What message do you have for Gloria and her family? You can reach her on +254 706 370202 PayBill Number is 891300, Account No. 50046. Share your story with me via lynnngugi4@gmail.com or lynnngugishow@gmail.com
Lynn check lymphatic filariosis treatments and what foods to avoid.and what can be done in India.check Amrita hospitals in India where they are good with lymphatic dysfunction issues.
Thanks Lynn for airing this painful tale. I have following proposal 1. Psychosocial counseling 2. Look for doctors willing to diagnose the problem and the public to avail the required finances 3. Fund medical requirements 4. For her and the young ones willing to get online sessions to continue from form 1 to form 4 or any other level missed. Then proceed to college. Let's give them a chance to fight for their lives. 5. Lynn you can push the national leaders to equip health facilities particularly in Kisii land (especially Nyamira) and employ specialists which includes allowing doctors to go for further training. This would help avert such sufferings in the future. 6. For the church and it's membership to take up social responsibility of caring for the suffering and less fortunate and not just praying. 7. Lynn come up with systems of destigmatization of this condition and family plus community reconnection. God bless you for the good work.
This medical condition is treatable! I am shocked in this day and time that the family approached doctors who didn't help! This shows the poor state of our hospitals which are full of doctors less concerned with full follow up of cases brought before them!! The medical programmes at our hospitals need restructuring!! Ministry of Health should have programmes to eradicate these treatable diseases!!
@@kenmurithi6408 one of the siblings has been successfully treated! It is treatable.....though chances of success are reduced if the stage is advanced!
There is an alter speaking to this family,but there is only one man who can break that alter,his name is Jesus Christ,the one who died and rose again, let's trust in him for the healing of this family.
Gloria’s faith in God is on another level!! I believe God is smiling at her.God is about to be glorified in their situation! I can’t wait for Gloria’s testimony of how our faithful God intervened for them!Am on my knees 🙏🙏🙏
Lord Father have mercy on this family. You are the healer and we stand on your promises that by your stripes they are healed (Isaiah 53:5).. Father give them peace in their heart , peace in their mind.
So long as they know God itakuwa sawa. This situation is not permanent, God can work on it. Waombewe tu, Apostle Musili is good In Deliverance . Atg Chappel Nairobi.
Whatever caused this illness is no greater than Jehovah God.He is the great physician and nothing will be impossible for Him..Dear Lord,come through for them for your own glory.
May this story reach a specialist and May God intervene. I know someone out there will know what is happening to this family and a solution will be found. Msife moyo there is a God in heaven who hears our prayers. I will be here to watch the follow up story of healing. Amen!
The day Lynn stepped in that home God Almighty came to listen and He's Jehovah Elohim and he will remove the evil altars 🔥📖📖 and clean this family spirituality. Blessings Lynn 🔥🔥🔥
May the Almighty see you through together with the entire family as we get in to the knees over this family... Thanks Lynn for bringing this to limelight
Oh Lord of Heaven's armies, you created heaven and earth and there's nothing too hard for you, please heal Gloria and her siblings and give them happiness in Jesus mighty name ... AMEN
I feel so sad for this family and also understand when she said l ask God why?If it was one person they would take it four people thats too much for the family to handle..I feel for them all the way from Zimbabwe may the good lord heal them.Their mother is a very strong woman🙇🙇❤💜💝🙏
That lady has shared the faith everyone needs to see a better tomorrow. All I ask to God is, let this be their time to receive the healing in Jesus's name.
Team Lyn Ngungi,let's be thankful,as long as you are healthy,Never let life hurts bring you doing..these stories make me appreciate life even more! People are going through staffs and sometimes we question God which is okay! I pray that God will give this family a reason to smile again. Yes I know Jesus heals,I know He even raised the dead,May his power be manifested upon this family for him alone understands their pain🙏
Sometimes I want to pray and my heart is heavy I can't finish praying for each one. Lord may you reach each person's problem and touch them, may you heal this family this is too much Jesus hear them
God is God of Mercy, there's nothing impossible to him for those who trust in him, my prayers are God 🙏 is going to do something wonderful in this family
eral Discussion Elephantiasis is a condition characterized by gross enlargement of an area of the body, especially the limbs. Other areas commonly affected include the external genitals. Elephantiasis is caused by obstruction of the lymphatic system, which results in the accumulation of a fluid called lymph in the affected areas. Functioning as part of the immune system, the lymphatic system helps to protect the body against infection and disease. It consists of a network of tubular channels (lymph vessels) that drain a thin watery fluid known as lymph from different areas of the body into the bloodstream. Obstruction of these vessels first results in lymphedema, and then can slowly progress to massive swelling and gross enlargement characteristic of elephantiasis. In areas where filariasis is endemic, the most common cause of elephantiasis is a parasitic disease known as lymphatic filariasis and, in the medical literature, the terms lymphatic filariasis and elephantiasis should not be used interchangeably. In most areas, the lymphatic damage associated with elephantiasis has other causes including certain sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., lymphogranuloma venereum); tuberculosis; an infectious disease called leishmaniasis; repeated