Human infections caused by the presence of parasites are more common than it seems. 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 the parasites are found in a person's blood or on the surface of the body.
Typical symptoms of a parasitic infection in the human body.
The human body can contain microparasites (malaria) that can only be seen with a microscope.
The next group are macroparasites - round and flat worms (nematodes, tapeworms, etc. ), 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 the eyes.
The symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body depend on the type of parasite itself and its toxic waste:
- chronic diarrhea caused by poor absorption of food;
- chronic constipation, flatulence and bloating (especially after eating) or any other digestive problems, including heartburn, abdominal pain and cramps, mucus or blood in the stool, intestinal problems, etc.
- puffy eyes and dark circles;
- fever;
- pancreatitis;
- nausea, loss of energy, lethargy, and depression;
- chills, weakness.
Parasites and skin
Symptoms of skin parasite infestation mainly include itching. Inflammation of the tissue increases the number of white blood cells that protect the body.
This reaction often causes skin irritation. The person can 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;
- itchy nose, skin, or anus;
- eczema, stomatitis;
- swelling;
- a feeling of "crawling under the skin";
- jaundice.
Parasites and nervous system
Toxins secreted by parasites in humans can affect the central nervous system. Uncertainty and nervousness are often caused precisely by the presence of unwanted organisms in our body.
Signs of parasites in the human body related to the central nervous system:
- rapid and frequent mood swings;
- anger and irritability;
- nervousness;
- depression;
- forgetfulness and disorganized thinking;
- anxiety;
- anxiety;
- slow down reflexes;
- attention violation.
Parasitic infection poisons the body. The body reacts to them even at rest, because it is at night when 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 remove toxins from the body.
This causes the following signs of parasites in the human body:
- insomnia and sleep disorders;
- grinding your 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 without being noticed, consuming the main nutrients that it gets 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 into almost all soft tissues, including joints and muscles, where they form cysts and inflammations. These symptoms of parasites in the body are often mistakenly called arthritis or muscle pain.
Parasitic toxins also often accumulate in the joints and muscles, forming muscle cramps and aches, pain in the joints, abdomen, chest, rheumatic pains, and increased heart rate. The signs that appear depend on the affected system or organ.
Parasites are also often responsible for problems related to the urinary and excretory system. After inhalation, their larvae "roam" through the respiratory system, causing the following symptoms:
- acute bronchitis;
- asthma;
- pneumonia;
- cough;
- foreign body sensation in the throat;
- difficulty to swallow
- bad breath and many others.
The 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 diagnoses: it is often necessary to perform 3 to 6 stool samples to eliminate false results. However, for the rejection of the patient, in practice, only a negative conclusion is enough.
Of course, parasites do not hide behind all diseases, but they are often involved in the appearance of some of them. For example, roundworms manifest in the stomach and gastrointestinal tract by 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, easily penetrate through the intestinal wall into the vascular system, and can lead to:
- hemorrhoids;
- discharge in women;
- inflammation of the bladder;
- blockage of the bile ducts.
Parasitic infections are often the cause 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 related. This applies, for example, to vertigo (dizziness). Our ancestors already noticed the connection between flukes and dizziness. All flukes (there are several types) reduce metabolism, block bile ducts, worsen liver function, and increase cholesterol levels.
Even the largest human parasite, the broad tapeworm, is relatively common. The infection occurs most frequently in fishing areas. The source is freshwater fish, pickled or smoked.
Dog and cat tapeworms, while not often found in humans, are no exception.
What can parasites lead to in the body?
They can provoke the development of a number of serious diseases; however, its 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), echinococcal tapeworm, and othersparasites.
- The larvae of the parasite migrate to the larynx and pharynx, easily accumulate in the thyroid gland and provoke an autoimmune process (which is characteristic of multiple sclerosis). Multiple sclerosis is caused by amoeba dysentery (Entamoeba histolytica), echinococcus (Echinococcus multilocularis), borrelia, sometimes gonococci or meningococci, etc.
- The situation is similar in ankylosing spondylitis, which is often caused by echinococci and tapeworms that have penetrated the spinal canal and depressed the peripheral nerves.
- Epilepsy and dizziness. The cause can be large parasites (tapeworm, tapeworm, echinococcal tapeworm) either in the cerebellum or in the inner ear. There is often a bacterial load.
The cysts of some parasites have a multi-layered protective coating, making them virtually indestructible. A live larva can survive up to 30 years (Trichinella). Various lumps under the skin can form worms, trichinella, echinococcal tapeworm.
How to eliminate parasites from the body?
To remove parasites from the human body, first of all, it is important to clean the entire digestive system. A clean, well-muscled intestine is not a good place for intestinal parasites.
Step 1. With regard to intestinal cleansing, medicinal herbs play an important role. The most effective are the following:
- chamomile;
- tansy
- yarrow;
- oak bark;
- always alive;
- sagebrush;
- sea 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 should contact a specialist who will prescribe anthelmintic drugs.
Important! When treating, all family members and animals living in the same house must complete a therapeutic course to avoid reinfection.
Step 2. Increasing your fiber intake speeds up the time it takes for undigested food scraps to move to prevent 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 combat 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 should be careful when drinking water and / or swimming in water, the quality of which is unfamiliar;
- to avoid bites of blood-sucking insects that can carry parasites, you should wear protective clothing;
- Before eating, you should wash all fruits and vegetables in clean water; This will also help prevent 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 numbers in children's bodies. Therefore, it is imperative to teach them good hygiene: wash their hands after using the bathroom, playing outside and before eating.
Precautionary measures
Infection can occur through underwear in the same laundry basket, bedding, a towel, household items like toys, silverware, glasses, and of course, animals (parasites lay invisible eggs on their fur).
It is important to wash the bed and underwear frequently in water at a temperature of at least 60 ° C, as well as all the clothes that come into contact with the intimate parts of the body. During deworming, these garments should be washed daily and separately from other garments.
Sleeping in underwear is also recommended to avoid inadvertently scratching the anus at night when the parasites are most active and lay eggs.
Do not allow pets to sit on your bed, sofa, pillows, or blankets.
Sinks and toilets should be cleaned frequently with alcohol because many parasitic eggs are resistant to the pH of detergents and soaps.