How to treat lower limb edema in filariasis

The treatment of filariasis lower limb edema includes general treatment, symptomatic treatment and anthelmintic treatment. 1. General treatment: bed rest and reasonable nutrition supply are recommended. 2. Symptomatic treatment: Filariasis lower limb edema often refers to lymphoedema and elephantiasis of the lower limbs, which can be relieved by pressure bandage and infrared ray and other physical therapy. Some patients can apply coumarin and other drugs for treatment. If the condition is serious, surgery can be performed to remove the lesion and rebuild the lymphatic vessels. 3. Deworming treatment: It is the main treatment mode. Commonly used drugs for deworming treatment, including ethamizine, furazinone, levamisole and other drugs. The use of specific drugs should be carried out under the guidance of doctors. Filariasis causing lower limb edema indicates that the condition is more serious, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time for diagnosis and treatment, do not delay, or blindly self-treatment, so as not to cause adverse consequences.