Now, a cure for elephantiasis is possible in India
February 9th, 2008 - 3:05 pm ICT by admin ( 29 comments )By K G Vasuki
Kasaragod (Kerala), Feb 9 (ANI): A cure for elephantiasis is now possible in India, thanks to efforts of Institute of Applied Dermatology in Kerala’s Kasaragod District.
This institute, has after over ten years of research, found a cure for elephantiasis by mixing both Ayurveda and English medicine.
Elephantiasis or Lymphatic Filariasis affects 25 million people across 15 states in the country, and this new method has helped to treat over 500 patients.
In an exclusive interview to ANI, Chief Dermatologist and one of the founders of this Institute, Dr. S R Narahari, described it as a pioneering effort, given the gravity of the disease which is affecting the whole social fabric of the patients who are suffering from elephantiasis”.
“Ayurveda and Yoga is a self care for the management of lymphoedema. A skin wash, dipping the infected leg in ayurvedic skin tonic, massaging with special oil and modern compression bandage and medicines are the uniqueness of this treatment,” he added.
Dr. Bose, the administrative principal of the Institute, said that it is necessary for patients to monitor and manage the disease as per prescription.
“The two week treatment costs the patient between rupees 15000 to 20,000 and is spread out over six months,” he added.
The Institute is working in collaboration with Professor Terance Ryan of Dermatology Department of Oxford Medical University and supported by the Indian Council of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore and the Forum for Ethical Review Committee in India.
Janardhan, a 25-year old patient, was referred to the Institute and lost 18 kgs in his left leg in just six months. He wants this treatment to be extended to hundreds of other patients suffering from elephantiasis.
India with over 25 million people suffering from elephantiasis must worry over how it wants to combat this deadly disease effectively. But this new effective treatment can boast of at least 80 percent cure.
Lymphatic Filariasis is non-curable disease often affecting the legs and scrotum resulting in chronic swelling, scaring and extreme disability. It is also known as elephantiasis because the swollen leg resembles that of an elephant.
The World Health Organization (WHO) named filariasis as the fourth leading cause of disability in the world. (ANI)
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February 19th, 2009 at 6:46 am
Hi,
My name is Masood Sabha Khan, I m 25 year old, I have been effected my fileria over 10 years. If there is a true cure and the people is trusted Please contact me at +919905504404 or mail me the doctor address. Please I cannot work in office due to disease.
Please take this at urgency leavel.
March 31st, 2009 at 2:44 pm
can i get the phone number and address of this place?
April 20th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Hi,
my father is suffering from elephantasis.happy to know that there is treatement for this. you havent provided your contact details.how can i contact you.can you plz try to contact me at 9884997183.i am staying at chennai.
June 11th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
my contact no 9003619954…
pls give the contact no for cure for one of my friend.
June 24th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Hi,
I found the address of this place on the internet.
Registered Office:
Nayak’s Road, Kasaragod, 671 121
Kerala, South India
Project Office:
Kotekani Road, Kasaragod, 671 121
Kerala, South India
Phone: 04994-230116,320471,227084,09895588735
Email: iadorg@satyam.net.in
June 26th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
hi,
my sister has swallen legs due to elephanthiasis can u help me to treat her plz. thank u v much
June 26th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
my e-mail
hasanent@yahoo.com
September 1st, 2009 at 6:05 pm
sir,
i am debasish.my father s suffering from elephantiasis leg since last 10 years .every month he is suffering from high fever and swelling and redness in that affected leg.we have tried many medicines but of no use.kindly please help me in this regard.
and also please can u send me the address and phone number of the institute to my mailid.
please sir,we will be very much thankful to you..
February 18th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Please let me now the address. My aunty is suffering with this elephantiasis and she cannot walk with this.
help
February 18th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Please help my aunty is suffering from elephantiasis.
Help
April 30th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
sir,
i am Dillip.my father is suffering from elephantiasis on both leg since last 15 years .
Currently he is having a lot swelling and wounds But some times fever is affecting .we have tried many medicines and a lot of money for cure but of no use.
kindly please help me in this regard and also please can u send me the address and phone number of the institute to my mailid.
please sir,we will be very much thankful to you..
