- GDVN) – Vincent Oketch, 10 years old, from Uganda, had to fight for his life when he suffered from an unknown disease that caused his legs to swell abnormally, no different from “elephant legs”.
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| Some Ugandan doctors also believe that Vincent has elephantiasis and tissue deformity. |
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| However, the swelling caused the boy to dislocate his hip and break his ankle. |
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| However, he also suffers from flesh rot disease and is in danger of having to have his leg amputated. In addition, if not treated promptly, necrosis can lead to death. |
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| At age 10, Vincent had a lymphatic problem that caused his legs to swell over time. |
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| Tito Opoya, Vincent’s father, said the family noticed abnormalities in his son since he was 18 months old. However, because they are too poor, they do not have money to take their children to see a doctor . |
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| The swelling continues to grow, leaving Vincent unable to walk and having to wear skirts instead of pants. |
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| There are so many diagnoses for Vincent’s condition that doctors in Kampala, Uganda don’t know what treatment to take. |
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| A charity organization called on British experts to help the boy. |
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| Next week a doctor from England will come to examine and understand Vincent’s illness. |