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  • 40 Years
  • 21/02/2023

Why does sickle cell anemia cause pain?

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Dr. Dr Yusuf Mohammad

Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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  • MBBS
  • 8+ Yrs
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Sickled cells traveling through small blood vessels can get stuck and block blood flow throughout the body that is one of the major reason of pain.

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