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How To Treat Lymphatic Filariasis?
I am residing in chennai, india. My mother is aged 70years, suffering from Lymphatic Filariasis, she has undergone various treatments including lympha compression but of no use. She is suffering from sever pain in her calf leg and ankle. Is there any special treatment to cure her. If so which specalist doctor must I contact. Please kindly guide in this matter.
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
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In short: Oedema with lymphatic blockage is very difficult to treat
Explanation: Though difficult, it is possible to treat this by surgery. Please contact vascular surgeon regarding this in Chennai. All the best. Good luck.
In short: Oedema with lymphatic blockage is very difficult to treat
Explanation: Though difficult, it is possible to treat this by surgery. Please contact vascular surgeon regarding this in Chennai. All the best. Good luck.
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