Too often people encounter parasites, but it is not always possible to identify their presence in the human body in time. What are the symptoms of parasites in the body? There are many of them and they are often intertwined with signs of internal diseases. How to understand what symptoms are inherent in helminths, and how to cure a helminthic disease?
Routes of infection
Worm larvae first enter the gut and localize in it. Some species of helminths migrate from the intestines to other internal organs and find themselves even in those places of the human body where it is sometimes very difficult to identify them. The reasons for the entry of parasites into the human body are different, here are the most common:
- a person can become infected due to insufficient hygiene;
- due to poor heat treatment of contaminated meat and fish products;
- badly washed fruits and vegetables;
- through polluted soil and water in open springs;
- when in contact with sick animals;
- from person to person, through infected personal items;
- An adult or child is infected by the bite of a blood-sucking insect.
Main symptoms
From the gastrointestinal tract
The symptoms of the presence of parasites in the body are very different. On the part of the digestive organs, they are manifested as follows:
- has frequent stomach and intestinal upsets - constipation or diarrhea;
- increases gas production and dysbiosis;
- symptoms of intoxication;
- bloody discharge during urination and during the act of defecation;
- itching and burning of the colon, especially at night;
- occurrence of an allergic reaction to food, unprecedented;
- appetite disorders - complete lack or excessive consumption of food.
Signs of worms from the digestive tract may appear daily or periodically. It all depends on the number of parasites in the body of a child and an adult, the place of their localization and how long they last in the body. If there are no obvious causes or existing diseases that disrupt the work of the digestive organs, it is worth thinking about the presence of parasites in the intestines and, in any case, undergo an examination.
On the part of the nervous system
Adult parasites and their larvae secrete toxic products, the effect of which negatively affects the work of not only internal organs, but also the human nervous system. The more parasites are placed in the intestine, the more damage they cause to human health and the more characteristic the symptoms. Manifestations of disorders of the nervous system and psyche:
- nervousness and anxiety
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- chronic lack of sleep;
- chills and fever;
- dizziness and headache;
- children are anxious and very humorous.
Allergic reactions
The presence of parasites in the body can provoke the occurrence of previously unheard of allergic reactions. When infected with worms, allergies appear to food, drink or medicinal plants. The reaction manifests itself in the form of various red rashes all over the body, itching and itching of the affected areas. Allergies are associated with bad breath, severe coughing, and dry skin.
Other symptoms
Symptoms of parasitic diseases, in addition to the usual manifestations, can spread to other organs, provoke malfunctions and inflammatory processes. Symptoms of parasite poisoning can be caused by the presence of a certain type of worm that parasitizes the body. The name of the parasite and its features:
- Schistosome worms. Symptoms of schistosomiasis infection: redness of the skin in humans, bad breath, intoxication of the body. Worms provoke genitourinary infections, thrush (in women) and inflammation of the prostate (in men).
- Wide bar.The first signs of parasites: intestinal blockage, anemia, pain in the legs and joints. Diphyllobothriasis causes persistent diarrhea and disruption of the cardiovascular system.
- Cysticercus parasites.Symptoms of infection: mental disorders that cause hallucinations. Also, protruding scars appear on the body, which eventually turn into malignant formations.
- Ascaris.Other signs of parasites: allergic dermatoses, headache attacks. Roundworm worms cause anemia, migraines and cerebrovascular problems.
Localization in the human body
Parasites in the human body choose any place of localization, suitable for the implementation of life. They can affect the human brain, genitals, bronchi, liver, nasopharynx. Often, the intestines are the habitat of worms. Children, as a rule, are infected by peg worms, while in adults, in addition to worms, parasites also the most common types of parasites: roundworms, cysticercus, broadworm, schistosomes, lamblia.
How to find out about the presence of parasites in the human body?
It happens that the presence of helminths in a person is manifested by mild symptoms. How to check if parasites live in the human body? If most of the signs match, then you need to be examined and find the cause. General signs of the presence of parasites in the human body:
- itching and severe itching in the anal area (especially at night);
- redness on various parts of the body;
- headache attacks;
- upset stomach and intestines;
- weight loss without cause;
- appearance of swelling of the extremities;
- abdominal pain periodic pain;
- chronic fatigue and apathy for everything;
- kidney pain and muscle aches.
Diagnosis and treatment
If a child or adult has all the signs of a parasitic infection, an urgent need to contact an infectious disease doctor or parasitologist. The doctor will prescribe the necessary tests and a course of examinations. Only after receiving the diagnostic results will there be an accurate definition of this problem. Parasitic tests include:
- Stool analysis for the presence of worm larvae.
- Scraping for enterobiasis.
- Biochemical blood test.
- Radiography. It is performed when it is necessary to determine the location of the parasite.
Treatment of parasites is carried out in stages and consists of the following methods:
- Antihelminth therapy. The choice of medication for the treatment of helminthic disease depends on the type of parasite.
- Cleansing the internal organs of worms using homeopathic remedies.
- Traditional methods of therapy have a detrimental effect on parasites, removing adults and their larvae from the body. Popular recipes include: antihistamines from medicinal plants, antihelminthic products (garlic, fennel, pumpkin seeds).
- If necessary, use an ozone-oxygen mixture (local ozone therapy). Used to destroy bacteria and viruses, relieves intoxication and has an immunomodulatory effect on the human body.
- Parasites that live in the human body and cause poisoning of the body require hospital treatment, in rare cases of surgery.
Timely course of antiparasitic therapy will prevent adverse health effects. Although a person falls into the risk group for helminth infection, it is important to observe preventive measures, treat infections in a timely manner in order to protect against re-infection and maintain health.