10 Elephantiasis Symptoms
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Swelling in the Arms
The limbs are the most mobile areas on the human body. If elephantiasis develops, the limbs may swell to several times their normal size and resemble the tree-trunk appearance of an elephant's leg.2‘Elephantiasis.’ NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders), 21 Nov. 2019, rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/elephantiasis/ The severe swelling may lead to issues with mobility.
The armpit contains a cluster of lymph nodes responsible for filtering excess fluid from the back, head and neck area. If an obstruction to the lymphatic system develops, this major area of lymphatic drainage may be affected.
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