streptococcal infections; leprosy; and environmental factors such as exposure to certain minerals (e.g., silica). In some cases, no cause can be identified (idiopathic). Signs & Symptoms The initial symptom of lymphatic dysfunction is a mild edema, which can gradually progress to elephantiasis if not treated. The main symptom of elephantiasis is gross enlargement and swelling of an area of the body because of the accumulation of fluid. The arms and legs are the areas most often affected. An entire arm or leg may swell to several times its normal size resembling the thick, round appearance of an elephant’s leg. The skin of the affected areas usually develops a dry, thickened, pebbly appearance and may become ulcerated, pitted and darkened (hyperkeratosis). Fever, chills, and a general feeling of ill health (malaise) may also be present. Elephantiasis may also affect the male and female external genital organs. In a male, there may be enlargement of the scrotum, and the penis may be retracted under skin which has become thickened, nonelastic, hot and painful. The spermatic cords may thicken. Affected individuals may experience pain and a burning sensation. The external parts of the female genital organs (vulva) may also be affected by elephantiasis. A tumorous mass covered by thickened and ulcerated skin may develop between the thighs and may be accompanied by enlarged lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) of the legs. In some women the breasts may become enlarged. Underlying damage to the lymphatic system may leave individuals susceptible to secondary bacterial and fungal infections that can greatly worsen the condition. Although the legs, arms and external genitalia are most often affected, elephantiasis can affect any area of the body. Causes Elephantiasis is caused by under-treatment of lymphedema, and due to the obstruction of the lymph vessels of the lymphatic system. As lymph moves through the lymphatic system, it is filtered by a network of small structures known as lymph nodes that help to remove microorganisms (e.g., viruses, bacteria, etc.) and other foreign bodies. Groups of lymph nodes are located throughout the body, including in the neck, under the arms (axillae), at the elbows, and in the chest, abdomen, and groin. In addition to the lymph nodes, the lymphatic system includes the spleen, which filters worn-out red blood cells and produces lymphocytes, and the tonsils, which are masses of lymphoid tissue in the throat region that help to fight infection. Lymphatic tissues also include the thymus, a relatively small organ behind the breastbone that is thought to play an important role in the immune system until puberty, as well as the bone marrow, which is the spongy tissue inside the cavities of bones that manufactures blood cells. Lymphatic tissue may also be located in other regions of the body, such as the skin, small intestine, liver, and other organs. In underdeveloped regions of South America, Central Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands and the Caribbean, obstruction can be caused by a parasitic disease known as lymphatic filariasis. Lymphatic filariasis is caused by three different species of worms known as Brugia malayi, Brugia timori and Wuchereria bancrofti. These worms cause damage and inflammation to the lymphatic system. The larval form of the worms is introduced into the human body through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Genital elephantiasis can also be caused by bacterial sexually transmitted diseases, specifically lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) and donovanosis. The bacterium that results in LGV, Chlamydia trachomatis serovar L1-L3, damages the lympathic system resulting in lymphatic obstruction in the genitals. Chronic obstruction eventually results in genital elephantiasis. Donovanosis is caused by the bacterium Calymmatobacterium (Klebsiella) granulomatosis. Donovanosis causes genital elephantiasis because the body’s immune system response to the bacterium causes inflammation and narrowing (constriction) of the lymphatic vessels. Elephantiasis is also associated with a disorder known as podoconiosis. Podoconiosis, sometimes referred to as nonfilarial elephantiasis, is a disorder caused by the absorption of minute mineral particles from the soil through the feet of barefoot individuals. It is believed that the mineral particles cause an immune system response eventually resulting in the formation of inflammatory masses of nodules (granulomas) in the lymph vessels of the feet and legs. Additional causes of elephantiasis include a protozoan disease called leishmaniasis, tuberculosis, leprosy, and a repeated streptococcal infection. Elephantiasis may also occur secondary to trauma, surgery or radiation if lymphedema is not treated.. For example, treatment such as the surgical removal of lymph nodes to treat cancer may result in the accumulation of lymph and subsequent swelling (lymphedema). Affected Populations Elephantiasis is present worldwide, but with greater frequency in poor third world regions, including Southeast Asia, India, Africa and South America, and not only as a manifestation of lymphatic filariasis. Elephantiasis due to other causes is not rare. Elephantiasis can affect men or women of any age.
Jezz this is so sad 😭 may God see this family through... This teaches us that kama unaamka every morning and your healthy from the toe up to the head don't take it for granted just give thanks to almighty 😔
On my knees for you together with the other faithful servants of God on this platform. May the Almighty God glorify Himself in this family for a testimony in Jesus's name!
The night I watched this, didn't sleep. I thank God for this young lady with a golden heard, a voice for calling many souls to God, a strong faith that moves the mountains. "in we are still waiting" May the Lord see them thru. Amen🙏
So humbled by this lady. Her faith is in another scale. Our God honours faith I pray for healing in Jesus Name. This lady is not even asking for hand outs. She is ready to work. May God open doors for all of them.
