Every
day people around the world develop lymphatic circulatory disorders known as Primary and Secondary
Lymphedema. Elephantiasis is the worst degree that this disease can progress
towards, and it is essential that those affected have access to early specialized
treatment.
In
many European and industrialized countries, lymphedema patients receive
specialized physiotherapy treatment (CDT- Complete Decongestive Therapy) and are given the compression
garments necessary to retain the progression of the condition. On the other
hand, we find that in poor regions of Africa, India, South America, Asia and other Third World countries, treatment for most of these people is non-existent or
minimal, based simply on the recommendation of the use of sandals, and washing
and elevation of limbs. These patients do not have access to necessary
professional lymphatic drainage, multilayer bandages or compression garments, all which are indispensable for the reduction and retention of the
progression of the condition, so as then to be able to carry out their normal day
to day activities.
Campaigns by international
organizations and public awareness are necessary and essential to prevent
Elephantiasis due to lymphatic disorders, whether a result of poor circulation,
traumas, interventions, insects or people being born with the disease. Those
affected need treatment to lead a good quality of life, and be safeguarded from
a dramatic future that the progression of this sickness leads to. Not only Lymphatic Filariasis leads to Elephantiasis.
All Lymphedemas likewise lead to elephantiasis
Elephantiasis
is not only due to filariasis
Lymphatic
disorders are a disease
Effective
treatment exists
Prevention
is essential
International
Campaigns for
Prevention and Treatment are needed
Prevention and Treatment are needed
