Human infections caused by the presence of parasites are more frequent than meets the eye. They are capable of causing serious health complications in both an adult and a child. There are several types of infections, depending on their size and whether parasites are in the blood of a person or on the surface of the body.
Typical symptoms of a parasitic infection in the human body
Microparasites (malaria) can exist in the human body that can only be seen under a microscope.
The next group is macroparasites - round and flat worms (nematodes, tapeworms, and so on), which in the body of an infected person can often reach enormous sizes.
The presence of parasites in the body is not limited to the intestines, they often affect the lungs, liver, muscles, brain, blood, skin, and even eyes.
Symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body depend on the type of the parasite itself and its toxic waste:
- chronic diarrhea caused by poor food absorption;
- chronic constipation, flatulence and bloating (especially after eating) or any other digestive problems, including heartburn, abdominal pain and cramps, mucus or blood in stools, intestinal problems, and so on;
- puffy eyes and dark circles;
- fever;
- pancreatitis;
- nausea, loss of energy, lethargy, and depression;
- chills, weakness.
Parasites and skin
Symptoms of skin parasite infestation include primarily itching. Inflammation of the tissue increases the number of white blood cells that protect the body.
This reaction often causes skin irritation. The person may even develop food allergies.
Parasites release toxins, and the skin, which is the largest organ, tries to get rid of them. As a result, various skin problems arise.
Signs of a parasite infestation include:
- dry skin and hair;
- hair loss;
- allergies and allergic reactions to food;
- itching in the nose, skin, or anus;
- eczema, stomatitis;
- swelling;
- a feeling of "crawling under the skin";
- jaundice.
Parasites and the nervous system
Toxins secreted by parasites in humans are capable of affecting the central nervous system. Uncertainty and nervousness are often caused precisely by the presence of unwanted organisms in our bodies.
Signs of parasites in the human body related to the central nervous system:
- fast and frequent mood swings;
- anger and irritability;
- nervousness;
- depression;
- forgetfulness and disorganized thinking;
- anxiety;
- anxiety;
- slowing down reflexes;
- violation of attention.
Infection with parasites poisons the body. The body reacts to them even while it is resting, because it is at night that the manifestations of parasitic infections are most expressive.
Infected people often wake up at night, especially between 2: 00 and 3: 00, when the liver is trying to flush toxins from the body.
This causes the following signs of the presence of parasites in the human body:
- insomnia and sleep disorders;
- grinding of teeth while sleeping;
- night sweats and increased salivation.
Signs of the presence of parasites in the body are often not diagnosed for a long time, "pests" can live for a long time in the body of their host unnoticed, consuming the main nutrients obtained by him from food.
Parasites in the body often cause a person to eat a lot. However, the infected person cannot gain weight.
Other symptoms of body infection
Parasites can move in almost all soft tissues, including joints and muscles, where they form cysts and inflammations. These symptoms of parasites in the body are often mistakenly referred to as arthritis or muscle pain.
Parasite toxins also often accumulate in joints and muscles, forming muscle cramps and pains, sore joints, abdomen, chest, rheumatic pains, and increased heart rate. What signs appear depends on the affected system or organ.
Parasites are also often responsible for problems related to the urinary and excretory system. After inhalation, their larvae "wander" through the respiratory system, causing the following symptoms:
- acute bronchitis;
- asthma;
- pneumonia;
- cough;
- sensation of a foreign body in the throat;
- difficulty swallowing;
- bad breath and many others.
Symptoms of parasites in the human body can be quite atypical signs, and some types of helminths are very difficult to identify. This is due, in particular, to complex diagnostics: it is often necessary to perform 3-6 feces sampling to eliminate false results. However, for the patient's refusal, in practice, only one negative conclusion is enough.
Of course, parasites do not hide behind all diseases, but they often take part in the occurrence of some of them. For example, roundworms manifest in the stomach and gastrointestinal tract with bloating and flatulence. Many of these can lead to intestinal blockages and constipation. Ascaris eggs can be swallowed with unwashed vegetables.
Pinworms in the body often cause nausea and diarrhea, they easily penetrate through the intestinal wall into the vascular system, can lead to:
- hemorrhoids;
- discharge in women;
- inflammation of the bladder;
- blockage of the bile ducts.
