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My cousin brother is suffering from elephantiasis disease from 1 year, last time we got him operated but again it recurred.

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My neighbours are suffering from elephantiasis,they are new to our colony (residing from past 1 month) I'm afraid of it.please suggest me any test to detect it I live in India with my mother father and my younger sister

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It's highly unlikely you will develop same disease...But if you want to get yourself checked...There will increased eosinophils in Your CBC test and Blood for Microfilariia will be positive... ...  Read More

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I have had Lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) for over 20 years. My legs are swollen and im looking for treatment. What treatment is good? i want my legs to return to normal without surgical procedures. Please help looking forward to a positive reply.

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Try lympha press machines. If you ask around in surgical stores or if you ask surgeons they might refer you to a place where it's available. They are expensive to buy but you can also rent them. Reme ...  Read More

The swelling go away itself after mosquito bite and enlarge after several months. How understand elephantiasis?

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Please consult any general physician at your local area and go to the clinical examination without any negligence. Get this work done to avoid further complication in your life time ...  Read More

How many mosquito bite cause elephantiasis? Medicine to kill microfilariae and adult worms. When should the medicine to be taken?

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Dear patient consult me as ap,need to discuss few things with you thanks ...  Read More

I guess I'm at the early stage of elephantiasis cause i can actually feel the worms biting in the flesh and all.what kind of treatment should i start immediately,cause my place has contaminated water and mosquitoes infected area.

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Please consult with a General physician near by you.. detailed history and direct physical examination is needed... ...  Read More

How many days it would take to develop elephantiasis symptoms? When will the swelling go away? I was insomniac for a day. The next-day my scrotum swell,became red and I had a mild pain from my left testicles during that I think no mosquitoes bit me. I was at my grandmother's house and which is not a endemic area. During the stay I had problem with

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Take tablet Banocide Forte 100mg one tablet thrice daily for 21 days. Can also take tablet Moxicant DSR thrice daily for five to seven days. ...  Read More

Elephantiasis with flarial & eczema from last 45years, very painful in every 20-30days, boils then water & then bleeding secretion from right lower leg

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Hello there...I can understand your concern. It is very difficult to treat dermatological conditions without clinical examination in person. Because of many conditions look alike. As as you know it is ...  Read More

Please tell me I am scaring about this , I am struggling from last 3 months , is this curable or not

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Your report is saying , cancer present, but which type, which stage, it's not in your report ...  Read More

Errectile dysfunction is curable or not Please tell me is it curable Errectile dysfunction is curable or not Please tell me is it curable

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yes ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am confused and need clarification. I consulted a DVL specialist regarding my sexual exposure and was tested for HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis. All results were negative. My first sexual contact was on 7 September 2024 and the second was in January 2025 with different partners. I had the tests on 3 September 2026 and h

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Mam i don't know gow my wife got this problem... Please tell me if it is curable or operation is needed

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Sir please tell what is your wife's symptoms. If she has fertility issues she might need surgery to remove right hydrosalphinx. ...  Read More

Is it curable or not please tell me mam by medicine or operation please let me know mam... Should i visit homeopathy

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Your reports describe a right-sided cystic lesion around 52 x 55 x 63 mm and a separate left ovarian or paraovarian cyst with some internal bleeding, not a small 6mm cyst, so this needs a proper in-pe ...  Read More

Is tinnitus curable? Is tinnitus curable? Is tinnitus curable? Is tinnitus curable? Is tinnitus curable? Is tinnitus curable?

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Tinnitus is the perception of sound (ringing, buzzing, hissing, whistling) in the ears or head without an external source. Common causes • Hearing loss (age-related or noise exposure) • Ear wax or ...  Read More

Sir my age is 24 my weight is 85 i attached my fibroscan report sir can it is completely curable or completely reversible

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By 24 years this value is high . Check with your doctor for further evaluation of liver and treatment ...  Read More

Sir my doubt is that what is the meaning of curable or reversable in disease because when we search we get both options on answer if we ask is fatty liver reversable they say yes at the same time they say no it is not curable when we ask hypertension is curable they sometimes say no it is not curable or not reversed but also sometimes say it is rev

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Your query can be answered. For that kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

I have tmj and recently from 1 week its is painful only one side (left) while opening my mouth . No clicking sound from ears , and is it curable by self or surgery?

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Hello! Depends on existing situation, More details required. ...  Read More

Is syphilis curable in homeopathy mode of treatment? I don’t want to take penicillin injection. Want an alternative treatment.

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

My daughter has 5 years old and she is suffering with ITP. I have few queries: 1. Is it curable. 2. Which precautions needs to be followed

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ITP has good prognosis. Most recover completely in a few weeks or months ...  Read More

Is herpetic folliculities curable?? Plz symptoms of it ... Treatment options... Severity... Plz answer...

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Yes. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Is lupus curable 100%? Are there any advanced treatments for lupus available that can provide a cure, particularly in India?

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As far as I know there is no 100% cure ...  Read More

Is parotitis curable ? I have very mild swelling under tha left jaw.. and it also feels like cheeks are pulling, I have non stop sensation

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I have asthma since childhood. Have tried all forms of medicine from Ayurveda in Kerala, Allopathy, Homeopathy, Unani. Medicines work for sometime with some doctors and then it stops responding later. Sometimes it responds immediately on first visit, sometimes it works after couple of months. I'm really fed up now. Taking Cipla capsule inhalers in

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

I have diagnosed with right testicle Epidymorchitis with swollen epidymis and swollen lymph near groin and paraarortic lymphadenopathy in usg abdomen is it curable with medicine or I need surgery to remove testicles? Will it turn into malignant like cancer? Or is it serious problems?

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Well para aortic lymphadenopathy is uncommon in case of epidydymorchitis so we need to rule out testicular malignancy by other tests ...  Read More

Hello, I got diagnosed with hydatid cyst in the spleen. I wanted to understand whether this is curable with medication?

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No not with medications It needs Surgery Wats the size? Kindly put up the Ultrasound/ CT scan report ...  Read More

I have recently did cystoscopy and found inflamed bladder. Even after so much antibiotics not relieving. Its making me depressed. I have read that it's not curable. Need help homeopathy has cure for cystitis.

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Homeopathic medicines work wonderfully in cases of cystitis. With regular Homeopathic treatment you will be relieved from all the symptoms that you are facing. ...  Read More

Hello, OCD is permeanent curable with medication and in how many days permeanently curable ? Can you please tell ?

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No ...  Read More

Please help.. I am taking homeopathic medication.. But still this pain and swelling like is not reducing.. Kindly help.. Say what is this.. Is it curable? Gynaecologist is saying i need to undergo surgery.. As it is ultimate solution.. But from past 3 months i am taking homeopathic medication.. No cure.. Little bit of itching reduced... But

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Hi , there is no. Need to go for immediate surgery as it can be cured by homeopathic medicines . ...  Read More

Please tell me I am scaring about this , I am struggling from last 3 months , is this curable or not, what does it mean , poorly differentiated tumor , is any serious

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Nobody is it curable or not, without knowing complete history and investigations ...  Read More

Respected doctors can patients live long and healthy life if he suffers from cancer what role play in stage of cancer which are curable cancer

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Yes cancer paitent may live long and healthy, if paitent diagnosed in early stage and took complete treatment ...  Read More

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