People often find 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 associated with signs of internal illness. How to understand what symptoms are inherent to helminths and how to cure a helminth disease?
Ways of infection
The worms' larvae first enter the gut and are located in it. Some types of helminths migrate from the intestine to other internal organs and are even found in places in the human body where it is sometimes very difficult to identify them. The reasons for the entry of parasites in the human body are varied, here are the most common ones:
- a person can become infected due to poor hygiene;
- due to the low quality heat treatment of contaminated meat and fish products;
- poorly washed fruits and vegetables;
- through contaminated soil and water in open sources;
- when in contact with sick animals;
- from person to person, through infected personal belongings;
- An adult or child is infected by the bite of a blood-sucking insect.
Main symptoms
Of the gastrointestinal tract
The symptoms of parasites in the body are very varied. On the side of Organs digestive organs, they are manifested as follows:
- frequent stomach and intestinal problems occur - constipation or diarrhea;
- increased gas production and dysbiosis;
- symptoms of intoxication;
- bloody discharge during urination and during defecation;
- itching and burning in the colon, especially at night;
- the appearance of an allergic reaction to food, unprecedented before;
- appetite disorders - their complete absence or excessive consumption of food.
The signs of worms in 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 location of their location and how long they remain in the body. If there are no visible causes or existing diseases that hinder the functioning of Organs digestive organs, it is worth thinking about the presence of parasites in the intestines and, just in case, do an exam.
On the side of the nervous system
Adult parasites and their larvae secrete toxic products, the effect of which negatively affects the functioning not only of internal organs, but also of the human nervous system. The more parasites settle in the intestines, the more damage they do 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 cause allergic reactions never seen before. When infected with worms, allergies to food, drinks or medicinal herbs appear. The reaction manifests itself in the form of several red rashes all over the body, itching and itching in the affected areas. Allergies are accompanied by snot, strong cough, flaking and dry skin.
Other symptoms
The symptoms of parasitic diseases, in addition to the common manifestations, can spread to other organs, causing dysfunctions and inflammatory processes. Symptoms of parasite poisoning can be caused by the presence of a certain type of worm parasiting the body. The name of the parasite and its characteristics:
- Schistosomiasis worms.Symptoms of schistosomiasis infection: rash in humans, bad breath, body intoxication. The worms cause genitourinary infections, thrush (in women) and inflammation of the prostate (in men).
- Wide ribbon.The first signs of parasites: intestinal obstruction, anemia, pain in the legs and joints. Diphyllobotriasis causes persistent diarrhea and disturbance of the cardiovascular system.
- Cysticercus parasites.Symptoms of infection: mental disorders that cause hallucinations. In addition, protruding spots appear on the body, which eventually turn into malignant formations.
- Ascaris.Other signs of parasites: allergic dermatoses, headache attacks. Roundworm worms cause anemia, migraine and cerebrovascular problems.
Location in the human body
Parasites in the human body choose any location, suitable for the implementation of life. They can affect the human brain, genitals, bronchi, liver, nasopharynx. The intestines are often the habitat of the worms. Children, as a rule, become infected with pinworms, while in adults, in addition to pinworms, they parasitize the most common types of parasites: roundworms, cysticerci, broad tapeworm, schistosomes, lamblia.
How to know about the presence of parasites in the human body?
It turns out that the presence of helminths in a person is manifested by mild symptoms. How to check if the parasites live in the human body? If most of the signs match, you need 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 intestine pains;
- weight loss without cause;
- the appearance of swelling in the extremities;
- periodic painful abdominal pain;
- chronic fatigue and apathy towards everything;
- kidney pain and muscle pain.
Diagnosis and treatment
If a child or an adult shows all signs of parasite infestation, it is necessary to contact an infectious disease or parasitologist doctor urgently. The doctor will prescribe the necessary tests and a series of tests. Only after receiving the results of the diagnosis will there be a precise definition of this problem. Parasitic tests include:
- Analysis of feces for the presence of worms larvae.
- Scraping for enterobiasis.
- Biochemical blood test.
- Radiography. It is carried out in the event that it is necessary to determine the location of the parasites' location.
The parasite treatment is carried out in stages and consists of the following methods:
- Anthelmintic therapy. The choice of medication for the treatment of helminth disease depends on the type of parasite.
- Cleaning internal organs of worms using homeopathic remedies.
- Traditional methods of therapy have a detrimental effect on parasites, they remove adults and their larvae from the body. Popular recipes include: medicinal plant antihistamines, 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 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.
The timely course of antiparasitic therapy avoids negative health effects. Although a person falls into the risk group for helminth infection, it is important to observe preventive measures, treat infections in time to protect against reinfection and maintain health.