Human infections caused by the presence of parasites are more common 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 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 may contain micro-parasites (malaria) that can only be seen under a microscope.
The other group are macroparasites - round and flatworms (nematodes, tapeworms, etc. ), which in the body of an infected person can often reach large 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.
The symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body depend on the type of parasite itself and its toxic residues:
- chronic diarrhea caused by poor absorption of food;
- chronic constipation, gas 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.
- swollen eyes and dark circles;
- ethe;
- pancreatitis;
- nausea, loss of energy, lethargy and depression;
- chills, weakness.
Parasites and skin
Symptoms of skin parasite infection mainly include itching. Tissue inflammation 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 parasitic infection include:
- dry skin and hair;
- Hair loss;
- food allergies and allergic reactions;
- 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. Insecurity 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:
- rapid and frequent mood swings;
- anger and nervousness;
- nervousness;
- depression;
- forgetfulness and disorganized thinking;
- anxiety;
- anxiety;
- slowing of reflexes;
- violation of attention.
Infection with parasites poisons the body. The body reacts to them even when it is resting, because it is at night that the manifestations of parasitic infections are more 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 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 for a long time in the body of their host unnoticed, consuming the main nutrients obtained from it from food.
Parasites in the body often cause a person to eat a lot. However, the infected person cannot gain weight.
Other symptoms of infection of the body
The parasites can move to 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 aches.
Parasitic toxins also often accumulate in joints and muscles, forming cramps and muscle aches, sore joints, abdomen, chest, rheumatic pain, and increased heart rate. Which signs appear depends on the system or organ affected.
Parasites are often also responsible for problems related to the urinary and secretory systems. 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 samples of 3-6 feces to eliminate false results. However, in practice, only a negative conclusion is enough to reject the patient.
Of course, parasites do not hide behind all diseases, but they often participate in the emergence of some of them. For example, roundworms appear in the stomach and gastrointestinal tract from bloating and gas. Many of them can lead to intestinal blockages and constipation. Ascaris eggs can be swallowed with unwashed vegetables.
Needle worms in the body often cause nausea and diarrhea, they easily penetrate through the intestinal wall into the vascular system, can lead to:
- hemorrhoids;
- discharge to women;
- inflammation of the bladder;
- blockage of 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, the symptoms and treatment are closely related. This applies, for example, to dizziness (dizziness). Already our ancestors noticed the connection between flux and dizziness. All flames (there are several types) reduce metabolism, block the bile ducts, worsen liver function, and increase cholesterol levels.
Even the largest human parasite, the broadband, is relatively common. Infection occurs most often in fishing areas. The source is freshwater fish - pickled or smoked.
Dog and cat worms, although not often found in humans, are no exception.
What can parasites in the body lead to?
They are able to provoke 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 major parasites: Trichomonas vaginalis (Trichomonada vaginalis), with blood that has penetrated the brain, Treponema pallidum, often congenital, nocardia (Nocardia asteroids), echinococcal tapeworm and other parasites.
- The parasite larvae 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 the amoeba of dysentery (Entamoeba histolytica), echinococcus (Echinococcus multilocularis), borrelia, sometimes gonococci or meningococci, etc.
- The situation is similar in ankylosing spondylitis, which is often caused by echinococcosis and tapeworms that have penetrated the spinal canal and depressing peripheral nerves.
- Epilepsy and dizziness. The cause can be large parasites (tenia, tapeworms, echinococcus tapeworms) either in the cerebellum or in the inner ear. Bacterial load is often present.
Cysts of some parasites have a multi-layered protective shell, which makes them virtually indestructible. A living larva can survive up to 30 years (Trichinella). Various clumps 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 gut is not a good place for intestinal parasites.
Step 1. In connection with intestinal cleansing, medicinal plants play an important role. The most effective are as follows:
- chamomile;
- tansy;
- yarrow;
- leh lisi;
- immortal;
- sage brush;
- leh buckthorn.
Consuming onions and garlic is a good method. Pumpkin seeds can also treat parasitic infections.
If you can not overcome the problem yourself, you should contact a specialist who will prescribe anthelmintic medication.
Important! During treatment, a therapeutic course should be completed by all family members and pets living in the same house in order to avoid re-infection.
Step 2. Increased fiber intake accelerates the time it takes for undigested food waste to move to avoid sedimentation - this reduces the quality of the soil for parasite colonization.
Step 3. Prevent vitamin deficiency. Getting enough vitamins, minerals and nutrients is essential to fighting the parasitic infection.
Step 4. Determining the source of infection and preventing infection:
- it is important to avoid contact with known sources of infection, such as rodent feces, cat feces, contact with dogs is inappropriate;
- you should be careful when drinking water and / or swimming in water, the quality of which is unknown;
- to prevent blood-sucking insect bites that may carry parasites, you should 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 irrigate vegetables.
Children are particularly susceptible to parasitic infection; worms are often present in large quantities in the bodies of children. Therefore, it is imperative to teach good hygiene - wash your hands after using the toilet, play outside and before eating.
Preventive measures
Infection can occur through underwear in the same basket of clothes, sheets, towels, household items such as toys, cutlery, cups and of course animals (parasites lay invisible eggs in their fur).
Importers 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 in contact with the intimate parts of the body. During decoration, these items should be washed daily and separately from other clothing.
It is also recommended to sleep in underwear to avoid involuntary scratching of the anus at night when the parasites are most active and lay eggs.
Do not allow pets to sit on your bed, bedding, 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.