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Anemia, Clotting & Blood Disorders • ICD-10-CM D57.00

Sickle cell crisis

Audited by the DotMD AI Specialist Council • FDA DailyMed SPL: 2026-11-02 • ICD-10-CM D57.00 • 7 Linked .gov / PubMed Citations • Governance: Dr. Devon Caldwell, DO, MPH (NPI #1568063758)
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What Is Sickle cell crisis?

For patients presenting with Sickle cell crisis (ICD-10-CM D57.00), Anemia, Clotting & Blood Disorders protocols prioritize targeted oral/IV iron in Sickle cell crisis (D57.00: or vitamin repletion) paired with baseline and interval Hemoglobin, Hematocrit & in Sickle cell crisis (D57.00: MCV) assessment.

Pathophysiology, Underlying Causes & Clinical Presentation

Mechanistic hallmarks of Sickle cell crisis (D57.00) center on impaired erythropoiesis from in Sickle cell crisis (D57.00: iron). targeted blood & anemia interventions aim to normalize Hemoglobin, Hematocrit & in Sickle cell crisis (D57.00: MCV).

Common Symptoms & Clinical Signs

  • • Presentation of Sickle cell crisis (D57.00): exertional fatigue, reduced in Sickle cell crisis (D57.00: stamina, pale conjunctiva,)
  • • Secondary Sickle cell crisis clinical sign: restless legs, ice in Sickle cell crisis (D57.00: craving)
  • • Symptom flares in Sickle cell crisis correlating with Hemoglobin, Hematocrit & in Sickle cell crisis (D57.00: MCV) deviation outside Hgb 13.5–17.0 (M) / 12.0–15.5 (F) g/dL (D57.00)
  • • Functional blood & anemia impact requiring targeted oral/IV iron in Sickle cell crisis (D57.00: or vitamin repletion) evaluation (D57.00)

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Sickle cell crisis Diagnostic Classification & Lab Markers

Metric Verified Benchmark Source
ICD-10-CM Diagnostic Code D57.00 WHO / CMS ICD-10-CM Clinical Classification
Clinical Specialty Hub Anemia, Clotting & Blood Disorders NIH MedlinePlus Health Topics
Diagnostic / Lab Marker: Hemoglobin, Hematocrit & in Sickle cell crisis (D57.00: MCV) Hgb 13.5–17.0 (M) / 12.0–15.5 (F) g/dL (D57.00) Clinical Reference Target Range
Diagnostic / Lab Marker: Serum Ferritin & in Sickle cell crisis (D57.00: Transferrin Saturation) Ferritin 50–150 ng/mL; TSAT 20%–45% (D57.00) Clinical Reference Target Range
Diagnostic / Lab Marker: Vitamin B12, Folate in Sickle cell crisis (D57.00: & Reticulocyte Count) B12 > 500 pg/mL; appropriate marrow response (D57.00) Clinical Reference Target Range
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L-Glutamine L-Glutamine Generic • RxCUI 1869684 Amino Acid 90% $2.8100 $ 122.31 /mo
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Peer-Reviewed Human Clinical Trials & Meta-Analyses (Sickle cell crisis)

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Study & Plain-English Finding Sample (N) Rigor Primary Source
Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on Benefits and safety of ferric citrate hydrate compared with sodium ferrous

The incidences of nausea and vomiting were significantly lower in the FC treatment groups than in the SF group.

International journal of hematology • 2021-07-15 • Phase III Randomized Trial
Multi-cohort 88/100 PMID 33719027 ↗
Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on Hydroxyurea for secondary stroke prevention in children with sickle cell anemia

No participant had hydroxyurea therapy stopped for myelosuppression.

Blood • 2023-02-23 • Phase III Randomized Trial
N = 101 88/100 PMID 36322937 ↗
Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on Evidence of Crizanlizumab Showing Reductions in Vaso-Occlusive Crises and Opioid

Crizanlizumab demonstrated potential benefits in attenuating VOC episodes, irrespective of SCD genotype and prior hydroxyurea use, and in lowering opioid usage.

European journal of haematology • 2025-02-15 • Phase III Randomized Trial
N = 112 82/100 PMID 39473076 ↗
Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on Impaired pubertal development and testicular hormone function in males with

The hormonal level assessment of testosterone at baseline and at 24, 48 and 72 h after hCG stimulation showed no significant differences between the groups studied.

Blood cells, molecules & diseases • 2015-01-15 • Randomized Controlled Trial
N = 15 82/100 PMID 25190051 ↗
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