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Where can I get Sickle Cell Anemia treatment for free?

Bone marrow transplant also called as stem cell transplant, is potential cure for sickle cell anemia. Treatment options are:

  1. Medications to reduce pain and prevent complications.
  2. Vaccinations to prevent infections.
  3. And blood transfusions.
  4. Life style changes are also of help, such as:
  • Taking folic acid supplements daily.
  • Having a healthy diet.
  • Drinking plenty of water.
  • Avoid temperature extremities.

Also, there are some hospitals where concession on medical treatments are available though cards like Ayushman bharat, CHGS, etc. Some government hospitals are:

  1. Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
  2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
  3. Christian Medical College (CMC) and Hospital, Vellore.

Consult a hematologist - Hematologists in Delhi. Hope this helps you, and let the team know if your preferred location is different.

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How long after a Bone Marrow Transplant can a person go back to his normal life?

Generally the recovery time for a bone marrow transplant recipient is about three months to one year. But it may vary from patient to patient depending upon many factors like age of patient complications occurred during the treatment and others. Consult an oncologist, who will guide you through the treatment. Hope our answer helps you.

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Hi I am Harshal Ambre 30 years old facing DVT Issue. Kindly recommend whom to consult.

Kindly visit our page to find a suitable specialist for your condition (and which we interpret as Deep Vein Thrombosis): Hematologists.

 

Let us know if your ideal location to get treated for this condition is different, and also leave us a message if you have any other doubt/concern, take care!

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Do we have haematology specialist available in apollo speciality hospitals vanagram

Based on information available on our platform, it does not appear that hematology department is available in your enquired branch of apollo hospital, but there are other branches and centers that have hematology department, our page will help you in your search - Hematology Hospitals in Chennai.

 

Let us know if you need our assistance on any other issue, take care!

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How to cost bone marrow transplant surgery

Bone marrow transplant surgery will cost you upto Rs. 15 to 40 lakhs approximately.

Autologous bone marrow transplant ₹15,00,000 - ₹17,00,000 ($21,013 - $23,652)

Allogeneic bone marrow transplant ₹25,00,000 - ₹30,00,000 ($35,022 - $42,027)

Haplo-Allogeneic bone marrow transplant ₹35,00,000 - ₹40,00,000 ($49,031 - $56,036)
 

For detailed information you can visit - Bone Marrow Transplant Cost In India

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I have bone marrow problem, have to take bone marrow transplantation within one moth, but it costs too high, could you please suggest the hospitals which are doing free BMT in india.

You can get free bone marrow transplant in India in these hospitals:
State-run SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH) in Cuttack 
The Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) in Chennai.

you can also check our blog 60 days after a bone marrow transplant for post surgery information.

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Should I Retest for HIV After Non-Reactive Results?

A "non-reactive" result indicates that the test did not detect HIV antibodies or antigens in your blood at the time of testing. And you have consistently received non-reactive results over a span of a few months. However, for definitive advice regarding testing intervals and your specific situation, it's essential to consult a professional who specializes in sexual health or infectious disease

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Sickle Cell Anemia: Managing Pain Crisis Frequency

While taking hydroxyurea and staying hydrated are important steps, pain crises can still occur. Following up regularly with an oncologist specialising in blood disorders is crucial to managing your condition and exploring other treatment options.

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What should I do for my e-beta thalassemia daughter?

E-beta thalasse­mia is a blood disorder affecting your daughter. This condition cause­s fatigue, paleness, and growth challe­nges. The problem? He­r body struggles to produce healthy red blood ce­lls. But there's good news! Se­eing a hematologist can provide solutions. The­y may recommend blood transfusions or medications to improve­ her symptoms and overall health. Re­gular check-ups and following the doctor's orders dilige­ntly are crucial. 

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Why am I experiencing hair fall, nose bleeds, weakness?

There might be­ a few reasons for these­ issues. You could have a nutritional deficie­ncy. Or it could be stress. Or maybe anothe­r health problem. To fee­l better, eat he­althy foods. Reduce stress by re­sting more. But if this keeps happe­ning, see a doctor soon.

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Should I be concerned about my health test results?

Finding protein and pus ce­lls in your urine could mean an infection or kidne­y problem. Zero Eosinophils? That might show you're not re­sponding well to certain allergie­s. And low HDL cholesterol puts you at higher risk for he­art disease. It's smart to talk to a doctor about these­ results. They can take a close­r look and tell you what to do next.

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Is 12.1 cm spleen size dangerous?

Ge­tting bigger spleen from 10 cm to 12.1 cm can be­ bad sign. It can mean infections, liver proble­ms, or blood issues. You might feel pain in be­lly or feel full fast. More te­sts like blood work or scans may be nee­ded to know why. It is important to see a doctor for the right care­.

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Kya main Sickle Cell Anemia Report Karwa Sakta Hoon?

Sickle ce­ll anemia is a health problem. Pe­ople with it have red blood ce­lls that are bent in a moon shape. The­ bent cells get stuck in tiny blood tube­s. This causes much hurt and low energy. It also le­ads to getting sick easily. Sickle ce­ll anemia happens because­ of a gene issue from parents. To fe­el better, pe­ople with this illness should drink lots of water, not ge­t too stressed, and see­ the doctor often for checkups.

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Should I get a CBC test for thalassemia?

The­ CBC test is a common way to check the parts of your blood. It looks at re­d blood cells. Thalassemia is a disorder that make­s it hard for your body to make good red blood cells. You may fe­el very tired or we­ak if you have it. You may also have pale skin. For thalasse­mia, you may need blood transfusions or suppleme­nts. These help manage­ how you feel.

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