With God all things are possible Ruth obonyo Mungu wa Israel yoko pamoja nanyi .Nimefurahi Una Imani Kwa Mungu aliyejuu . Maombi kwenu .Asante dada sending love 💜💜💜🙏🏾
Thanx Lynn for this story, kindly share it with citizen & the other media platforms so that all Kenyans can come to the aid of this family. I'm really trying to put myself in the shoes of this family, it's not easy. May God touch the hearts of all people who will come across this story to support in which ever way. May the God of Abraham, Sarah & Jacob intervene for this family.
lyn you are God sent lady,you stories have positive impact to the society God bless you never lack and God protect you through out as you are doing search amazing job
We have a woman with this condition in our village. She is married and has very beautiful children. She used to sell mandazi and for a fact people really loved her mandazis me being included. Jikubali my dear and live your life. Usisikize watu you are a young, beautiful and humble lady. May God grant you your heart desires 🙏
I heard someone telling me this words in a dream today three times that" those who trust and fear God will never be shaken" by watching this I believe God is with this family ,He is in control,and will surely make a way then all glory and honour will be His , Gloria it shall be well in Jesus name
Your stories Lynn they have taught me alot,,to be thankful with wat I have especially good health and the little I have.may God bless you more .Lord intervene on this family you're the doctor of all sickness 🙏🙏💕
😭😭😭😭woooii the destiny of this family was cut down but there's hope in God. Hata mti ukikatwa kuna matumaini ya kuchipuka tena .This is their turning point in Jesus Mighty name.Healing is their portion.
Heavenly Father nothing is hard for you to handle.....no sickness you can't heal....have mercy on this family please 🙏🙏.....we know everything is possible with you God
What I know God will never leave you and He has your plans. God will give you someone who'll love and understand you the way you are. Never give up. Lynn may God bless you so much.
Isaiah 53:5 But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed. Dear God, It’s your grace that has kept us and for this we are grateful. So God, touch their bodies with healing power, and restore them to sound health.Amen
Lynn, you are the Mother Teresa of our days. Am sure watapata usaidizi. Mimi sitacomplain tena haki juu watu wanapitia sana kwa hii maisha hata kuniliko. God bless you sana Lynn
What is the drug of choice for elephantiasis? In the United states, the drug of choice is diethylcarbamazine or DEC, which kills the microfilariae and also some adult worms. For areas outside of the United States, a combination of albendazole and ivermectin is generally used.
Yeah it looks like elephantiasis. It is treatible. It is fairly common in Western Kenya. That's one great family and Gid subhana wa tallah knows everything. He has provision and solutions for all of them, inshallah.
Gloria kuna Mungu binguni na Mungu ni mwaminifu atawaponya, hii hali hata mimi ilinipata this year January ilikua ngumu kwangu but kwa Mungu ikawa rahisi,nashukuru Mungu sana aliniponya natembea na mguu yote miwili, yes mguu zangu hazitoshani nikitembea watu wananiangalianga sana but najitianga moyo nakumbuka pale Mungu alinitoa sikua naweza kutembea na sasa natembea nashukuru Mungu sana. Mungu atawaponya kwa jina la Yesu na mtakua sawa kwa utakufu wa jina lake. Mungu hashindwi na lolote na Mungu yuko upande wenu.
Kwa jina la Yesu kristo wa nazarent kila roho iliyo shikilia familia hii nina iharibu na kuiseta kuzimu, roho ya uponyaji ikashuke kwenye maisha yenu amen 🙏🙏🙏
Dear Lord 🙏let me just take a minute I thank you 🙏 for divine health,not because I’m so worthy but because of your divine grace Forgive me for being selfish and forgetting you’re the giver of everything Let the same grace you’ve given me to touch this family in Jesus Name 🙏Amen 🙏
In Kenya 🇰🇪 we need to have doctors with higher technology who can discovery the disease arler before is to late than given people’s pain killers medicine 👏🏽🙏🏽
This is treatable. I remember in primary school people had this thing...I must have had mild...caused when you're bitten by some mosquitoes that has the worm...so if the same mosquitoes bite you you get infected... especially found in swampy areas.
Lyne my advice to these family is to seek for deliverance and prayers. Nothing is impossible through God. Am a catholic nun and the story has really touched me. I pray for Gloria that her dreams of becoming a sister come true.
He who healed Job ..He who healed Bartimeous will come and raise you guys up ..Heal you and wipe away your tears ..God is alive and He will sure Do something 🙏🙏
Hapa hakuna uchawi- hii condition is called lymphedema which simply means they have lymphatic system blockage that leads to fluid retention in their legs. It is not contagious, can be treated but not curable. Treatment includes compression wraps & stocking, use of intermittent pneumatic pumps - that helps stimulate the lymph system to flow thus reducing the fluid retention; avoid standing for too long & elevating the feet. Also its important to self care, avoid getting sores on the legs because due to poor circulation- sores may get infected, can take long to heal and one is at risk of loosing the foot altogether. In this case- it runs in the family. It is not contagious. Thanks Lynn for highlighting their case and educating us
@@mombasablue2584 Kua mpole....this is 💯 percent... witchcraft from evil alter.... they have to break down those evil alter ndio uchawi ukose platform... spiritual matterst
Our mighty God has never been defeated and will never ever be defeated... Jesus Christ performed many healing miracles before and we believe He is still the same and still can heal... It's our prayers and humble wish that God remember this family, show yourself to them and restore back their health 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Lymphodema is their issue. Fluid is not moving out of their body as it should(Lymphatic system).Get to a doctor and do compression therapy and medication. It will never completely go away, but it will look better than it does now.
Thank you for providing this information. Si uchawi.I wish our people would look at things differently instead of blaming uchawi on all kinds of diseases. I really wish them all the best.I can't imagine the pain this family is going through
Its lymphoedema. Its a condition caused by a problem with the lymphatic system which helps fight infection and draining excess fluid from tissues. The condition often can't be completely reversed. Let them receive specialist therapist.
