10 Leprosy Symptoms
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Loss of Sensation
Under normal circumstances, getting too close to a fire or receiving a blow to the hands or feet results in an individual moving away before they get burned or feel the pain resulting from the blow.
This might not be the case with someone with leprosy. They may lose the ability to feel light touch, and in severe cases of nerve damage, they may experience a loss of protective pain sensation. Protective pain sensation gives a person a pain threshold.
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