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.
Normal urine color ranges from pale yellow to deep amber â the result of a pigment called urochrome and how diluted or concentrated the urine is.Pigments and other compounds in certain foods and medications may change your urine color.Beets, berries and fava beans are among the foods most likely to affect urine color. Many over-the-counter and prescription medications give urine vivid tones, such as raspberry red, lemon yellow or greenish blue.ormal urine color ranges from pale yellow to deep amber â the result of a pigment called urochrome and how diluted or concentrated the urine is.