10 Elephantiasis Symptoms
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Weak Immune System
Elephantiasis also affects the kidneys, which are responsible for helping to remove excess waste from the body. If the kidneys are impaired, they cannot remove toxins. Individuals may develop a weakened immune system due to an overload of toxins.
When the body is overloaded with toxins, fever, chills and repeated infections may result. Damage to the lymphatic system may also cause the body to work overtime, therefore weakening the immune system.
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