May 23rd, 2010 at 10:38 pm
Hello sir,
My name is Prem Singh Bhandari, I am 25 years old I am suffering from elephantiasis by birth. But this disease occurs in my left hand. if u need history of previous treatments, i’ll send it by mail. My contacts no. is 09981381848.Plz forward your address, contact details & mail address so i can contact with you. Regards Prem Singh Bhandari.
July 14th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
My Aunt is suffering for this and we want a cure for the same, pleaase give us your contact no and address so that we can arrange to come for the treatment.
Thanks
Jatin
September 21st, 2010 at 3:35 pm
Sir, One of my uncle is suffering from Elephentiasis, so, I want to know about the treatment options, where to contact, Treatment cost,Treatment duration.
with regards eagerly waiting for your reply
October 2nd, 2010 at 4:35 pm
hi…
myself hemant sharma my wife is suffering from elephantasis from last 9yrs in right foot over there calf plz provide an contact information nd address of dr.d.k.panda and dr.vasuki
November 30th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
my uncle in suffering from last three years pls send me the address and the number,due to which he can not walk properly and is suffering from bed soles
January 24th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
hi i m gaurav from chd and i m suffering from elephanthiasis from 13 years and i m 16 years of age and i want 2 get rid of it as soon as possible please tell me the tratment and where i have 2 come for the tratment my no. is 9815601442 plese contact me on this no or e mail me i m very thankful 2 u…..waiting for the call….
February 21st, 2011 at 9:06 pm
hi i am muhammad my grandmother has swollen leg and there are wounds and yellow liquid comes out of the wound the leg is like thick and fat
is it elephantiasis?
April 20th, 2011 at 11:16 am
I am from Malaysia and my husband is suffering from elephantiatis. Please give me more info on how to do the treatment. tq
May 29th, 2011 at 5:57 am
hi…. i m from Amritsar(punjab)
my mother is suffered from elephant leg disease for 10 years….any treatment regarding this is of not of much use…please help me to give proper solution of this treatment..we will be very thnkful to u….
my contact no. is 9781502089…..
June 12th, 2011 at 12:36 am
Hello,
To all of the people afflicted by this disease, please ask your doctor to prescribe you with diethylcarbamazapine.
This will help. I wish I could treat you all myself but I am not in India.
wish you all the best though.
July 21st, 2011 at 6:23 pm
hi,
my name is ramu suffering from Elephantiasis plz give suggest for cure.
August 17th, 2011 at 12:18 am
can i get the address of Institute of Applied Dermatology in Kerala Kasaragod District it for my mother .
August 17th, 2011 at 12:20 am
Hello,
Can i please get the address of Institute of Applied Dermatology in Kerala Kasaragod District it for my mother.This is my mob no 8007228624
September 8th, 2011 at 6:54 pm
Please get the address of institute of applied dermatology in kerala. please sent the address my email id
October 20th, 2011 at 10:44 am
hi…. i m from MOTIHARI(BIHAR)
my mother is suffered from elephant leg disease for 5 years….any treatment regarding this is of not of much use…please help me to give proper solution of this treatment..we will be very thnkful to u….
MY EMAIL ID: mail.rksingh777@gmail.com
December 29th, 2011 at 6:36 pm
hi my father is suffering from elephant leg dieases for 26 yrs if any treatment pls condact me my family will be thankful to you
my mail id is prabhu4desire@gmail.com
January 3rd, 2012 at 9:49 pm
hi…. i m from RAVISHANKAR(CHENNAI)
my mother is suffered from elephant leg disease for 25 years….any treatment regarding this is of not of much use…please help me to give proper solution of this treatment..we will be very thnkful to u….
MY EMAIL ID: mail.sln_ravi@yahoo.co.in
February 8th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
Hi my father is suffering from Elephantiasis disease. i am happy to know thre is atreatment for this.
please let me know your contact address
please mail me the details sharma_5514@yahoo.com
and my mobile num +919790675514