What Is Elephantiasis?
4. What Is the Treatment for Elephantiasis?
Your doctor might ask you to take both diethylcarbamazine and ivermectin to kill off the parasites causing your swelling. The silver lining here is that you may only have to take these meds once a year.
Depending on the cause of elephantiasis, you will likely work with a general practitioner, an infectious disease specialist, or an oncologist. It’s best to speak with your doctor before trying any over-the-counter remedies for your condition.
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