Patient's question:
I have had filariasis for over two months and have been treating it through dietary therapy, drinking herbal decoctions, etc., but it hasn't been very effective. The past few days, I've also had high fever, which is caused by filariasis. I want to know if anyone knows where I can get treatment for filariasis or buy relevant treatment medications?Doctor's answer:
Elephantiasis, also known as lymphatic filariasis, is a parasitic disease primarily caused by the blockage of lymphatic vessels due to the transmission of filarial worms. Mosquito bites are the main route of transmission, and the inflammation is mainly localized in the lower limbs and scrotum. There is no complete cure or specific medication for lymphatic filariasis, and symptoms can only be stabilized after treatment. The main drugs used to treat lymphatic filariasis are diethylcarbamazine and furamethanone. Surgical intervention may be considered when necessary.