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Is Diethylcarbamazine The Right Medicine For Filariasis?
Question: Hello doctor,
I have been detected with phyleria by a doctor,no blood checking has been done ,no fewer also.have pain on the leg and small swelling .have been advised to have dose of diethylcarbamazine citrate 100mg daily 3 and with serratiopeptidase 10mg daily 2 dose. Is this ok and with how many days can it be completely cured.need ur advise on this regard. XXXXXXX 33years
I have been detected with phyleria by a doctor,no blood checking has been done ,no fewer also.have pain on the leg and small swelling .have been advised to have dose of diethylcarbamazine citrate 100mg daily 3 and with serratiopeptidase 10mg daily 2 dose. Is this ok and with how many days can it be completely cured.need ur advise on this regard. XXXXXXX 33years
Brief Answer:
eosinophila and peripheral smear for microfilaria
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Greetings from health care magic!!! I am Dr Thakker and shall be answering your question.
Your doctor has empirically started you on treatment for filariasis.
However I wish to know the following:
Where do you reside?
Any history of fever/ chills/ leg swelling/ groin mass
Any history of filariasis before?
I would recommend you to perform a complete blood count and a peripheral smear to look for microfilaria. If they are found and the eosinophil counts are high, then we can start the drug diethycarbamazine. I wouldn't empirically start you on filarial treatment.
I hope this helps you out. If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to write back to me.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Thakker.
eosinophila and peripheral smear for microfilaria
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Greetings from health care magic!!! I am Dr Thakker and shall be answering your question.
Your doctor has empirically started you on treatment for filariasis.
However I wish to know the following:
Where do you reside?
Any history of fever/ chills/ leg swelling/ groin mass
Any history of filariasis before?
I would recommend you to perform a complete blood count and a peripheral smear to look for microfilaria. If they are found and the eosinophil counts are high, then we can start the drug diethycarbamazine. I wouldn't empirically start you on filarial treatment.
I hope this helps you out. If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to write back to me.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Thakker.
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