I saw a movie once about an elephant man. I wonder if that can be. There is a lady I see from time to time that has a very large foot and also some kind of a large lump on her forehead ( she wears scarves so it's there but we do not see it. I think it is some kind of disease, wouldn't it be ?
2006-09-01 19:50:30 · 10 answers · asked by montralia 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
His name was Joseph Merrick. It's said that he was a really nice guy. Sad story- read more about him here:
2006-09-01 19:56:36 · answer #1 · answered by wupierto 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Elephant Man with William Hurt was based on a true story.
2006-09-02 02:52:32 · answer #2 · answered by Carrie H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the elephant man was a real person. He, and other like him, suffer from elephantiasis. The disease is caused by a problem with the lymphatic system.
2006-09-02 02:54:39 · answer #3 · answered by Steve N 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is caused by a parasite infestation called Wucheria Bancrofti. it is transmitted via a vector - mosquitoes in the tropical areas.
the clinical symptoms are that the worm blocks the lymph flow in the body. this causes the abnormal drainage of lymph to the nodes and oedema occurs. it is usually in the leg and scrotum. i saw a picture of a guy whose scrotum was so big due to the oedema, that when he stood in an upright position, the scrotum rested on the ground.
one cannot get rid of the adult worm, only of the larvae with meds, thats why it is a feared type of infestation and thats why they have these large limbs.
there are only prevention - tabbard and peaceful sleep.
2006-09-02 02:57:29 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Rossi 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It is a rill disease called Elephantitis.In 1985 Cher made a movie of about a mother who's son had the disease.Called Mask.
2006-09-02 03:46:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is a real disease. It is genetic. My neurosurgeon thinks that I may have it. There is no cure but mine is not bad. It is basically fatty tumors that come up on your body. I have some on my legs and one on my shoulder. But they are not noticeable. I would have to point them out to you. Hope this answers your questions.
2006-09-02 03:00:37 · answer #6 · answered by chickiedavis 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, the elephant man was joseph cary merrick, he lived in the 19th century in england and I believe his disease has been found out to be "proteus syndrome"
2006-09-02 02:57:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is a disease, mostly exclusivly in thrid world countries type into google images elephant disease
2006-09-02 02:56:35 · answer #8 · answered by Martin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would of made that guy prime minister, cause his looks wouldnt of gotten him anywhere socially except just for natural pitty from the rich
2006-09-02 03:35:33 · answer #9 · answered by Get Over It 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
no its just a defect. ive seen her too
2006-09-02 02:53:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