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How To Treat Swelling And Pain In Knees Caused By Elephantiasis?
Hello Dr Rangadhar....
My Mother is Law is suffering from miled elephantiasis.
Earlier ... 2-3 months back it was not very much problematic...but since last 2-3 months it has become really bad.
She had swelling up the knees which has now gone below the knee also.
It has a very severe pain.
Please tell me what to do?
My Mother is Law is suffering from miled elephantiasis.
Earlier ... 2-3 months back it was not very much problematic...but since last 2-3 months it has become really bad.
She had swelling up the knees which has now gone below the knee also.
It has a very severe pain.
Please tell me what to do?
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
Thanks for you query at HCM!
It is caused by filariasis which is a parasitic disease that is caused by thread-like roundworms that are spread by blood-feeding black flies and mosquitoes.
It is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori.
Supportive care must include prevention of secondary infection. Wash the affected area frequently, apply antiseptic creams to abrasions, keep their nails clean, wear comfortable footwear, and exercise the affected limb to aid lymphatic flow.
Take bed rest, limb elevation, and compression bandages and analgaesic.
She needs prescriptions drugs like di-ethycarbamezepine (DEC). Visit a local surgeon and get evaluated.
Take care!
It is caused by filariasis which is a parasitic disease that is caused by thread-like roundworms that are spread by blood-feeding black flies and mosquitoes.
It is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori.
Supportive care must include prevention of secondary infection. Wash the affected area frequently, apply antiseptic creams to abrasions, keep their nails clean, wear comfortable footwear, and exercise the affected limb to aid lymphatic flow.
Take bed rest, limb elevation, and compression bandages and analgaesic.
She needs prescriptions drugs like di-ethycarbamezepine (DEC). Visit a local surgeon and get evaluated.
Take care!
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