What’s hand-foot syndrome?

Chemotherapy can cause hand-foot syndrome, with symptoms including numbness, swelling, pain, blisters, and hardened skin. Sickle cell anemia can also cause the condition. Precautions and treatments include avoiding hot water and friction, using ice packs and topical lotions, and taking medications and vitamins. Hand-foot syndrome sometimes occurs after a patient has received certain types of […]

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