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I am a 64 year old female with high blood pressure! The problem is I have a foot that has swelling and blackness to it! The clinic that treats my blood pressure has diagnosed it to be elephantitis! can you give me any advise on this? I am 5'3 and around 100 lbs! Thanks Joyce Hamel
Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have elephantiasis. It is caused by microfilaria. You should take anti filarial medicine like ivermectin and albendazole. Avoid fatty food. Surgery is helpful in large size leg but multiple surgery with skin grafting is needed. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Suggest Remedy For Elephantitis
Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have elephantiasis. It is caused by microfilaria. You should take anti filarial medicine like ivermectin and albendazole. Avoid fatty food. Surgery is helpful in large size leg but multiple surgery with skin grafting is needed. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.