The clinical manifestation of sickle cell disease is diverse. Among them are leg ulcers, which are relatively common and can be painful and disabling. Leg ulcers tend to heal slowly over months to years. The pain is severe, excruciating, penetrating, sharp, nerve-wracking, and stinging in nature. While it is common for the ulcer to heal when therapy is initiated, the sad truth is they often reoccur. It is most common for people with the HbSS blood group and less…
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