People often encounter parasites, but it is not always possible to recognize their presence in the human body in time. What are the symptoms of internal parasites? There are many of them, and they are often intertwined with signs of internal disease. How to understand the inherent symptoms of worms and how to cure helminthiasis?
Path of infection
The larvae of the worm first enter the intestine and are located in it. Certain types of worms migrate from the intestines to other internal organs, and they are even found in parts of the human body where it is sometimes difficult to identify them. There are many reasons why parasites enter the human body, but this is the most common:
- A person may be infected due to insufficient hygiene;
- Due to poor heat treatment of contaminated meat and fish products;
- Poor washing of fruits and vegetables;
- Through open source contaminated soil and water;
- When in contact with sick animals;
- Between people through infected personal items;
- Adults or children are infected by bites of blood-sucking insects.
Main symptoms
From the gastrointestinal tract
The symptoms of internal parasites are very diverse. From the side of the digestive organs, they behave as follows:
- Frequent gastrointestinal discomfort-constipation or diarrhea;
- Increase gas production and malnutrition;
- Symptoms of poisoning;
- Bloody discharge during urination and defecation;
- Colonic itching and burning, especially at night;
- The emergence of an allergic reaction to food is unprecedented;
- Loss of appetite-no food at all or too much food.
Signs of digestive tract worms can appear daily or regularly. It all depends on the number of parasites in children and adults, where they are located and how long they live in the body. If there is no visible cause or an existing disease destroys the function of the digestive organs, you should consider whether there are parasites in the intestines, just in case, should be checked.
From the side of the nervous system
Adult parasites and their larvae secrete toxic products, their effects not only negatively affect the work of internal organs, but also negatively affect the human nervous system. The more parasites are deposited in the intestine, the more harmful they are to human health and the more characteristic symptoms are. Manifestations of nervous system and mental illness:
- Irritability and anxiety;
- Long-term lack of sleep;
- Chills and fever;
- Dizziness and headache;
- Children feel anxious and depressed.
Allergic reaction
The presence of internal parasites can provoke allergic reactions that have never been heard before. When infected by worms, allergic reactions to food, drink or herbs can occur. The reaction is manifested in the form of various rashes, itching and itching of the affected area all over the body. Allergies are accompanied by nasal discharge, severe coughing, peeling and dry skin.
Other symptoms
In addition to common manifestations, the symptoms of parasitic diseases can also spread to other organs, causing dysfunction and inflammatory processes. Certain worms that are parasitic in the body may cause symptoms of parasite poisoning. The name and characteristics of the parasite:
- Schistosoma worms.Symptoms of schistosomiasis infection: human skin rash, bad breath, body poisoning. Worms can cause genitourinary system infections, thrush (in women) and prostate inflammation (in men).
- Wide ribbon.The first signs of parasites: intestinal obstruction, anemia, leg and joint pain. Biloba flagellosis causes persistent diarrhea and destruction of the cardiovascular system.
- Cysticercus para parasite.Infection symptoms: mental illness that causes hallucinations. Similarly, prominent moles appear on the body and eventually transform into malignant formation.
- scar worm.Other signs of parasites: allergic skin diseases, headache attacks. Worms cause anemia, migraines and cerebrovascular problems.
Positioning in the human body
Wherever the parasite chooses to locate in the human body, it is suitable for performing life. They affect the human brain, genitals, bronchi, liver, and nasopharynx. Usually, the intestines are the habitat of worms. Usually, children will be infected with pinworms, and in adults, besides pinworms, the most common types of parasites are parasites: roundworm, cysticercosis, broad stripe worm, schistosome, blue belt worm.
How to find out whether there are parasites in the human body?
People with worms have mild symptoms. How to check whether the parasite is present in the human body? If most signs match, you need to check and find out the reason. General signs of parasites in the human body:
- Anal itching and itching are severe (especially at night);
- The rash is on different parts of the body;
- Headache attack;
- makes the stomach upset;
- weight loss;
- The appearance of swollen limbs;
- Abdominal pain with periodic pain;
- Chronic fatigue and indifference to everything;
- Kidney pain and muscle pain.
Diagnosis and treatment
If a child or adult has all the signs of parasitic infection, it is urgent to contact an infectious disease doctor or parasitologist. The doctor will prescribe the necessary examinations and inspection procedures. Only after receiving the diagnosis result can the problem be accurately defined. Parasitic tests include:
- Analyze the presence of worm larvae in the stool.
- Curettage.
- Biochemical blood tests.
- Radiography. Do this if it is necessary to determine the location of the parasite.
Parasite treatment is carried out in stages, including the following methods:
- Anti-worm therapy. The choice of drugs to treat helminthiasis depends on the type of parasite.
- Use homeopathy to remove internal organs from worms.
- Traditional treatment methods have harmful effects on parasites, removing adults and their larvae from the body. Folk recipes include: antihistamines of medicinal plants, antiworms (garlic, dill, pumpkin seeds).
- If necessary, use an ozone-oxygen mixture (local ozone therapy). It is used to eliminate bacteria and viruses, reduce poisoning, and has an immunomodulatory effect on the human body.
- In rare cases, parasites that are present in the human body and cause body poisoning require hospitalization.
Timely anti-parasitic treatment can prevent negative health effects. Although a person is at risk of contracting worms, it is important to take preventive measures and treat the infection in time to protect yourself from re-infection and maintain health.