Filariasis is a disease which is called Hathi Paon in Hindi. Infection of filarial disease usually occurs in childhood, but its symptoms appear at the age of 7 to 8 years. If this disease is recognized on time, then the body can be saved from getting worse. In case of elephant feet, this problem can be stopped in the primary stage but it cannot be eradicated from the root.
How filariasis spreads: Filarial disease Filariasis infection is spread by the bite of mosquitoes. These mosquitoes belong to Phulex and Mansonidis species. In which the mosquito releases a thread-like parasite and this parasite enters our body. This infection starts in childhood but its symptoms are visible in the body for a long time.
The person whose body it enters looks normal and healthy, but suddenly after a few years, swelling starts in his legs, hands and other parts of the body.
Symptoms of Filariasis: The bites of filarial mosquitoes cause fever, itching in the body and pain and swelling in and around the genitals of men. Swelling in feet and hands, swelling in hydrocele are also symptoms of filariasis. Filariasis infection occurs in childhood, but its symptoms are not visible for many years. Filariasis not only makes a person handicapped, but it also has a bad effect on the mental state of the patient.
Filariasis patients should take care of themselves like this:
If there is any wound on the hands and feet, then clean it well and dry it and apply medicine on it.
The patient of filariasis should keep his feet six inches above the bed. The feet should be kept equal and relaxed.
Always wear loose slippers with straps on the feet.
Always protect the inflamed area from injury.
How to prevent filariasis:
Mosquitoes are the main reason for the spread of this disease, so it is important to protect them. Keep around the house clean so that mosquitoes do not take their effect.
Spray insecticide in the house and do not allow water to stagnate anywhere in the house.
While sleeping, apply mustard or neem oil on hands and feet and other exposed parts.