10 Elephantiasis Symptoms

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Impaired Kidney Function

Elephantiasis may lead to impaired kidney function. Known to affect the lymphatic system, elephantiasis is responsible for obstructing lymph flow. A collection of aortic lymph nodes normally drain the kidneys, and obstruction of the normal lymphatic flow can cause kidney dysfunction in some cases.

Symptoms of impaired kidney function include persistent fatigue and nausea, shortness of breath, confusion, loss of appetite and problems with urination. Impaired kidney function may occur before the visible symptoms of elephantiasis appear.

Elephantiasis

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