Very often people come across parasites, but it is not always possible to recognize 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 intertwined with signs of internal illness. How to understand what symptoms are inherent in helminths, and how to cure helminth disease?
Paths of infection
The larvae of the worms first enter the intestine and are located in it. Some types of helminths migrate from the intestines to other internal organs and are even located in those places on the human body where it is sometimes very difficult to identify them. The reasons for the entry of parasites into the human body are varied, here are the most common:
- A person can become infected due to inadequate hygiene.
- due to poor quality heat treatment of contaminated meat and fish products;
- badly washed fruits and vegetables;
- from contaminated soil and water in open springs;
- in contact with sick animals;
- person to person through infected personal items;
- An adult or child is infected by the bite of a blood-sucking insect.
main symptoms
From the gastrointestinal tract
The symptoms of the presence of parasites in the body vary widely. From the side of the digestive organs, they manifest as follows:
- there are common stomach and intestinal ailments - constipation or diarrhea;
- increased gas production and dysbiosis;
- symptoms of intoxication;
- bloody discharge when urinating and when defecating;
- Itching and burning of the colon, especially at night;
- the appearance of a previously unprecedented allergic reaction to food;
- Appetite disorders - complete absence or excessive consumption of food.
Signs of worms from the digestive tract can appear daily or regularly. It all depends on the number of parasites in the body of a child and an adult, the location of their localization and how long they have been 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 undergoing an examination, just in case.
From the side of the nervous system
Adult parasites and their larvae excrete toxic products, the action of which negatively affects not only the work of internal organs, but also the human nervous system. The more parasites have settled in the intestines, 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 fearful and very moody.
Allergic reactions
The presence of parasites in the body can provoke the occurrence of allergic reactions that were previously unknown. When infected with worms, allergies to food, drinks or medicinal herbs occur. The reaction manifests itself in various red rashes all over the body, itching and itching in the affected areas. Allergies are accompanied by snot, a strong cough, peeling and dry skin.
Other symptoms
In addition to frequent manifestations, the symptoms of parasitic diseases can also spread to other organs, causing 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:
- Schistosomal worms.Symptoms of schistosomiasis infection: rash in humans, bad breath, poisoning of the body. Worms provoke urogenital infections, thrush (in women) and inflammation of the prostate (in men).
- Wide ribbon.The first signs of parasites: intestinal obstruction, anemia, pain in legs and joints. Diphyllobothriasis causes persistent diarrhea and a disorder of the cardiovascular system.
- Cysticercus parasites.Infection symptoms: mental disorders that cause hallucinations. In addition, protruding birthmarks appear on the body, which eventually turn into malignant formations.
- Ascaris.Other signs of parasites: allergic dermatoses, headache attacks. Roundworms cause anemia, migraines, and cerebrovascular problems.
Localization in the human body
Parasites in the human body choose a place of localization that is suitable for the implementation of life. They can affect the human brain, genitals, bronchi, liver, and nasopharynx. The intestine is often the habitat of worms. Children are usually infected with pinworms, while in adults, in addition to pinworms, the most common types of parasites parasitize: roundworms, cysticercus, broad-spectrum worms, schistosomes, lambliae.
How to find out the presence of parasites in the human body
It happens that the presence of helminths in a person is manifested in mild symptoms. How can you check if parasites live in the human body? When most of the signs match, it is time to investigate 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;
- upset stomach and intestines;
- causeless weight loss;
- the appearance of swelling of the extremities;
- periodic painful abdominal pain;
- chronic fatigue and apathy towards everything;
- kidney and muscle pain.
Diagnosis and treatment
If a child or adult shows any signs of parasite infestation, it is imperative to urgently contact an infectious disease doctor or parasitologist. The doctor will prescribe the necessary tests and a series of exams. This problem is only precisely defined after the diagnostic results have been received. Parasitic tests include:
- Analysis of faeces for the presence of worm larvae.
- scratching on enterobiasis.
- Biochemical blood test.
- radiography. It is carried out in the case when it is necessary to determine the place of localization of parasites.
The treatment of parasites is gradual and consists of the following methods:
- Antihelminth therapy. The choice of drugs to treat helminths depends on the type of parasite.
- Cleansing the internal organs from worms with homeopathic remedies.
- Traditional therapy methods have a detrimental effect on parasites, removing adults and their larvae from the body. Folk recipes include: antihistamines from medicinal plants, antihelminthics (garlic, dill, pumpkin seeds).
- If necessary, use an ozone-oxygen mixture (local ozone therapy). It is used to destroy bacteria and viruses, relieve intoxication and have an immunomodulating effect on the human body.
- Parasites that live in the human body and cause poisoning of the body, rarely need to be treated in hospital for surgery.
A timely course of antiparasitic therapy prevents negative effects on health. Although a person falls into the risk group for infection with helminths, it is important to observe preventive measures, treat infections in a timely manner to protect themselves from re-infection and to maintain health.