WHAT
IS ELEPHANTIASIS DISEASE
Elephantiasis is a combination of signs and symptoms
that occur after the extra circulatory system and the immune system (lymphatic
system) are infected by parasites technically known as Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi and Brugia timori which are transmitted by Culex mosquitoes.
The problem of palms occurs after the lymphatic
fluid is blocked, leading to inflammation of the affected area,
Elephantiasis can occur in various parts of the body
but mainly occurs in the legs and arms.
Due to the similarity of the feet of a patient with
the problem of palms and elephants, that is why it was technically called
Elephantiasis.
SYMPTOMS
OF TENDER DISEASE
1. Fever
2. Inflammation of the lymph nodes, especially of
the larynx.
3. Pain in the testicles.
4. Pain in the testicles.
5. Excessive swelling (easy to squeeze) on the
affected area.
6. Scratches or sores on the affected area.
7. Very swollen feet.
8. The skin becomes very hard on the part of the
problem.
9. Getting problems with walking and getting BUSHA
(hydrocele). The problem can also cause a woman to get swelling in the upper
skin of the (Vulva). ability to cause pregnancy problem).
Some of our communities believe that the BUSHA
problem is caused by drinking coconut water or madafu (this is not true).
10. Rarely can this problem, if exacerbated, affect
the respiratory system and cause coughing and fever. This occurs due to
Eisonophils cells damaging the lungs.
HOW
TO CARE FOR ELEPHANT PATIENT.
1. Ensure the cleanliness of the patient's body and
the environment in general.
2. Use of mosquito repellent to repel mosquitoes to
prevent the spread of the disease.
3. Use specific disinfectants such as Dettol
4. Wash (wash) the swollen area with clean water and
soap daily (approximately three times a day).
5. Be sure to exercise the swollen leg or arm and
also lift it up to allow for a good “Lymph” rotation.
TREATMENT OF TENDER DISEASE
A patient with Elephantiasis should visit to the
hospital for better treatment
- CORONA VIRUS
- MONKEY POX
- VAGINAL DRYNESS
- FIBROID
- INFERTILITY
- OVULATION CYCLE
- OVARIAN CANCER
- VAGINAL BACTERIA
- MALE INFERTILITY
- BEST DAYS OF CONCIEVING
- MUCUS AFTER OVULATION
- FOODS FOR ERECTILE FUNCTIONS
- PREGNANCY ANEMIA
- DO AND DONT DURING PREGNANCY
- ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
- U.T.I IN PREGNANCY
- STROKE RISK
- EAT THIS NOT THAT
- HOOKWORMS INFECTION
- OMEGA 3 BENEFITS
- FASTING
- WEIGHT LOSS TIPS
- vitiligo
- ABORTION
- DENGUE VIRUS
- EBORA VIRUS
- FEVER
- URINARY TRACT INFECTION
- HOSPITAL INFECTIONS
- WEST NILE VIRUS
- YELLOW FEVER
- EYE DISEASE
- ZIKA VIRUS
- STRESS
- IRON DEFFICIENCE
- INSOMNIA (SLEEPING PROBLEMS)
- HEART PROBLEMS
- COMPONENTS OF BLOOD
- BLOOD DISORDER
- LABORATORY TEST OF BLOOD DISORDER
- BONE MARROW EXAMINATION
- BLOOD ANEMIA
- ANIMAL BITES
- EYE BURN
- CHOCKING
- HEAT STROKE
- SMOKE EFFECTS
- SNAKE BITE
- MALARIA VACCINE
- BEST WAY TO SLEEP A CHILD
- CHILD FEVER REDUCING
- ELEPHANTIASIS
- WOMEN BEARDS
- DATES
- PAPAYA FRUITS