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Hi Doctors, This is Srinivas from Srikakulam. My mother has got elephant leg(right). We have consulted General Physician. He has suggested to take anitbiotic injections. Arround 8 injections are given. It is not yet completely cured. Swelling has been reduced 50%. Please suggest us best treatment in Andhra Pradesh.
Hi thanks for asking question. When treatment with antibiotic done or filariasis infection already occured in lymphatic. So even with best treatment swelling sometime may no reduce completely. Large hydrocele scrotal swelling needed to be treated by surgical excision. Avoid fatty food. With compression bandage try to do movement of affected limb. Take care about not biteing by insect. T prevent secondary infection apply antibiotic cream at abraded area, clean nail and wear comfortable footware. I hope I have solve your query. Thanks
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Suggest Treatment For Elephantiasis
Hi thanks for asking question. When treatment with antibiotic done or filariasis infection already occured in lymphatic. So even with best treatment swelling sometime may no reduce completely. Large hydrocele scrotal swelling needed to be treated by surgical excision. Avoid fatty food. With compression bandage try to do movement of affected limb. Take care about not biteing by insect. T prevent secondary infection apply antibiotic cream at abraded area, clean nail and wear comfortable footware. I hope I have solve your query. Thanks