Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis tropica, is caused by parasitic worms of the Filarioidea type.Many cases of the disease have no symptoms. Some however, develop large amounts of swelling of the arms, legs, or genitals. The skin may also become thicker, and pain may occur.ymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis tropica, is caused by parasitic worms of the Filarioidea type.
If there is blood in urine, the symptom is obvious. Instead of its normal pale yellow color, your urine may be pink, red, brownish-red, or tea-colored. This is what doctors call gross hematuria. Sometimes, blood in urine is not visible to the naked eye and the presence of red blood cells can only be detected by the lab. This is what doctors call microscopic hematuria.
If your urine is any color other than yellowish-orange, yellow or clear-you could have a serious medical condition. Very dark orange, reddish or brown If your urine is any color other than yellowish-orange, yellow or clear-you could have a serious medical condition. Very dark orange, reddish or brown urine, for instance, likely has blood in it and could be a sign of infection. There are some prescription drugs, however, that can change the color of your urine simply by passing through your system. Red urine can result, for instance, by taking drugs such as deferoxamine, which is used to treat iron poisoning or phenazopyridine, which is prescribed to treat urinary tract infection pain. Here are some other potential urine colors and some of the drugs that can cause them: Black-can result from taking furazolidone, Flagyl (generic name metronidazole), and other antibiotics. Aldomet (generic name methyldopa), which is used to treat high blood pressure in pregnant women, also can make urine look black because it darkens upon contact with bleach-frequently used to clean toilet bowls.