Last week, I started Arrey-Echi’s story on living with sickle cell and leg ulcers. Let us continue reading from her.
And yet, leg ulceration in sickle cell gets little attention in the field of research, at least, to the best of my knowledge. Information out there is scanty and most often, the question often asked is if I have diabetes.Leg ulceration in sickle cell is a daunting complication of sickle cell anaemia which may take time to heal for most people and also has the risk of recurring.
The cost of treating leg ulcers in sickle cells is enormous. The risk of going bankrupt is high. It is even more so for those with little or no support system. If governments could provide subsidiaries, it would help a lot to alleviate the financial toll on the warriors and their families. Keeping the legs elevated helps to prevent swelling and pain on the legs. Difficult as it may seem, especially if you are a social butterfly, reducing movements while keeping the legs up is a big help to healing. Many doctors recommend exclusive bed rest. This is important but also tricky if the warrior may need to work to foot the medical bills. Compression bandages/socks can and do help with blood circulation. Make use of them if you can.
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