7.Blood Transfusion
Blood transfusions can raise levels of healthy red blood cells. Having more normal blood cells can ease other symptoms of the disease. You may need a transfusion if you have a stroke, acute chest syndrome, or organ failure, or before surgery to prevent complications.
8.Stem Cell Transplant
For some people, a stem cell transplant can cure sickle cell disease. This replaces your blood-forming stem cells with new healthy ones. You’ll need a relative who is a good genetic match to donate tissue for the procedure. Children with severe complications often get a transplant. But transplants don’t always work in older adults. And they come with the risk of infections, seizures, and, in rare cases, death.
