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My Mother Is Suffering From Filaria, Kindly Help

My mother is suffering from filaria . she had over swelling on left leg. recently right leg also becoming like as left leg. please how to control it. give me suggetions
Tue, 30 Aug 2011
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If the filariasis is confirmed then she has to undergo therapy with a drug known as DEC. It cannot be controlled otherwise
If u want the limb to reduce in size then u will have to seek for surgical options
Have a healthy living
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My Mother Is Suffering From Filaria, Kindly Help

Thanks for the query If the filariasis is confirmed then she has to undergo therapy with a drug known as DEC. It cannot be controlled otherwise If u want the limb to reduce in size then u will have to seek for surgical options Have a healthy living