@Nancy Samuelson I wish it could have been managed the moment it started. Many people have it, it's just that there case is severe. If you go downtown angalia watu miguu, so many people have it especially of age 50yrs n above
Please call Ruto for me, Hawa ndo mahustler where is ruto, Guys we can help glo and her family as we wait for ruto wa mahustler, let keep sending something however small it's.
Lynn thank you so much for the great work that you do. I feel so inspired to never give up. After watching this story I feel that I’m in a better position to know what I want out of this life. I’m so grateful ❤️❤️❤️❤️
God above all, let's pray seriously for this family. May the gud Lord see them thru. Let's shower this family with words of kindness & courage. Let's also support them to get treatment. I know with God everything is possible.
😭😭😭Mungu awapiganiye lakini mimi ningesema waende kwa pastor Ezekiel ninaimani watapona🙏🙏Mimi sipo kenya ao siko mu Kenya lakini naomba waende kwa TV waoji NEV LIVE TV KENYA MUNGU ATAJIBU WAAMINI🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭
What message do you have for Gloria and her family?
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God bless you Lynn unafanya kazi muzuri
Lynn check lymphatic filariosis treatments and what foods to avoid.and what can be done in India.check Amrita hospitals in India where they are good with lymphatic dysfunction issues.
Hawa niwatu wamebarikiwa but Jesus is the final war to this cult of gerousy
Pitia my chanel pia
Remember mercy ooh God
Jalango 📺 saidia hapa tena....piga like kama unataka jalango asaidie
Thanks Lynn for airing this painful tale. I have following proposal
1. Psychosocial counseling
2. Look for doctors willing to diagnose the problem and the public to avail the required finances
3. Fund medical requirements
4. For her and the young ones willing to get online sessions to continue from form 1 to form 4 or any other level missed. Then proceed to college. Let's give them a chance to fight for their lives.
5. Lynn you can push the national leaders to equip health facilities particularly in Kisii land (especially Nyamira) and employ specialists which includes allowing doctors to go for further training. This would help avert such sufferings in the future.
6. For the church and it's membership to take up social responsibility of caring for the suffering and less fortunate and not just praying.
7. Lynn come up with systems of destigmatization of this condition and family plus community reconnection.
God bless you for the good work.
Wow an actual plan 💪🏾
I like this. Coz it’s a medical condition not a curse. With good specialists, they can get some treatment and have a normal life.
This medical condition is treatable! I am shocked in this day and time that the family approached doctors who didn't help! This shows the poor state of our hospitals which are full of doctors less concerned with full follow up of cases brought before them!! The medical programmes at our hospitals need restructuring!! Ministry of Health should have programmes to eradicate these treatable diseases!!
@@WorldSoccerHighlights4uThis is elephantiasis, a tropical neglected disease caused by a mosquito. It can only be prevented but not treated.
@@kenmurithi6408 one of the siblings has been successfully treated! It is treatable.....though chances of success are reduced if the stage is advanced!
There is an alter speaking to this family,but there is only one man who can break that alter,his name is Jesus Christ,the one who died and rose again, let's trust in him for the healing of this family.
Amen
AMEN
Amen
AMEEEEEN!!!!!
Amen
This is their turning point. God's time is now. Thanks Lynn for being a destiny helper to many
Lynn really knows how to look for touching stories. This channel can literally widen your scope about life
Lynn.... If kindness was a person....... That's you gal... I salute you.
Keep good work gal. May God bless you.
J8
They got a beautiful homestead 😍
Clean✔
Neat✔
Well maintained ✔
May God provide for the family 💯
Yes lets focus on the positives
Yes I noticed too.lovely place
Very true.That the first thing I noticed
What i saw first...n I was like wow I love the compound...
💯
We serve a miracle working God, He will do it for this family in Jesus name🙏🙏🙏
These are the kind of stories that humble and I stop complaining about my struggles, God hear the cries of this family.
God,I speak healing over this family in Jesus name Amen.
God please I pray healing upon this family, I know your the healer.
Amen
Amen 🙏🙏🙏
Gloria’s faith in God is on another level!! I believe God is smiling at her.God is about to be glorified in their situation! I can’t wait for Gloria’s testimony of how our faithful God intervened for them!Am on my knees 🙏🙏🙏
Amen Amen 🙏🙏🙏
So much good her faith has done her! Please!
Ooh God! Let's come together and help this family.
May God have mercy on you my dear and the family at large, Kuna mungu asikiaye maombi, and prayers has been answered in Jesus name.
Amen 🙏🙏🙏
Lord Father have mercy on this family. You are the healer and we stand on your promises that by your stripes they are healed (Isaiah 53:5).. Father give them peace in their heart , peace in their mind.
Amen
Ohoo Mungu awaonekanie
So long as they know God itakuwa sawa. This situation is not permanent, God can work on it. Waombewe tu, Apostle Musili is good In Deliverance . Atg Chappel Nairobi.
Help them na number yake plo
@@officialkev4714 very true under Rev Ezekiel
New life Mombasa at shanzu they will get healed.
Apostle musili is Greater than God ???.
@@paulmaina487 Aiiiii hapana how?yeye ni mwanadamu mungu ni mungu bro,mbona?
Please dear Lord,
Heal this family in Jesus' name.Amen.
Whatever caused this illness is no greater than Jehovah God.He is the great physician and nothing will be impossible for Him..Dear Lord,come through for them for your own glory.
