Very often people encounter parasites, but it is not always possible to timely identify their presence in the human body. 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 helminth disease?
Paths of Infection
The larvae of worms first enter the intestine and localize in it. Some types of helminths migrate from the intestines to other internal organs and are also found in those places in the human body where it is sometimes very difficult to identify them. The reasons for the entry of parasites into the human body are many, here are the most common:
- a person can become infected due to insufficient hygiene;
- due to poor quality heat treatment of contaminated meat and fish products;
- poorly washed fruits and vegetables;
- through contaminated soil and water in open sources;
- in contact with sick animals;
- from person to person, through infected personal effects;
- An adult or child becomes infected with 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 varied. From the side of the digestive organs, they manifest themselves as follows:
- there are frequent upset stomach and intestines - constipation or diarrhea;
- increased gas production and dysbiosis;
- symptoms of intoxication;
- bloody discharge when urinating and during the act of defecation;
- itching and burning of the colon, especially at night;
- the appearance of an allergic reaction to food, unprecedented before;
- appetite disorders - its complete absence 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, on the place of their localization and how long they are in the body. If there are no visible causes or existing diseases that disrupt the work of the digestive organs, it is worth thinking about the presence of parasites in the intestine and, just in case, undergo an examination.
From the side of the nervous system
Adult parasites and their larvae secrete toxic products, the effect of which negatively affects the work not only of internal organs, but also of the human nervous system. The more parasites are deposited 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:
- irritability and anxiety;
- chronic lack of sleep;
- chills and fever;
- dizziness and headache;
- children are anxious and very moody.
Allergic reactions
The presence of parasites in the body can provoke the occurrence of unheard of allergic reactions before. When infected with worms, allergies appear to food, drink or medicinal 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 snot, severe cough, peeling and dry skin.
Other symptoms
Symptoms of parasitic diseases, in addition to common manifestations, can spread to other organs, cause malfunctions and inflammatory processes. Symptoms of parasite poisoning can be caused by the presence of a certain type of worm parasitizing the body. The name of the parasite and its characteristics:
- Schistosome worm.Symptoms of schistosomiasis infection: rash in humans, halitosis, intoxication of the body. The worms cause genitourinary infections, thrush (in women) and inflammation of the prostate (in men).
- Wide tape.The first signs of parasites: intestinal obstruction, anemia, pain in the legs and joints. Diphyllobothriasis causes persistent diarrhea and disruption of the cardiovascular system.
- Parasites of Cysticercus.Symptoms of Infection: Mental disorders that cause hallucinations. In addition, protruding moles appear on the body, which eventually turn into malignant formations.
- Ascaris.Other signs of parasites: allergic dermatosis, headache attacks. Nematode 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, become infected with pinworms, while in adults, in addition to pinworms, the most common types of parasitic parasites: nematodes, cysticercus, broad tapeworm, schistosomes, lamblia.
How to find out 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, it is necessary to be examined and find the cause. General signs of the presence of parasites in the human body:
- severe itching and itching in the anal area (especially at night);
- rash on different parts of the body;
- headache attacks;
- stomach and intestinal disorders;
- causeless weight loss;
- the appearance of swelling of the extremities;
- periodic aching abdominal pain;
- chronic fatigue and apathy towards everything;
- kidney pain and muscle pain.
Diagnostics and treatment
If a child or adult has any signs of a parasite infestation, it is urgent 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. Pesticide tests include:
- Analysis of feces for the presence of worm larvae.
- Curettage for enterobiasis.
- Biochemical blood test.
- Radiography. It is carried out in the event that it is necessary to determine the place of localization of parasites.
The treatment of parasites is carried out in several stages and consists of the following methods:
- Anthelmintic therapy. The choice of drug for the treatment of helminthic disease depends on the type of parasite.
- Clean internal organs from worms using homeopathic remedies.
- Traditional methods of therapy have a detrimental effect on parasites, they remove adults and their larvae from the body. Folk recipes include: antihistamines from medicinal plants, anthelmintic products (garlic, dill, pumpkin seeds).
- If necessary, use an ozone-oxygen mixture (local ozone therapy). It is used to destroy bacteria and viruses, relieves intoxication and has an immunomodulating effect on the human body.
- Parasites that live in the human body and cause body poisoning require hospital care, in rare cases of surgery.
A timely course of antiparasite therapy will prevent adverse health effects. Although a person falls into the risk group of helminth infection, it is important to observe preventive measures, treat infections in time to protect themselves from reinfection and maintain health.