Human infections caused by the presence of parasites are more common than it seems at first glance. They are capable of causing serious health complications in both adults and children. There are several types of infections, depending on their size and whether the parasites are 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 may contain microparasites (malaria) that can only be seen under 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 food absorption;
- chronic constipation, bloating 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 infection include primarily itching. Inflammation of the tissues increases the number of white blood cells that protect the body.
This reaction often causes skin irritation. A person may even develop a food allergy.
Parasites release toxins, and the skin, which is the largest organ, tries to get rid of them. As a result, various skin problems occur.
Signs of 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 "creeping under the skin";
- jaundice.
Parasites and the nervous system
Toxins secreted by parasites in humans can affect the central nervous system. Insecurity and nervousness are often caused by unwanted organisms in our bodies.
Signs of parasites in the human body associated with the central nervous system:
- rapid and frequent mood swings;
- anger and irritability;
- nervousness;
- depression;
- forgetfulness and disorganized thinking;
- anxiety;
- anxiety;
- slowing reflexes;
- violation of attention.
Infection with parasites poisons the body. The body reacts to them even while resting, because at night the manifestations of parasitic infections are most pronounced.
Infected people often wake up at night, especially between 2: 00 and 3: 00, when the liver tries to flush toxins out of the body.
This causes the following signs of the presence of parasites in the human body:
- insomnia and sleep disorders;
- grinding teeth during sleep;
- 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 long in the body of its host unnoticed, consuming the main nutrients it receives from food.
Parasites in the body often cause a person to eat a lot. However, an infected person cannot gain weight.
Other symptoms of physical infection
Parasites can move in almost all soft tissues, including joints and muscles, where they create cysts and inflammation. These symptoms of parasites in the body are often mistakenly called arthritis or muscle aches.
Parasitic toxins often accumulate in the joints and muscles, creating cramps and pain in the muscles, sore joints, abdomen, chest, rheumatic pains and increased pulse. Which signs will appear depends on the affected system or organ.
Parasites are 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;
- feeling of a foreign body in the throat;
- difficulty swallowing;
- 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 recognize. This is especially due to the complex diagnosis: it is often necessary to perform sampling of 3-6 faeces in order to eliminate false results. However, only one negative conclusion is enough for the patient's rejection in practice.
Of course, parasites do not hide behind all diseases, but they often participate in the appearance of some of them. For example, roundworms manifest in the stomach and gastrointestinal tract by bloating and bloating. Many of them can lead to intestinal obstruction 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, can lead to:
- hemorrhoids;
- discharge in women;
- inflammation of the bladder;
- bile duct blockage.
Parasitic infections are often 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 related. This applies, for example, to dizziness (vertigo). Our ancestors have already noticed the connection between flukes and dizziness. All flukes (there are several species) 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 is more common in fishing areas. The source is freshwater fish - sour or smoked.
Dog and cat tapeworms, although often not found in humans, are no exception.
What can parasites in the body lead to?
They are able to cause the development of a number of serious diseases; however, their role in causing such diseases is often neglected.
- Parkinson's disease can be caused by a combination of several major parasites: Trichomonas vaginalis (Trichomonada vaginalis), with blood that has penetrated the brain, Treponema pallidum, often congenital, nocardia (Nocardia asteroids), echinococcus tapeworm and other parasites.
- The larvae of the parasite migrate to the larynx and pharynx, easily accumulate in 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 gonococcus or meningococcus and so on.
- The situation is similar with ankylosing spondylitis, which is often caused by echinococci and tapeworms that have penetrated the spinal canal and depressed peripheral nerves.
- Epilepsy and dizziness. The cause can be large parasites (tapeworm, tapeworm, echinococcus tapeworm) either in the cerebellum and 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 accumulations under the skin can create 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 gut is not a good place for intestinal parasites.
Step 1. When it comes to bowel cleansing, 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 should contact a specialist who will prescribe anthelmintic medications.
Bitan! During treatment, all family members and animals living in the same house must undergo a course of therapy to avoid re-infection.
Step 2. Increasing fiber intake speeds up the time it takes to move undigested food scraps to avoid sedimentation - this reduces the quality of the soil for parasite colonization.
Step 3. Prevent vitamin deficiency. Adequate intake of vitamins, minerals and nutrients is essential to fight parasitic infection.
Step 4. Determining the source of infection and prevention of infection:
- it is important to avoid contact with known sources of infection, such as rodent feces, cat feces, contact with dogs is inappropriate;
- you must be careful when drinking water and / or swimming in water, the quality of which is not known;
- to prevent blood-sucking insect bites that can carry parasites, you must wear protective clothing;
- Before eating, wash all fruits and vegetables in clean water - this will also help to avoid infection;
- water from potentially contaminated sources should not be used for watering vegetables.
Children are particularly susceptible to parasitic infection; worms are often present in large quantities in children's organisms. Therefore, it is imperative to teach them good hygiene - washing hands after using the toilet, playing outside and before eating.
Preventive measures
Infection can occur with underwear in the same laundry basket, bedding, towel, household items such as toys, cutlery, glasses and, of course, animals (parasites lay invisible eggs on the fur).
It is important to wash the bed and underwear often in water with a temperature of at least 60 ° C, as well as all clothing that comes into contact with intimate parts of the body. During deworming, these items should be washed daily and separately from other clothing.
Sleeping in underpants is also recommended to avoid inadvertently scratching the anus during the night when the parasites are most active and laying eggs.
Do not allow pets to sit on your bed, couch, pillows or blankets.
Sinks and toilets should be cleaned frequently with alcohol, as many parasitic eggs are resistant to the pH of detergents and soaps.