Let’s discuss some more interesting and common topics around us.
So today’s topic of discussion is"
Elephant leg clue".
This is also known as??
Cause??
Treatment???
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Are you referring to phantom limb phenomenon?
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“Elephant leg” refers to elephantiasis, commonly caused by lymphatic filariasis due to parasitic infection. It leads to severe limb swelling. Treatment includes antiparasitic drugs, hygiene, limb elevation, and sometimes surgery.
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Elephantiasis and hydrocele- common in Vidarbha area where I studied medicine.
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Elephant leg is also knows as elephantiasis that occurs in lymphatic filariasis
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Cause :- W.bancrofti
Treatment:- DEC ( Diethylcarbamazine)
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No no… it’s not that
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Hmm
The ‘elephant leg clue’ typically refers to elephantiasis, often caused by parasitic worms in filariasis.
It’s chronic lymphatic swelling leading to massive leg enlargement.
Treatment focuses on managing the swelling with compression, hygiene, and sometimes anti-parasitic drugs to prevent progression.
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Elephantiasis
“LEGS” – Commonly affected areas
L – Legs
E – External genitalia (scrotum, vulva)
G – Groin (lymph nodes)
S – Swelling (gross disfigurement)
“DIM” – Drugs In Management
D – Diethylcarbamazine (DEC)
I – Ivermectin
M – Mebendazole or Albendazole
Elephantiasis- severe swelling of the limbs
caused by - Filariasis (parasite infection), transmitted by mosquito
Treatment includes - Albendazole, ivermectin