Buster Gonad had unfeasably large testicles
2007-05-24 10:51:34
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answered by Anonymous
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Martin Superballs
2007-05-24 17:51:17
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answered by JB 2
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A Blue Whale.
2007-05-24 17:50:36
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answered by doodlebabey 1
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Blue whale
2007-05-24 17:53:18
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answered by ltwestcott 2
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Spectacular case of elephantiasis .. see the video at the first source below. The actual "name" of the individual is not provided.
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Elephantiasis is a disease that is characterized by the thickening of the skin and underlying tissues, especially in the legs and genitals. Elephantiasis generally results from obstructions of the lymphatic vessels. It is most commonly caused by a parasitic disease known as lymphatic filariasis.
Alternatively, elephantiasis may occur in the absence of parasitic infection. This nonparasitic form of elephantiasis, known as nonfilarial elephantiasis or podoconiosis, generally occurs in the mountains of central Africa. Nonfilarial elephantiasis is thought to be caused by persistent contact with volcanic ash. Elephantiasis is associated in the public mind with "the Elephant Man", the carnival stage name of Joseph Merrick. The name refers to the resemblance of the sufferer's limbs to the thick, baggy skin on the limbs and trunks of elephants. However, it is now believed that Merrick's deformity was not actually caused by elephantiasis, but by a completely different medical problem called Proteus Syndrome.
The current first-line treatment of lymphatic filariasis is diethylcarbamazine. Medicines to treat lymphatic filariasis are most effective when used soon after infection, but they do have some toxic side effects. In addition, the disease is difficult to detect early.
Another form of effective treatment involves rigorous cleaning of the affected areas of the body. Several studies have shown that these daily cleaning routines can be an effective way to limit the symptoms of lymphatic filariasis. The effectiveness of these treatments suggests that many of the symptoms of elephantiasis are not directly a result of the lymphatic filariasis but rather the effect of secondary skin infections.
Also, surgical treatment may be helpful for issues related to scrotal elephantiasis and hydrocele. However, surgery is generally ineffective at correcting elephantiasis of the limbs.
A vaccine is not yet available and is unlikely to be developed in the near future.
[edit] Antibiotics as a possible treatment
In 2003 it was suggested that the common antibiotic doxycycline might be effective in treating elephantiasis[1]. The parasites responsible for elephantiasis have a population of symbiotic bacteria, Wolbachia, that live inside the worm. When the symbiotic bacteria are killed by the antibiotic, the worms themselves also die. Clinical trials in June 2005 by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine reported that an 8 week course almost completely eliminated microfilariaemia.[2][3]
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Multiple sinuses may develop and discharge pus or blood. Healing eventually occurs with scar formation, but sinuses can persist or recur. Chronic inflammation obstructs the lymphatic vessels, producing edema, ulcers, fistulas, and possibly eventual genital elephantiasis. The genital or rectal areas may develop large polypoid lymphedematous masses. Involvement of the rectal wall in women or homosexual men may result in ulcerative proctitis with bloody purulent rectal discharges and, if chronic, strictures. Systemic spread occurs rarely.
Elephantiasis is treated by plastic surgery. Sexual contacts should be examined and tested, and the patient should be followed for 6 mo after apparently successful treatment.
Chronic filarial disease develops insidiously after many years. In most patients, asymptomatic lymphatic dilatation occurs, but chronic inflammatory responses to adult worms and secondary bacterial infections may result in chronic lymphedema of the affected body area or to scrotal hydroceles. Chronic pitting lymphedema of the lower extremity can progress to elephantiasis. Increased local susceptibility to bacterial and fungal infections contributes to the development of elephantiasis. Other forms of chronic filarial disease are caused by disruption of lymphatic vessels or aberrant drainage of lymph fluid, leading to chyluria and chyloceles.
2007-05-24 18:01:26
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answered by sheila_0123 5
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as i was reading this my hubby peeked over my shoulder and eagerly wanted me to let you know that it is definitely him!! so there you go average bloke from notts
2007-05-24 18:02:48
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answered by Anonymous
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It has to be OJ Simpson
2007-05-24 17:52:04
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answered by TOMCTOM 4
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Does that guy have hydrocele?
2007-05-24 17:51:09
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answered by Swamy 7
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people with elephantiasis
2007-05-24 17:50:46
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answered by crazysk8tr15 5
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i DONT KNOW BUT GONOREAH MAKES TESTICALS SWELL UP
2007-05-24 17:51:43
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answered by amelia_0405 5
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