14 signs that they have worms

It is proven that parasites (or worms, as they are called in the people) able to strike and "occupy" any part of the body, including the eye, the brain, the heart.

The symptoms of helminthiasis

And it is full of development of the pathology is severe, including:

  • bronchial asthma,
  • iron-deficiency anemia,
  • diseases of the gastrointestinal tract,
  • neurological disorders
  • the formation of granulomas in the lungs, the liver, the abdomen,
  • the weakening of the immune system.

Consider the symptoms that in combination may indicate the presence of parasites in the body.

The symptoms of helminthiasis (worms)

Itching in worms

One of the most characteristic symptoms of helminthiasis (presence of worms in the body) is itching in the anal canal. The itching is often worse at night, when the parasites lay eggs that produce toxic substances.

Skin rash in worms

Skin rashes, hyperemia (redness) and itching can speak in favor of the presence in the human body of worms.

In addition, toxic substances secreted into the blood by the parasites accumulate and cause a violation that according to their external features are similar to the manifestations of these serious diseases, as eczema and hives.

Teeth grinding in sleep

Bruxism (or teeth grinding) is a reaction of the human nervous system to a stimulus, which is a parasite.

Because teeth grinding often occurs during sleep, when we are not able to notice, pay attention to the following symptoms:

  • progressive wear of the teeth,
  • increased sensitivity of the enamel of the tooth,
  • pain and discomfort in the jaw,
  • traces of mastication and the roughness of the internal surface of the cheeks.

However, repeatedly conducted studies that tried to establish a link between teeth grinding and worms, have not given positive results.

Skin rash in worms

Scientists say that gnashing of the teeth during sleep is a consequence of malocclusion, pathology of ENT-organs or nervous disorders.

Worms and weight loss

It is considered that the thinness is one of the signs of helminthiasis.

In fact, the parasites are not only the poisoning of the human body, and deprive him of the possibility of obtaining the required amount of vitamins and nutrients. As a result, in the first place, experiencing constant hunger, even if you have just eaten, and in the second place, the loss of weight.

There is another option: in the background of the poisoning can lose the appetite which leads to loss of weight.

Constipation worms

Frequent constipation for no apparent reason can indicate the presence in the body of the worms.

The fact that helminths promote the bowel irritation and impaired digestion, resulting in a lower flow of water in the body, and causes constipation.

In addition, if the large number of parasites of big size, the overlap between them biliary and intestinal pathways, causing the number of acts of defecation significantly reduced, and the process is full of discomfort.

Diarrhea in worms

Certain types of parasites produce substances that accumulate is removed from the body chloride and sodium, with the result that the frequent need to defecate.

In worms the diarrhea can occur due to an inflammatory process caused by the fact that the parasites are attached to the walls of the small intestine, causing it to allocate this amount of liquid with which the infected organism is not able to cope.

Teeth grinding in sleep

Flatulence of worms

Bloating and abdominal pain, flatulence can be the result of the inflammation of the intestinal walls, which is due to the parasites.

Special attention to these symptoms, you should pay those that appeared, after traveling to countries with poor environmental conditions.

Pain in the joints in worms

Toxins from parasites get into the muscles and joints fluid, preventing proper nutrition of the tissues. This leads to inflammation in the joints and muscles, and is accompanied by pain, dull or sharp in nature.

Anemia in worms

Certain types of parasites feed on blood, which is filled not only with the loss of blood, and the development of iron deficiency anemia.

In the background of anemia in the man, in whose body "live" the parasites, you experience the following symptoms:

  • fatigue,
  • fatigue,
  • General weakness,
  • dizziness,
  • headaches,
  • blanching of the skin and scelera of the eye,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • heart palpitations.

Allergy to maggots

Helminthic infection does not only produce toxins that poison the body and violate the integrity of the lining of intestinal, which leads to a malfunction of the immune system.

Pain in the joints in worms

The nervous system in worms

It has been demonstrated that the toxins produced by helminths that negatively affects the nervous system of an infected person, which is manifested by irritability, frequent mood changes, apathy, depression, decreased concentration and memory.

Sleep disorders in worms

Difficulty getting to sleep, feeling of weakness in the morning, regular waking up at night (especially between two and three o'clock in the morning) should be of concern, because all of these symptoms can occur due to the presence of parasites in the body.

Convulsions in worms

In severe cases, the possible poisoning by waste products of the parasites of the brain that can cause seizures.

Worms in the lungs

During the migration process, the worms can enter the lungs, as evidenced by the following symptoms:

  • cough,
  • persistent increase in temperature to subfebrile figures,
  • sputum,
  • runny nose.

Remember that parasites can trigger the development of such severe diseases as pneumonia and bronchial asthma.

Practical advice on worms

What kind of doctor treats worms?

The symptoms of the presence of parasites in the body, it is very versatile and blurred. So if you suspect a bot for adults should consult the therapist and the child to the pediatrician . If necessary, will involve doctors of other specialties.

Analyses on eggs a worm

If you suspect that a bot may appoint the following studies:

  • Triple stool test (interval between courses is 3 – 4 days).
  • A detailed analysis of the feces more informative through the use of the technique of PCR ).
  • Scraping in Enterobius (note that in Enterobius this analysis was not informative).
  • Analysis of blood leukocyte formula (with diseases parasitic can be found in an increase in the number of eosinophils).
  • Serological blood test for antibodies to determine the location of parasites in the human body.
  • Liver ultrasound shows increase in size of the organ that talks about the inflammatory process that is caused by the toxic effects of the parasites.
  • Brain MRI could identify the presence of parasites directly in the brain.
Convulsions in worms

How to get rid of worms?

Antihelminthic treatment should be administered exclusively by the doctor.

Self-treatment can be useless, as well as in the fight against various types of parasites, drugs used in different groups.

In addition, the self-treatment of helminthiasis dangerous, because the anthelmintic drugs are poisons that have a failure to comply with the doses and regimens toxic effects on the body.

Prevention of worms

Can help to prevent the ingestion of parasites following activities:

  • Wash your hands after a walk and before a meal.
  • Drink boiled or purified water.
  • The exception of the intake of salt, drying and curing of fish, are not certified.
  • Thermal processing of meat products.
  • Thorough cleaning of vegetables and fruit.
  • With the exception of bathing in sewage.
  • Prevention of worms for all family members and Pets.