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| Toddler, 2, unable to stand or walk due to her 6.6lb HAND |
A toddler is unable to stand or walk due to her right hand weighing an astonishing 6.6lbs (3kg).
Shakiba, two, was born with a small lump under her right arm that gradually grew, before engulfing her whole hand and eventually spreading to her chest.
The toddler from Bangladesh, who weighs just 4.4lbs (2kg), is barely able to stand or walk and falls over every time she tries to run.
As well as restricting her growth, Shakiba, who is thought to be suffering from a non-cancerous condition known as a haemangioma, has become a recluse in her village as others worry their children will catch the condition if they allow them to play with her.
Shakiba’s father Abdul Sattar, 23, who cannot afford her treatment, said: ‘We have faith in God and doctors. We are hopeful for the doctors to find a treatment for my daughter and give her a life worth living.’
Shakiba’s mother Chabina Begum, 21, said: ‘She yearns to play with other children in the neighbourhood but people fear that their children will also catch the disease. It is painful to see people behaving rudely with our child.’
Culled from dailymail.co.uk
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