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Sickle Cell Disease Treatment in India

Comprehensive sickle cell disease care with modern therapies, bone marrow transplantation, and expert management by experienced hematologists and pediatric specialists.

Blood Disorder Expertise
Pediatric Specialists
Modern Therapies

Understanding Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder causing red blood cells to become sickle-shaped. India offers comprehensive care with modern therapies, preventive measures, and curative bone marrow transplantation at specialized centers.

Our sickle cell centers provide expert care for both children and adults, with dedicated crisis management, preventive therapies, and access to bone marrow transplantation. India also participates in gene therapy trials offering hope for future cures.

90%+
Transplant Success Rate
70%
Cost Savings

Why Choose India for Sickle Cell Treatment?

  • Specialized sickle cell centers
  • Expert pediatric hematologists
  • Modern therapies and medications
  • Advanced transplant facilities
  • Access to gene therapy trials

Treatment Approaches

Preventive Care

Preventing complications and crises

Treatments:

  • Hydroxyurea therapy
  • Vaccination programs
  • Infection prevention
  • Regular monitoring

Goal: Reduce crisis frequency and complications

Crisis Management

Treating acute pain and complications

Treatments:

  • Pain management
  • Hydration therapy
  • Blood transfusions
  • Oxygen therapy

Goal: Rapid relief and complication prevention

Curative Treatment

Bone marrow transplant for cure

Treatments:

  • Matched sibling transplant
  • Haploidentical transplant
  • Gene therapy trials

Goal: Complete cure of sickle cell disease

Complications We Manage

Vaso-occlusive crises
Acute chest syndrome
Stroke
Organ damage
Infections
Anemia
Pulmonary hypertension
Kidney disease

Modern Treatment Options

Hydroxyurea therapy
L-glutamine supplementation
Crizanlizumab (anti-P-selectin)
Voxelotor (hemoglobin modifier)
Bone marrow transplantation
Gene therapy trials
Chronic transfusion programs
Comprehensive pain management

Cost Comparison

USA

$200,000

Annual treatment cost

UK

$120,000

Annual treatment cost

Canada

$150,000

Annual treatment cost

India

$15,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can sickle cell disease be cured?

A. Yes, bone marrow transplant can cure sickle cell disease. Gene therapy is also showing promising results in clinical trials and may offer cure in the future.

Q. What is the success rate of bone marrow transplant for sickle cell disease?

A. Bone marrow transplant has 85-95% success rate for sickle cell disease when performed with matched sibling donors. Success rates are improving with alternative donors.

Q. How effective is hydroxyurea treatment?

A. Hydroxyurea reduces pain crises by 50%, decreases need for transfusions, and improves quality of life in most patients with sickle cell disease.

Q. What new treatments are available for sickle cell disease?

A. New treatments include crizanlizumab, voxelotor, L-glutamine, and gene therapy trials. These offer additional options beyond traditional treatments.

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