Amen 🙏
Sure and may he reveal himself to them aky
Amen
Amen
After the airing , i know their life will never be the same again
For sure. Amen
From today henceforth ill never complain..after watching this story ill never take my heath,my families health and my friends health for granted
Me too
Same here 😭😭😭
Very true
I will also love myself more n God first, nothing we have him to be the way we are
Same here,thank you Jesus for this health I have
May this story reach a specialist and May God intervene. I know someone out there will know what is happening to this family and a solution will be found. Msife moyo there is a God in heaven who hears our prayers. I will be here to watch the follow up story of healing. Amen!
The day Lynn stepped in that home God Almighty came to listen and He's Jehovah Elohim and he will remove the evil altars 🔥📖📖 and clean this family spirituality. Blessings Lynn 🔥🔥🔥
May the Almighty see you through together with the entire family as we get in to the knees over this family... Thanks Lynn for bringing this to limelight
I love when she say mganga wa ukweli ni yesu.... God may u remember this family 🙏🙏
Amen 🙏🙏🙏
Heavenly father, let your healing hand ascend to this family.
Ame
Amen
Amen Mercy Lord.
Amen
Amen
Jeremiah 23:23 May the Lord remember this wonderful family
I appreciate the gift of life every day because people go through a lot in this life.
Oh Lord of Heaven's armies, you created heaven and earth and there's nothing too hard for you, please heal Gloria and her siblings and give them happiness in Jesus mighty name ... AMEN
Lynn you are a special human being. May God give you all your heart desires!
Amen Amen 🙏
Ooh dear it's only God who's able to do a miracle that can save that family. I can imagine the the pain. May the blood of Jesus heal them.
Lynn is one in a million❤❤
I speak healing to this family,may God see them through In Jesus name
Amen
Amen
Amina
Amen 🙏🙏
Amen
And the way Ruth is beautiful, talking calmly, a great heart of faith, Oh God, pls intervene in any way
I love her
Lyn can u revist this family 😢😢😢 tujue how they r doing
I feel so sad for this family and also understand when she said l ask God why?If it was one person they would take it four people thats too much for the family to handle..I feel for them all the way from Zimbabwe may the good lord heal them.Their mother is a very strong woman🙇🙇❤💜💝🙏
That lady has shared the faith everyone needs to see a better tomorrow. All I ask to God is, let this be their time to receive the healing in Jesus's name.
Amen
Healing is their portion
Amen
Amen
Amen
Team Lyn Ngungi,let's be thankful,as long as you are healthy,Never let life hurts bring you doing..these stories make me appreciate life even more! People are going through staffs and sometimes we question God which is okay! I pray that God will give this family a reason to smile again. Yes I know Jesus heals,I know He even raised the dead,May his power be manifested upon this family for him alone understands their pain🙏
Amen🙏
Amen
Amen
Amen Amen🙏
Amen
Sometimes I want to pray and my heart is heavy I can't finish praying for each one. Lord may you reach each person's problem and touch them, may you heal this family this is too much Jesus hear them
Amen & Amen 🙏
U r such a brave and full of faith Ruth, my prayer to u and your family is that God will reward your faith Ruth.
God is God of Mercy, there's nothing impossible to him for those who trust in him, my prayers are God 🙏 is going to do something wonderful in this family
AMEEEEEN!!!!
In Jesus name amen 🙏
Amen
Amen Amen 🙏
God heal this family,Lynn my daughter good work be blessed
It's sad that they weren't Born with the condition..... let the Mercy of God locate this family 😭😭😭😭😭
eral Discussion
Elephantiasis is a condition characterized by gross enlargement of an area of the body, especially the limbs. Other areas commonly affected include the external genitals. Elephantiasis is caused by obstruction of the lymphatic system, which results in the accumulation of a fluid called lymph in the affected areas.
Functioning as part of the immune system, the lymphatic system helps to protect the body against infection and disease. It consists of a network of tubular channels (lymph vessels) that drain a thin watery fluid known as lymph from different areas of the body into the bloodstream. Obstruction of these vessels first results in lymphedema, and then can slowly progress to massive swelling and gross enlargement characteristic of elephantiasis.
In areas where filariasis is endemic, the most common cause of elephantiasis is a parasitic disease known as lymphatic filariasis and, in the medical literature, the terms lymphatic filariasis and elephantiasis should not be used interchangeably. In most areas, the lymphatic damage associated with elephantiasis has other causes including certain sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., lymphogranuloma venereum); tuberculosis; an infectious disease called leishmaniasis; repeated streptococcal infections; leprosy; and environmental factors such as exposure to certain minerals (e.g., silica). In some cases, no cause can be identified (idiopathic).
Signs & Symptoms
The initial symptom of lymphatic dysfunction is a mild edema, which can gradually progress to elephantiasis if not treated.
The main symptom of elephantiasis is gross enlargement and swelling of an area of the body because of the accumulation of fluid. The arms and legs are the areas most often affected. An entire arm or leg may swell to several times its normal size resembling the thick, round appearance of an elephant’s leg. The skin of the affected areas usually develops a dry, thickened, pebbly appearance and may become ulcerated, pitted and darkened (hyperkeratosis). Fever, chills, and a general feeling of ill health (malaise) may also be present.
Elephantiasis may also affect the male and female external genital organs. In a male, there may be enlargement of the scrotum, and the penis may be retracted under skin which has become thickened, nonelastic, hot and painful. The spermatic cords may thicken. Affected individuals may experience pain and a burning sensation.
