It is often difficult to determine the presence of parasites in the human body. It is almost impossible to do it yourself. Since in the early stages, you may just not understand that something is wrong with your health. And in the later stages, when the real health problems start, the symptoms are usually attributed to something else and are mostly treated separately, without a deep understanding of the problem.
There is nothing more disgusting than the idea of a worm living in your stomach, but there are those who want to voluntarily swallow the parasite to lose weight or "get rid of toxins"
After reading this article, you can study the problem in more detail and understand in time how to determine the presence of parasites in the body, that is, restore a complete image of your body.
What parasites can be in our body?
Basically, the organisms that parasitize our organs are divided into two types: endoparasites and ectoparasites.
Endoparasites parasitize our bodies and other tall organisms, live within them, and feed on the cells of organisms. Endoparasites are all worms, lamblia, toxoplasma, echinococci. It can be both a fungus and a bacteria, a virus.
The second type of bacteria are ectoparasites. They live on the surface of bodies, that is, in our nature, in our body. Its food is the cells of our tissues, for example, the skin, as well as our blood. More specifically, it deals with parasites such as bed bugs, lice, fleas, ticks. Also mosquitoes and flies are known as ectoparasites.
How to determine the presence of parasites inside the body by symptoms
How to know if there are parasites in the body is possible both in its appearance and in its internal state.
There are many symptoms associated with parasites. Since these symptoms are quite popular, they are also symptoms of common diseases, people usually do not even suspect their presence in the body. Therefore, the symptoms are treated separately and, in turn, reappear after treatment.
It is not uncommon to find recommendations from doctors to start treatment with the appearance of various symptoms from the following groups with prophylactic drugs against parasites. In any case, it will help you to be healthier. Next, we will see a complete list of symptoms, divided into groups, and you will learn how to determine if there are parasites in your body.
Digestive tract symptoms
- constipation.Worms can be quite large. Therefore, they can block some of the outlets of the digestive organs. Some parasites can completely close the intestinal and bile ducts. This generally affects your stool. It can get weird and difficult;
- diarrhea.Diarrhea is generally believed to be a known reaction to poor nutrition. But this is not always the case. Many bacteria produce hormones that affect stool in this way;
- gas and bloating.Most often, parasites are found in the small intestine and this usually leads to flatulence, followed by copious gas. If the swelling is almost constant, then this is an occasion to think about the possible presence of parasites in the body;
- irritable bowel syndrome.Since parasites live by feeding on substances in our body, for example fat, the intestinal walls are often irritated. And this is followed by a certain number of symptoms and a decrease in nutrient absorption. Therefore, the substances are not absorbed, but immediately enter the large intestine, which leads to problems with the digestive tract.
In almost any parasitic invasion, eosinophil cells will increase in the blood test.
Muscle and joint pain
Parasites have a specific ability. They can live, move through the body, having the task of settling in the most convenient place in the body. One of these places is joint fluid and muscles. The symptoms are painful, usually similar to arthritis symptoms, but this is not always the case.
Parasites cause great damage to muscle tissue or immunity. Therefore, its presence in the body turns into muscle pain.
External manifestations of parasites
- allergies.Parasites constantly release toxins. Toxins cause great damage to the body, as large doses of special protective cells are released. They negatively affect the body and this leads to the appearance of allergic reactions;
- problem skin.Parasites can cause not only allergies, but also various skin ulcers, acne or pimples and other external reactions. So think once again if you have persistent skin problems. This will help establish the presence of worms;
- anemia.Many bacteria "steal" nutrients and this leads to blood loss. From this follows a lack of iron;
- weight problems.It is generally accepted that worms can only reduce weight, but this is a big mistake, as parasites can gain weight. With a great weight loss, the reason always lies in the fact that worms absorb our food faster than we ourselves. The weight loss symptom is a proven way to tell if you have worms. But obesity is more complicated. It appears due to the low level of sugar in our blood. As a result, an irresistible appetite appears, which adversely affects the metabolism. Also, obesity can be just a defensive reaction of the body.
For intestinal parasites, the main symptom is fever, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, and hives-like rashes /
Symptoms caused by the nervous system
- Nervousness.It appears due to irritation by parasites of important organs, even of a minor nature. However, the person may not notice other symptoms. So you can identify the life of the parasitic organisms based on the state of your nervous system.
- Sleep disorders.Very often a person associates constant awakenings with diseases of the nervous system, but more often the matter is elsewhere. At night, the liver begins to function, and when it eliminates toxic substances, our body is very active. Because of this, there may be awakenings during sleep.
- Grind your teeth while you sleep.Certain types of bacteria can irritate the body so much that bruxism is possible. Also, this is a very common symptom. Thanks to it, you can easily learn to recognize the presence of foreign bodies in the organs of an adult or, more often, a child.
- Chronic fatigue syndrome.This symptom, which in some cases is an individual disease, includes many others. These are apathy, depression, fatigue, decreased attention. This is due to the fact that parasites consume a large amount of nutrients and nutrients. And, of course, the body stops grasping them.
If the brain is affected by cysticercosis, nervousness, headaches, seizures, and pseudoepileptic seizures will be characteristic.
Other symptoms
- Immune disorders.Persistent colds, runny nose, and cough can be the consequences of a weak immune system. And that, in turn, is weakened by lack of nutrients.
- Oncological diseases.One of the most common causes of organ failure and cancer is a parasitic organism. They can settle so much in your organs that they often have long-term consequences - serious illness.
- Inflammation of the airways.It has already been said about the movement of worms throughout the body. Another of the most comfortable places are the airways. Subsequently, there is a cough, phlegm and a runny nose.
Conclusion
These are the actual symptoms of parasites. Worms can live in your body for a long time.
It is very important to know in time how to check their presence and prevent possible consequences.