On sickle cell habitus, the physical symptoms of severe cases

On sickle cell habitus, the physical symptoms of severe cases

Sickle cell habitus, the distinct physical features of some people with sickle cell disease, are typically associated with patients who have more severe forms of the disease, such as sickle cell anemia. But the severity of sickle cell disease can vary greatly from one patient to another because of a range of factors. Not all sickle cell patients will have the same physical features. In Nigeria, where I live, the public widely recognizes some of …