The external parts of the female genital organs (vulva) may also be affected by elephantiasis. A tumorous mass covered by thickened and ulcerated skin may develop between the thighs and may be accompanied by enlarged lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) of the legs. In some women the breasts may become enlarged.
Underlying damage to the lymphatic system may leave individuals susceptible to secondary bacterial and fungal infections that can greatly worsen the condition. Although the legs, arms and external genitalia are most often affected, elephantiasis can affect any area of the body.
Causes
Elephantiasis is caused by under-treatment of lymphedema, and due to the obstruction of the lymph vessels of the lymphatic system. As lymph moves through the lymphatic system, it is filtered by a network of small structures known as lymph nodes that help to remove microorganisms (e.g., viruses, bacteria, etc.) and other foreign bodies. Groups of lymph nodes are located throughout the body, including in the neck, under the arms (axillae), at the elbows, and in the chest, abdomen, and groin. In addition to the lymph nodes, the lymphatic system includes the spleen, which filters worn-out red blood cells and produces lymphocytes, and the tonsils, which are masses of lymphoid tissue in the throat region that help to fight infection. Lymphatic tissues also include the thymus, a relatively small organ behind the breastbone that is thought to play an important role in the immune system until puberty, as well as the bone marrow, which is the spongy tissue inside the cavities of bones that manufactures blood cells. Lymphatic tissue may also be located in other regions of the body, such as the skin, small intestine, liver, and other organs.
In underdeveloped regions of South America, Central Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands and the Caribbean, obstruction can be caused by a parasitic disease known as lymphatic filariasis. Lymphatic filariasis is caused by three different species of worms known as Brugia malayi, Brugia timori and Wuchereria bancrofti. These worms cause damage and inflammation to the lymphatic system. The larval form of the worms is introduced into the human body through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
Genital elephantiasis can also be caused by bacterial sexually transmitted diseases, specifically lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) and donovanosis. The bacterium that results in LGV, Chlamydia trachomatis serovar L1-L3, damages the lympathic system resulting in lymphatic obstruction in the genitals. Chronic obstruction eventually results in genital elephantiasis. Donovanosis is caused by the bacterium Calymmatobacterium (Klebsiella) granulomatosis. Donovanosis causes genital elephantiasis because the body’s immune system response to the bacterium causes inflammation and narrowing (constriction) of the lymphatic vessels.
Elephantiasis is also associated with a disorder known as podoconiosis. Podoconiosis, sometimes referred to as nonfilarial elephantiasis, is a disorder caused by the absorption of minute mineral particles from the soil through the feet of barefoot individuals. It is believed that the mineral particles cause an immune system response eventually resulting in the formation of inflammatory masses of nodules (granulomas) in the lymph vessels of the feet and legs.
Additional causes of elephantiasis include a protozoan disease called leishmaniasis, tuberculosis, leprosy, and a repeated streptococcal infection. Elephantiasis may also occur secondary to trauma, surgery or radiation if lymphedema is not treated.. For example, treatment such as the surgical removal of lymph nodes to treat cancer may result in the accumulation of lymph and subsequent swelling (lymphedema).
Affected Populations
Elephantiasis is present worldwide, but with greater frequency in poor third world regions, including Southeast Asia, India, Africa and South America, and not only as a manifestation of lymphatic filariasis.
Elephantiasis due to other causes is not rare. Elephantiasis can affect men or women of any age.
Jezz this is so sad 😭 may God see this family through... This teaches us that kama unaamka every morning and your healthy from the toe up to the head don't take it for granted just give thanks to almighty 😔
Very true
Very true
On my knees for you together with the other faithful servants of God on this platform. May the Almighty God glorify Himself in this family for a testimony in Jesus's name!
The night I watched this, didn't sleep. I thank God for this young lady with a golden heard, a voice for calling many souls to God, a strong faith that moves the mountains. "in we are still waiting" May the Lord see them thru. Amen🙏
So humbled by this lady. Her faith is in another scale. Our God honours faith
I pray for healing in Jesus Name. This lady is not even asking for hand outs. She is ready to work. May God open doors for all of them.
Amen
This is elephantiasis. Caused by parasites and they should see a specialist.
2Kings 20:5;God has heard their prayers and He has seen their tears He will heal them in Jesus Mighty Name 🙏
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😭😭😭what,,that's why I normally say in every situation give thanks to God,,,people suffer in this world 🌎 may God intervene for the family 😪
With God all things are possible Ruth obonyo Mungu wa Israel yoko pamoja nanyi .Nimefurahi Una Imani Kwa Mungu aliyejuu . Maombi kwenu .Asante dada sending love 💜💜💜🙏🏾
Thanx Lynn for this story, kindly share it with citizen & the other media platforms so that all Kenyans can come to the aid of this family. I'm really trying to put myself in the shoes of this family, it's not easy. May God touch the hearts of all people who will come across this story to support in which ever way. May the God of Abraham, Sarah & Jacob intervene for this family.
lyn you are God sent lady,you stories have positive impact to the society God bless you never lack and God protect you through out as you are doing search amazing job
We have a woman with this condition in our village. She is married and has very beautiful children. She used to sell mandazi and for a fact people really loved her mandazis me being included. Jikubali my dear and live your life. Usisikize watu you are a young, beautiful and humble lady. May God grant you your heart desires 🙏
So touching.May God of haveoó mercy on them
where are u from? Could it be in western Ikonzo? I know of a woman with the same condition and used to sell maandazi.
