Ms Ma, who is in her early 30s, has a rare inflammatory condition of the blood vessels in her hands and feet. It has led to her having inadequate blood circulation, recurrent infections and ulcerations.
She has lost some fingers and toes due to gangrene and may eventually lose her hands and feet.
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