Category: General Health
Question: Hello 
Is it advisable as a sickle cell patient to keep taking diclofenac tablet frequently  Like at every slight pain a get or something
Answer: Good morning It is not advisable to keep taking medications such as diclofenac at every slight pain even for a sickle cell patient This is because this group of drugs called NSAIDS can predispose you to bleeding inside the stomach and intestinal walls You may also get addicted to using these medications even when you dont have pain You need to learn about what triggers these pain crisis and how to manage them effectively Kindly hook a session with a doctor here for expert management Do take care