I heard someone telling me this words in a dream today three times that" those who trust and fear God will never be shaken" by watching this I believe God is with this family ,He is in control,and will surely make a way then all glory and honour will be His , Gloria it shall be well in Jesus name
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Pole sana...healing is their portion in Jesus name
No one trusted in Mighty Lord got shamed,Our heavenly father have mercy on this family,let healing be their portion in Mighty Name Amen
Ooooh God forgive me for always complaining....shuka Mwenyewe Baba uone hii family....hakuna husilo liweza baba...😢😢😢😢😢😢
So touching aki..May God be with them and to you @Lynn Ngugi mungu akubariki sana for touching peoples hearts
Our God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we could ever think or ask🙏
Your stories Lynn they have taught me alot,,to be thankful with wat I have especially good health and the little I have.may God bless you more .Lord intervene on this family you're the doctor of all sickness 🙏🙏💕
😭😭😭😭woooii the destiny of this family was cut down but there's hope in God. Hata mti ukikatwa kuna matumaini ya kuchipuka tena .This is their turning point in Jesus Mighty name.Healing is their portion.
Heavenly Father nothing is hard for you to handle.....no sickness you can't heal....have mercy on this family please 🙏🙏.....we know everything is possible with you God
What I know God will never leave you and He has your plans. God will give you someone who'll love and understand you the way you are. Never give up. Lynn may God bless you so much.
Isaiah 53:5
But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed.
Dear God, It’s your grace that has kept us and for this we are grateful. So God, touch their bodies with healing power, and restore them to sound health.Amen
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Jesus is able to cleanse n heal us all
Amen and Amen
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Congratulations I just realize that you have your own show!
God, I am so grateful for good health. I will never complain I am fat when I am healthy. @Lynnn, thank you and may God heal you and your family Ruth.
Lynn, you are the Mother Teresa of our days. Am sure watapata usaidizi. Mimi sitacomplain tena haki juu watu wanapitia sana kwa hii maisha hata kuniliko. God bless you sana Lynn
What is the drug of choice for elephantiasis?
In the United states, the drug of choice is diethylcarbamazine or DEC, which kills the microfilariae and also some adult worms. For areas outside of the United States, a combination of albendazole and ivermectin is generally used.
Yeah it looks like elephantiasis. It is treatible. It is fairly common in Western Kenya. That's one great family and Gid subhana wa tallah knows everything. He has provision and solutions for all of them, inshallah.
In Kenya Dec is still used for treatment of elephantiasis.
Please reach out and help them by pointing them in the right direction. Thank you..
Hi,
I'm so touched for your encouragement words.
Continue praying for us ,soon we will give testimony
It is well gloria healing is your portion in your family the devil is a liar
Healing is your portion have faith in God
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Hi Ruth....yes this is a testimony in da making....keep hope alive.....u will come out of this.....
Gloria kuna Mungu binguni na Mungu ni mwaminifu atawaponya, hii hali hata mimi ilinipata this year January ilikua ngumu kwangu but kwa Mungu ikawa rahisi,nashukuru Mungu sana aliniponya natembea na mguu yote miwili, yes mguu zangu hazitoshani nikitembea watu wananiangalianga sana but najitianga moyo nakumbuka pale Mungu alinitoa sikua naweza kutembea na sasa natembea nashukuru Mungu sana. Mungu atawaponya kwa jina la Yesu na mtakua sawa kwa utakufu wa jina lake. Mungu hashindwi na lolote na Mungu yuko upande wenu.
Lynn you're so amazing 😘.....May the kindness you puts out in this universal be returned to you a hundred fold!
Kwa jina la Yesu kristo wa nazarent kila roho iliyo shikilia familia hii nina iharibu na kuiseta kuzimu, roho ya uponyaji ikashuke kwenye maisha yenu amen 🙏🙏🙏
It is well dears God ataenda kuwatembelea Hasa vile mmekuja kwa mwangaza🙏🙏Thanks Lynn
Healing is their portion. May our good God bring smiles to this family again🙏
Lynn you are so special,,,, what you are doing will never be in vain,,,,I pray for this family,,,, may God intervene in the situation,,,
Am here very ready to listen.. And pray for these loved ones🙏🙏
Good work Lynn💖
Dear Lord 🙏let me just take a minute I thank you 🙏 for divine health,not because I’m so worthy but because of your divine grace
Forgive me for being selfish and forgetting you’re the giver of everything
Let the same grace you’ve given me to touch this family in Jesus Name 🙏Amen 🙏
AMEN
Woiye😢😢😢wanafaa waombewe na mtumishi mwenye ako na higher grace
May God remember this family😭😭😭it's such painful but nothing is impossible to God.
I pray for this family to get healed..it is too painful... Lynn keep up good work
In Kenya 🇰🇪 we need to have doctors with higher technology who can discovery the disease arler before is to late than given people’s pain killers medicine 👏🏽🙏🏽
This is treatable. I remember in primary school people had this thing...I must have had mild...caused when you're bitten by some mosquitoes that has the worm...so if the same mosquitoes bite you you get infected... especially found in swampy areas.
@@unagertrude9411 I remember it was called elephantiasis. I wonder if it's the same that they are suffering from. Why just the siblings?
