By Dr Ananya Mandal, MD. Elephantiasis is a syndrome caused by infection with a nematode parasite called the filarial worm.The parasite is transmitted form human to human via the female mosquito and grows into an adult worm that lives in the lymphatic system of a human. Lymphatic filariasis is caused by the parasites Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori, which live in the lymphatic system. 2  Another group of filarial worms including Mansonella ozzardi and Mansonella perstans occupy the serous cavity of the abdomen (serous cavity filariasis).
Most people with bipolar I or bipolar II will need mood stabilizers to control their manic or hypomanic episodes. If you have one of these forms of the condition, your doctor may prescribe one of the following mood stabilizers: 1  Tegretol (carbamazepine)  Depakote (divalproex sodium)
A: Bipolar disorder is often managed with medications called mood stabilizers. Mood stabilizers help even out the mood swings that occur with bipolar disorder. Medications that are used to stabilize mood include lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), Depakote (divalproex sodium), and Tegretol (carbamazepine).: Lithium is commonly used to mania episodes in people who suffer from manic-depressive disorder. Common side effects associated with Lithium can include hair loss, mild hand tremor, weakness, lack of coordination, mild nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, stomach pain, and itchy skin.