what is this disease called?


Question:
a condition in which one leg swells up really really big, or grows really big? what causes it?

Answers:
could be elephantitis which is an infection in the lymph nodes causing an accumulation of fluids in the affected limb.

Other Answers:
Elephantitis.i think. :-()

elephantises or uric acid?

Elephantitis will cause a body part/limb to swell extremely large.

It's a viral infection often spread by mosquitos.

it could be gout.

elephantitis

It is possible that you have Gout in your leg, This can be diagnosed by a simple blood test.

It could be elephantitis although this is normally a condition from birth.

It could just be inflamation called cellulitis.

It could be quite serious such as a DVT (deep vein thrombosis) This will need medical attention and you should see a GP as soon as possible.

For all of the above see a GP
Source(s):
I am a nurse

Elephantiasis

could be elephantitis or oedema which is caused by the accumulation of fluid in the affected part.

elephantitis



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