Human infections caused by parasites are more common than eye infections. They can cause serious health complications in both adults and children. There are several types of infections, depending on their size and the presence of parasites in a person's blood or on the surface of the body.
Typical symptoms of parasitic infection in humans
The human body can only contain microparasites (malaria) visible under a microscope.
The next group is round and flat worms (nematodes, tapeworms, etc. ) that can reach very large sizes in the body of an infected person.
The presence of parasites in the body is not limited to the intestines, but often affects the lungs, liver, muscles, brain, blood, skin and even the eyes.
Signs of parasites in the human body depend on the parasite itself and its toxic waste:
- chronic diarrhea caused by poor food absorption;
- chronic constipation, flatulence and bloating (especially after eating) or other digestive problems, including heartburn, abdominal pain and cramps, mucus or blood in the stool, intestinal problems, etc. ;
- swollen eyes and dark circles;
- temperature;
- pancreatitis;
- nausea, energy loss, lethargy and depression;
- chills, weakness.
Parasites and skin
Symptoms of skin parasite invasion include itching in the first place. Tissue inflammation increases the number of white blood cells that protect the body.
This reaction often causes skin irritation. A person can even develop food allergies.
Parasites release toxins, and the skin, the largest organ, tries to get rid of them. As a result, various skin problems occur.
Symptoms of parasitic infestation include:
- dry skin and hair;
- hair loss;
- allergies and allergic reactions to food;
- itching in the nose, skin or anus;
- eczema, stomatitis;
- swelling;
- 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 by the presence of unwanted organisms in our body.
Symptoms 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;
- distraction.
Infection with parasites poisons the body. The body also reacts to them at rest, because the manifestation of parasitic infections is most pronounced at night.
Infected people often wake up at night, especially between 2: 00 and 3: 00, when the liver is trying to clear toxins from the body.
This causes the following symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body:
- insomnia and sleep disorders;
- grinding of teeth while sleeping;
- night sweats and increased salivation.
Symptoms of the presence of parasites in the body are often undiagnosed for a long time, "pests" can live unnoticed in the body of the host for a long time, eating the main foods he gets from food.
Parasites in the body often cause people to overeat. However, an infected person cannot gain weight.
Other symptoms of body infection
Parasites can move to 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 pain.
Parasitic toxins also often accumulate in joints and muscles, increasing muscle aches and pains, joint wounds, abdominal pain, chest pain, rheumatic pains, and heart rate. Which symptoms appear depends on the affected system or organ.
Parasites are also often responsible for problems with the urinary and excretory systems. After breathing, the larvae "walk" in the respiratory system and cause the following symptoms:
- acute bronchitis;
- asthma;
- pneumonia;
- cough;
- sensation of a foreign body in the throat;
- difficulty swallowing;
- bad breath and others.
Symptoms of parasites in the human body can be quite atypical, and some types of helminths are very difficult to identify. This is especially true for complex diagnoses: 3-6 stool samples are often needed to rule out false results. However, in practice, only one negative result is sufficient for the patient to reject.
Of course, parasites are not hidden behind all diseases, but they are often involved in the formation of some. For example, roundworms manifest themselves with swelling and flatulence in the stomach and gastrointestinal tract. Many of these can cause intestinal obstruction and constipation. Ascaris eggs can be swallowed with unwashed vegetables.
Pinworms in the body often cause nausea and diarrhea, easily penetrate the vascular system through the intestinal wall, can cause:
- hemorrhoids;
- discharge in women;
- inflammation of the bladder;
- obstruction of the bile ducts.
Parasitic infections are often at the root of health problems such as tissue damage (resulting in weakened areas being more easily attacked by viruses and bacteria).
Dizziness and parasites
In the presence of parasites in the human body, symptoms and treatment are closely linked. This applies, for example, to dizziness (vertigo). Our ancestors already recognized the connection between headaches and dizziness. All livers (there are several types) reduce metabolism, block the bile ducts, worsen liver function and increase cholesterol levels.
The largest human parasite, the tapeworm, is also relatively common. Infection is more common in fishing areas. The source is freshwater fish - salted or smoked.
Ribbon worms in dogs and cats are not uncommon in humans, but are no exception.
What can parasites cause in the body?
They can lead to 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), blood that has penetrated the brain, Treponema pallidum, frequent congenital, nocardia (Nocardia asteroids), echinococcus tapeworm and other parasites.
- The parasitic larvae migrate to the larynx and pharynx, accumulate easily in the thyroid gland and cause an autoimmune process (which is characteristic of multiple sclerosis). Multiple sclerosis is caused by dysentery amoeba (Entamoeba histolytica), echinococcus (Echinococcus multilocularis), borrelia, sometimes gonococcus or meningococcus, etc. The reason is.
- The situation is similar in ankylosing spondylitis caused by echinococcus and tapeworms that penetrate the spinal canal and compress the peripheral nerves.
- Epilepsy and dizziness. The cause may be large parasites (tenia, lenteworm, echinococcus tapeworm) either in the brain or in the inner ear. Bacterial overload is often present.
Cysts of some parasites have a multi-layered protective shell, which makes them virtually indestructible. A live larva can live up to 30 years (Trichinella). Various eggs under the skin can cause worms, trichinella, echinococcus tapeworm.
How to get rid of parasites from the body?
In order to remove parasites from the human body, it is first necessary to clean the entire digestive system. A clean, muscular gut is not a good place for intestinal parasites.
Step 1. Herbs play an important role in bowel cleansing. The most effective are:
- chamomile;
- tansy;
- yarrow;
- oak bark;
- immortal;
- Strawberry;
- sea buckthorn bark.
Onions and garlic are a good way to consume. Pumpkin seeds can also treat parasitic infections.
If you can not solve the problem alone, you should contact a specialist who will prescribe anthelmintic drugs.
It is important! During treatment, a therapeutic course should be completed by all family members and animals living in the same house to prevent re-infection.
Step 2. Increasing fiber intake accelerates the movement of undigested food waste to prevent sedimentation - this reduces the quality of the soil for parasite colonization.
Step 3. Prevention of vitamin deficiency. Getting enough vitamins, minerals and nutrients is important to fight parasitic infections.
Step 4. Identify the source of infection and prevent infection:
- It is important to avoid contact with known sources of infection, such as rodent droppings, cat feces, and contact with dogs;
- you must be careful when drinking and / or bathing in water of unfamiliar quality;
- you must wear protective clothing to prevent the bite of blood-sucking insects that can carry parasites;
- You should wash all fruits and vegetables in clean water before eating - this will help prevent infection;
- Water from potentially contaminated sources should not be used to irrigate vegetables.
Children are especially susceptible to parasitic infections; worms are often abundant in children's bodies. That's why it's important to teach them good hygiene - wash your hands after using the toilet, play outside and before eating.
Preventive measures
Infection can occur through household items such as underwear, sheets, towels, toys, knives, glasses, and of course animals in the same laundry basket (parasites lay their invisible eggs on their fur).
In addition to all clothing that comes in contact with intimate parts of the body, it is important to wash bedding and underwear frequently in water at a temperature of at least 60 ° C. When cleaning worms, these items should be washed separately from everyday and other clothing.
At night, when parasites are most active and lay eggs, it is recommended that you sleep in underwear to prevent involuntary scratching of the anus.
Do not allow pets to sit on your bed, couch, pillow or blanket.
Sinks and toilets need to be cleaned frequently with alcohol, as many parasitic eggs are resistant to the pH of detergents and soaps.