may impose certain limitations, many lead long and fulfilling lives.<\/p>\n

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Learn more: What is the most effective medication for sickle cell disease?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Can someone with sickle cell disease give blood?<\/h2>\n

Usually, people with sickle cell disease are not eligible to give blood because of the risks to recipients and the complications for the donors themselves.<\/p>\n

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Learn more: How can sickle cell disease be cured definitively?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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References ___________________________________________________________
\n<\/strong>Organisation Mondiale de la Sant\u00e9. (2020). Dr\u00e9panocytose.<\/em><\/span>
\nNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (2022). What Is Sickle Cell Disease?<\/em><\/span>
\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Sickle Cell Disease.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Related questions<\/h3>\n<\/div>

What is the definition of sickle cell disease?<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\nWhat causes sickle cell disease?<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\nWhat are the symptoms of sickle cell disease?<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\nHow can sickle cell disease be combated?<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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