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Whether Variation In The Length Of Leg Is Filariasis?

hi doctors,

my fathers right leg is bit bigger than left leg for past 3 years

we have consulted many doctor, Very few said filariasis, others said it is vain tube problem. Now i just want to do proper check up in bangalore for my father to know whether he suffer from filariasis or not . Please help me in this .
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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hai,

unilateral(single side) swelling of leg possibly chance of filariasis or any defect in veins as your consulted doctor said.

chronic stage of filariasis leads the condition Elephantiasis,in this condition it mostly affect the lower limbs (leg,foot).

to rule out blood smear test for microfilaria is the gold standard test.
Addition to that doppler ultrasound needed to rule out any vein abnormality.

kindly visit a vascular surgeon specialist to rule out the cause and proper treatment and management.

thank you
hope i answered your query.


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Whether Variation In The Length Of Leg Is Filariasis?

hai, unilateral(single side) swelling of leg possibly chance of filariasis or any defect in veins as your consulted doctor said. chronic stage of filariasis leads the condition Elephantiasis,in this condition it mostly affect the lower limbs (leg,foot). to rule out blood smear test for microfilaria is the gold standard test. Addition to that doppler ultrasound needed to rule out any vein abnormality. kindly visit a vascular surgeon specialist to rule out the cause and proper treatment and management. thank you hope i answered your query.