You just newly diagnosed a male patient with Sickle cell disease and are counseling them on the effects the disease can have on their body if they are not properly treated. Which of the following complications is this patient at risk for?

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Priapism is a frequent occurrence in males with sickle cell disease and may cause permanent tissue damage and impotence if not treated. Other problems associated with reduced blood supply include avascular necrosis of the femoral and/or humeral head, renal failure, cardiomyopathies, delayed growth, and superficial ulcers of the lower extremities.

You Just Newly Diagnosed a Male Patient with Sickle Cell