What Is Elephantiasis?
7. How Can I Help Someone With Elephantiasis?
The most important thing to remember if you know someone with elephantiasis is to treat him or her with empathy and compassion. The abnormal swelling and huge limbs may look funny, but imagine how you would feel if you had this condition: You’d probably attract unwanted stares from simply venturing out of your house or to the grocery store.
Try to help this person remember to attend doctors’ appointments and to take any prescribed medication. They may need help going up and down the stairs and completing daily tasks, like cooking or cleaning.
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