This looks like elephantiasis.
From their interview with citizen the doctor said that from tests done it is not elephantiasis...
@@cheptanuisamoei5159 thanks for the information
Lynn tafuta passy anaitwa Pastor Nellie Odhuno Shani.... She will enlighten more on where the problem could be and how to solve it
Waende kwa pastor Ezekiel. God is able In every way. May u receive divine healing in Jesus name
Poleni sana,everything is possible with God.Lynn thanks for sharing their story may you be blessed abundantly for the good work .
Lyne my advice to these family is to seek for deliverance and prayers. Nothing is impossible through God. Am a catholic nun and the story has really touched me. I pray for Gloria that her dreams of becoming a sister come true.
Ooh God you said you will never forsake us..Do miracle to this family🙏
He who healed Job ..He who healed Bartimeous will come and raise you guys up ..Heal you and wipe away your tears ..God is alive and He will sure Do something 🙏🙏
Please Lyne I beg you advice that family to go for deliverance coz it's not normal. My self am a catholic nun and the story has really tou he'd me
Sometimes I feel down I cry am giving up but when I see Such stories I give thanks to God am not sick
Me too
Me too
Lynn I just love you so much and keep doing great work, that's ur calling to spread love, may God bless you.
Hapa hakuna uchawi- hii condition is called lymphedema which simply means they have lymphatic system blockage that leads to fluid retention in their legs. It is not contagious, can be treated but not curable. Treatment includes compression wraps & stocking, use of intermittent pneumatic pumps - that helps stimulate the lymph system to flow thus reducing the fluid retention; avoid standing for too long & elevating the feet. Also its important to self care, avoid getting sores on the legs because due to poor circulation- sores may get infected, can take long to heal and one is at risk of loosing the foot altogether. In this case- it runs in the family. It is not contagious. Thanks Lynn for highlighting their case and educating us
Your comment and @Money Hub should be pinned because people are here fear mongering .
This should be pinned...
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Tell to go to Kampala so that kakande can prey for them
Mungu wewe ni muponyaji wa kipekee naomba ukawaponye hii familia na hesima na utukufu itkurundia Amen
Pole sana hadi natokwa na machozi kweli inaumiza sana.MUNGU ashindwi na chochote endelea kumutumaini MUNGU tu ipo siku yote yatakwisha kwa NEEMA TU
This is beyond human understanding 🤔 only God can heal this family 🙏
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Sure , how comes wenye wanafanana na mama yao are just okay
Don't be stupid. They are suffering from an illness called elephantiasis
@@mombasablue2584 Kua mpole....this is 💯 percent... witchcraft from evil alter.... they have to break down those evil alter ndio uchawi ukose platform... spiritual matterst
@@marywangechimwangi1921 true no curse without a cause,
May God bring divine healing upon this family Amen.
Our mighty God has never been defeated and will never ever be defeated... Jesus Christ performed many healing miracles before and we believe He is still the same and still can heal... It's our prayers and humble wish that God remember this family, show yourself to them and restore back their health 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Welcome to New life church Mombasa iko shanzu...mfanyiwe deliverance you be healed in Jesus name
Mungu kubuka hii family nothing is possible kwako YESU wetu tembelea hii family Mungu wetu maana popote ulienda ulitenda mema 🙏
Lymphodema is their issue. Fluid is not moving out of their body as it should(Lymphatic system).Get to a doctor and do compression therapy and medication. It will never completely go away, but it will look better than it does now.
Thank you for providing this information. Si uchawi.I wish our people would look at things differently instead of blaming uchawi on all kinds of diseases. I really wish them all the best.I can't imagine the pain this family is going through
@@Ispeakjoy32 I totally agree with you. The condition can be genetic but it does get better
nicondition but mungu yuko
Its lymphoedema. Its a condition caused by a problem with the lymphatic system which helps fight infection and draining excess fluid from tissues. The condition often can't be completely reversed. Let them receive specialist therapist.
@Nancy Samuelson I wish it could have been managed the moment it started. Many people have it, it's just that there case is severe. If you go downtown angalia watu miguu, so many people have it especially of age 50yrs n above
May God bring his healing to this family in Jesus name 🙏
May God heal them Lynn an Angel sent to us to remind us that we have a reason to thank God in every situation
Please call Ruto for me, Hawa ndo mahustler where is ruto,
Guys we can help glo and her family as we wait for ruto wa mahustler, let keep sending something however small it's.
Lynn ungenishow uko kisii ungepitia home mum akuchunie ndizi na miwa ,,,i think nxt ntakuita kwetu,,,,hope the family will get healing
Lynn thank you so much for the great work that you do. I feel so inspired to never give up. After watching this story I feel that I’m in a better position to know what I want out of this life. I’m so grateful ❤️❤️❤️❤️
This was a certain altar of evil spirit sent to them.Kisii hapana mchezo. They should look for a true man of God for deliverence.
May God come through for this family.
God above all, let's pray seriously for this family. May the gud Lord see them thru. Let's shower this family with words of kindness & courage. Let's also support them to get treatment. I know with God everything is possible.
😭😭😭Mungu awapiganiye lakini mimi ningesema waende kwa pastor Ezekiel ninaimani watapona🙏🙏Mimi sipo kenya ao siko mu Kenya lakini naomba waende kwa TV waoji NEV LIVE TV KENYA MUNGU ATAJIBU WAAMINI🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