People often encounter parasites, but it is not always possible to identify them in time. What are the symptoms of parasites in the body? There are many of them and they are often intertwined with symptoms of internal diseases. How to understand the symptoms of helminths and how to treat helminthic disease?
Ways of infection
The larvae of worms first enter the intestine and are localized inside. Some helminth species migrate from the intestines to other internal organs and find themselves even in places where the human body is sometimes very difficult to identify. The reasons why parasites enter the human body are different, the most common are:
- a person can become infected due to insufficient hygiene;
- due to poor heat treatment of contaminated meat and fish products;
- poorly washed fruits and vegetables;
- through contaminated soil and open source water;
- when the patient is in contact with animals;
- from person to person through infected personal belongings;
- An adult or child is infected by a blood-sucking insect bite.
Main symptoms
From the gastrointestinal tract
The symptoms of the presence of parasites in the body are very different. Indicated by the digestive system as follows:
- often has stomach and intestinal discomfort - constipation or diarrhea;
- increased gas production and dysbiosis;
- signs of intoxication;
- bloody discharge during urination and defecation;
- itching and burning in the colon, especially at night;
- appearance of an allergic reaction to a previously unseen food;
- appetite disorders - complete absence or excessive food intake.
Symptoms of worms from the digestive system may appear daily or intermittently. It all depends on the number of parasites in the body of a child and an adult, the location and how many they are in the body. If there are no apparent causes or existing diseases that disrupt the work of the digestive organs, it is necessary to think about the presence of parasites in the intestines and, in all likelihood, undergo an examination.
Nervous system side
Adult parasites and their larvae secrete toxic products that affect not only the internal organs, but also the human nervous system. The more parasites are located in the intestines, the more harmful they are to human health, and the more characteristic the symptoms. Manifestations of disorders of the nervous system and psyche:
- nervousness and anxiety;
- chronic sleep deprivation;
- chills and fever;
- dizziness and headache;
- Children are anxious and very moody.
Allergic reactions
The presence of parasites in the body can cause previously unheard of allergic reactions. When infected with worms, they appear allergic to food, drink or herbs. The reaction manifests itself in the form of various red rashes all over the body, itching and itching of the affected areas. Allergies are accompanied by bone, severe cough, peeling and dry skin.
Other symptoms
Symptoms of parasitic diseases, in addition to the general manifestations, can spread to other organs, causing malfunctions and inflammatory processes. Symptoms of parasitic poisoning can be caused by the presence of a certain type of worm that parasitizes the body. Name and characteristics of the parasite:
- Schistosome worms.Symptoms of schistosomiasis infection: skin rash, bad breath, intoxication in humans. Worms cause urogenital infections, foam (in women) and prostatitis (in men).
- Wide ribbon.The first signs of parasites: intestinal obstruction, anemia, pain in the legs and joints. Diphyllobotriasis causes persistent diarrhea and disorders of the cardiovascular system.
- Sisticercus parasites.Symptoms of infection: mental illness that causes hallucinations. In addition, protruding moles form in the body, resulting in malignant formations.
- Ascaris.Other parasitic symptoms: allergic dermatoses, headache attacks. Roundworms cause anemia, migraines and cerebrovascular problems.
Localization in the human body
Parasites in the human body choose any suitable location for life. It can affect the human brain, genitals, bronchi, liver and nasopharynx. Often the intestines are the habitat of worms. Children are usually infected with pinworms, in addition to pinworms in adults, the most common types of parasites are parasitic: roundworms, cysticercus, tapeworm, schistosomes, lamblia.
How to find out if there are parasites in the human body?
It happens that a person has helminths with mild symptoms. How to check if parasites live in the human body? If most of the signs match, it should be examined and the cause found. General signs of the presence of parasites in the human body:
- severe itching and itching in the anal area (especially at night);
- rash on various parts of the body;
- headache attacks;
- stomach and intestines;
- unexplained weight loss;
- appearance of swelling of the extremities;
- periodic aching abdominal pain;
- chronic fatigue and apathy against everything;
- Kidney pain and muscle pain.
Diagnosis and treatment
If a child or an adult has any signs of parasitic infestation, it is important to see an infectious disease doctor or parasitologist immediately. The doctor will prescribe the necessary tests and a course of examinations. Only after the diagnostic results are obtained will there be an accurate definition of this problem. Parasitic tests include:
- Analysis of feces for the presence of worm larvae.
- Itching for enterobiasis.
- Biochemical blood test.
- Radiography. It is necessary to determine the location of parasites.
Treatment of parasites is carried out in stages and consists of the following methods:
- Antihelminthic therapy. The choice of drug for the treatment of helminthic disease depends on the type of parasite.
- Cleaning of internal organs from worms using homeopathic remedies.
- Traditional therapies have a detrimental effect on parasites, removing adults and their larvae from the body. Folk recipes include: antihistamines from medicinal plants, antihelminthic products (garlic, dill, pumpkin seeds).
- If necessary, use a mixture of ozone-oxygen (local ozone therapy). It is used to destroy bacteria and viruses, eliminates intoxication and has an immunomodulatory effect on the human body.
- Parasites that live in the human body and cause poisoning rarely require hospital treatment for surgery.
Timely antiparasitic therapy will prevent adverse health effects. Although a person is at risk for helminth infections, it is important to take preventive measures to protect themselves from re-infection and to protect their health, and to treat infections in a timely manner.