People consume food to replenish the energy reserves spent in the process of active living. But you can imagine that man often becomes an excellent target for the simplest living organisms. Uninvited "tenants" can use the owner for a long time as a container for living, providing food, housing and comfortable conditions. If the parasites have settled in the human body, the symptoms of infection can easily be confused with signs of certain diseases, such as colds, gastritis, pneumonia and others.
The most common symptoms of parasitosis
Parasitic life forms exist and develop at the expense of man, while his health is irreparably damaged, as the lion's share of nutrients and vitamins goes to the "occupier", which modestly hides in one of the internal organs: intestines, whitelungs, heart, liver, joints, etc. , etc. The destructive effect depends on the length of stay and "appetite" of the migrant; Parasitosis is thought to be the leading cause of diseases such as diabetes, pancreatitis, bronchial asthma, cholecystitis and atopic dermatitis.
Symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body:
- disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (constipation, flatulence, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, pain localized in the stomach);
- disorders of the endocrine system (weight fluctuations, underweight or overweight, hormonal imbalance);
- dental diseases (stomatitis, periodontitis);
- problems related to the work of the musculoskeletal system (pain in the joints, muscles - osteoarthritis, arthritis);
- neurological disorders (irritability, insomnia, unexplained anxiety, depression);
- allergic reactions and related skin problems (elevated levels of eosinophils, immunoglobulin E, allergic rhinitis, eczema, urticaria, papillomas, dermatitis);
- respiratory diseases (bronchial asthma, pneumonia);
- impaired hematopoiesis, decreased vascular permeability, anemia (critical decrease in hemoglobin);
- chronic fatigue and reduced immunity (frequent mild SARS, tonsillitis, apathy, low blood pressure, weakness and poor memory);
- oncological diseases;
- cosmetic problems (cracked heels, dry skin, brittle nails, faded hair, seborrhea, baldness);
- gynecological and urological diseases (in women: menstrual disorders, currents, vaginal candidiasis, fibroids, mastopathy; and in men: prostatitis, urolithiasis);
- bruxism (gnashing of teeth), snoring.
Even knowing the signs of parasites in the human body, it is difficult to diagnose parasitosis without a complete examination (three scrapes and a blood test). The symptoms of parasitic invasion are a consequence of the active activity of the "guest", when a person suffers from intoxication with the waste products of helminths, chronic irritation of the affected organs and the immune system is no longer able to cope with the disease itself.
Characteristics of the course of parasitosis in children
Children, unlike adults, are more likely to encounter parasitic invasions in everyday life. The infection usually occurs during a walk (after contact with sand or soil), as a result of close contact with sick animals or swimming in an open body of water. Usually the signs of parasites in children are difficult to determine, the primary infection and colonization of helminths becomes imperceptible. Gradually the amount of toxins in the blood increases, the child's body is poisoned with waste products of helminths, which manifests itself in the form of reduced immunity and permanent diseases, allergies of unknown etiology, dysbiosis and physical exhaustion.
The following indirect symptoms of parasites in children can be distinguished:
- poor appetite or, conversely, greed, passion for sweets;
- regular headache accompanied by nausea;
- rapid fatigue;
- lack of daily bowel movements (constipation);
- vomiting, belching, bad breath;
- pale skin, "blue" under the eyes;
- irritability, aggression, whims;
- hyperactivity, especially in the evening;
- poor (interrupted) nighttime sleep associated with nervous murmurs, moans, bruxism;
- irritation or redness in the genital area.
Symptoms of infection with protozoan parasites should be used as a "beacon" for a complete examination. Timely and professional diagnosis allows you to completely cure the parasitic invasion with minimal damage to body health.