Sickle Cell Disease Treatment in Turkey
About Sickle Cell Disease
Key Highlights
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Comprehensive, lifelong management coordinated by a specialist familiar with the full spectrum of adult health issues.Focus on preventive care to reduce the frequency and severity of painful crises and hospitalizations.Personalized treatment plans that may include medications like hydroxyurea to reduce complications.Multidisciplinary approach involving hematologists, pain specialists, and other consultants as needed.Ongoing patient education and support for managing the chronic aspects of the disease.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of any sickle cell syndrome (e.g., HbSS, HbSC, HbS beta-thalassemia).
- Management of acute complications such as vaso-occlusive pain crises, acute chest syndrome, or severe anemia.
- Preventive care and health maintenance, including vaccinations and screenings for organ damage.
- Initiation and monitoring of disease-modifying therapies like hydroxyurea or crizanlizumab.
- Coordination of care for chronic complications like avascular necrosis, leg ulcers, or pulmonary hypertension.
How to prepare
- Establish a detailed personal and family medical history, including prior crises and complications.
- Undergo baseline diagnostic tests, including a complete blood count (CBC), hemoglobin electrophoresis, and tests for organ function (kidney, liver).
- Receive recommended vaccinations, especially for pneumococcus, meningococcus, influenza, and COVID-19.
- Discuss a personalized pain management plan for potential crises.
- For specific interventions like transfusions, pre-transfusion testing and possible iron chelation assessment may be needed.
Risks & possible complications
- Painful vaso-occlusive crises are the most common acute complication.
- Risk of severe infections due to functional asplenia (non-working spleen).
- Acute chest syndrome, a life-threatening lung complication.
- Stroke, especially in children and adults with a history of it.
- Chronic organ damage to the kidneys, liver, heart, lungs, and bones (avascular necrosis).
- Complications from chronic treatments, such as iron overload from transfusions or side effects from hydroxyurea.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery from an acute crisis involves adequate hydration, pain control, and monitoring for resolution of symptoms.
- Long-term management requires regular follow-up visits every 3-6 months for monitoring and medication adjustments.
- Lifestyle modifications, including staying well-hydrated, avoiding extreme temperatures, and managing stress, are crucial.
- Patients are encouraged to maintain an up-to-date "crisis plan" for when to seek emergency care.
- Psychological support and patient support groups can be beneficial for coping with the chronic nature of the disease.
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Typical hospital stay:
Varies widely (0 for routine visits; 5-10 days for a crisis)
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Expected recovery time:
Lifelong management; acute crisis recovery: 7-14 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering sickle cell disease in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for sickle cell disease in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform sickle cell disease. MediFyr helps you compare internal medicine specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for sickle cell disease compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 544 – USD 3,263 | Varies widely (0 for routine visits; 5-10 days for a crisis) | ~ Lifelong management; acute crisis recovery: 7-14 days | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 4,026 – USD 24,158 | Varies widely (0 for routine visits; 5-10 days for a crisis) | ~ Lifelong management; acute crisis recovery: 7-14 days | Know More |
Top hospitals for Sickle Cell Disease in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated internal medicine teams and experience managing patients undergoing sickle cell disease.
Istanbul, Turkey
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