Lymphatic filariasis
A clinical disorder that is caused by obstruction of the lymphatic system years after filarial infection. It is characterized by painful and profound lymphedema, resulting in significant swelling (elephantiasis) of extremities and genitals.
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Elephantiasis.. It is the enlargement and hardening of limbs or body parts due to tissue swelling. It is characterised by edema, hypertrophy, and fibrosis of skin and subcutaneous tissues, due to obstruction of lymphatic vessels. It may af...
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A case of Abdominal epilepsy *Chief Complaints* Loss of consciousness one episode Pain abdomen and loose stools *History* A female patient 25 year old came to the OPD with complaints of loss of consciousness after an episode pf loose stools prior to which she had severe crampy abdominal pain. Symptoms lasted for about 3-4 min witnessed by her mother.No h/o tonic clonic movements. No h/o fever headache giddiness, visual disturbance or ENT symptoms No post episode headache limb weakness Known case of IBS on diet.Hypothyroid on 25 mcg Thyronorm OD.. *Vitals* Normal *Investigations* EEG normal.MRI brain small nodular subependymal heterotopia adjacent to the atrium of right lateral ventricle. *Physical Examination* Nothing significant *Diagnosis* Abdominal Epilepsy *Management* Started on Tab Carbamazepine 300 mg incremental dosage
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