Parasitic infections are often at the root of health problems such as tissue damage (as a result, weakened areas are more easily attacked by viruses and bacteria).
Dizziness and parasites
In the case of the presence of parasites in the human body, symptoms and treatment are closely interrelated. This applies, for example, to vertigo (dizziness). Already our ancestors noticed the connection between flukes and dizziness. All flukes (there are several types of them) reduce metabolism, clog the bile ducts, worsen liver function, and increase cholesterol levels.
Even the largest human parasite, the broad tapeworm, is relatively common. Infection occurs more often in fishing areas. The source is freshwater fish - pickled or smoked.
Tapeworms of dogs and cats, although not often found in humans, are no exception.
What can parasites in the body lead to?
They are capable of provoking the development of a number of serious diseases; however, their role in causing such diseases is often overlooked.
- Parkinson's disease can be caused by a combination of several main parasites: Trichomonas vaginalis (Trichomonada vaginalis), with blood that has penetrated the brain, Treponema pallidum, often congenital, nocardia (Nocardia asteroids), echinococcus tapeworm, and other parasites.
- Parasite larvae migrate to the larynx and pharynx, easily accumulate on the thyroid gland, and cause an autoimmune process (which is characteristic of multiple sclerosis). Multiple sclerosis is caused by dysenteric amoeba (Entamoeba histolytica), echinococcus (Echinococcus multilocularis), borrelia, sometimes gonococci or meningococci, and so on.
- A similar situation is with ankylosing spondylitis, which is often caused by echinococci and tapeworms that have penetrated into the spinal canal and depressing peripheral nerves.
- Epilepsy and dizziness. The cause may be large parasites (tenia, tapeworm, echinococcus tapeworm) either in the cerebellum or in the inner ear. Bacterial load is often present.
The cysts of some parasites have a multilayered protective shell, which makes them practically indestructible. A live larva can survive up to 30 years (Trichinella). Various lumps under the skin can form worms, trichinella, echinococcus tapeworm.
How to remove parasites from the body?
To remove parasites from the human body, first of all, it is important to cleanse the entire digestive system. A clean, well-muscled intestine is not a good place for intestinal parasites.
Step 1. With regard to bowel cleansing, medicinal herbs play an important role. The most effective are the following:
- chamomile;
- tansy;
- yarrow;
- oak bark;
- immortelle;
- sagebrush;
- buckthorn bark.
Consuming onions and garlic is a good method. Pumpkin seeds can also treat parasitic infections.
If you cannot overcome the problem on your own, you need to contact a specialist who will prescribe anthelmintic drugs.
Important! When treating, a therapeutic course must be completed by all family members and animals living in the same house in order to avoid re-infection.
Step 2. Increasing fiber intake speeds up the time it takes for undigested food debris to move to avoid sedimentation - this reduces the quality of the soil for parasite colonization.
Step 3. Prevention of vitamin deficiency. Adequate intake of vitamins, minerals and nutrients is essential to fight the parasitic infection.
Step 4. Determination of the source of infection and prevention of infection:
- it is important to avoid contact with known sources of infection, such as rodent droppings, cat feces, contact with dogs is inappropriate;
- you need to be careful when drinking water and / or swimming in water, the quality of which is not familiar;
- to prevent the bites of blood-sucking insects that can carry parasites, you need to wear protective clothing;
- Before eating, you should wash all fruits and vegetables in clean water - this will also help to avoid infection;
- water from potentially contaminated sources should not be used to water vegetables.
Children are especially susceptible to parasitic infestation; worms are often present in large quantities in children's organisms. Therefore, it is imperative to teach them good hygiene - washing their hands after using the toilet, playing outside and before eating.
Preventive measures
Infection can occur through underwear in the same laundry basket, bed linen, a towel, household items such as toys, cutlery, glasses and, of course, animals (parasites lay invisible eggs on their fur).
It is important to wash bed and underwear frequently in water with a temperature of at least 60 ° C, as well as all clothing that comes in contact with intimate parts of the body. During deworming, these items should be washed daily and separately from other clothing.
It is also recommended to sleep in underpants to avoid involuntary scratching of the anus during the night when the parasites are most active and lay eggs.
Don't let pets sit on your bed, couch, pillows, or blankets.
Sinks and toilets need to be cleaned frequently with alcohol because many parasitic eggs are resistant to the pH of detergents and soaps.