People consume food products to replenish the energy reserves expended in the process of active life. But you can imagine that a person often becomes an excellent target for the simplest living organisms. Uninvited "tenants" can use the landlord for a long time as a living container, providing food, shelter and comfortable conditions. If parasites have taken up residence in the human body, the symptoms of infection can be easily mistaken for signs of certain diseases, such as colds, gastritis, pneumonia, etc.
The most common symptoms of parasitosis
Parasitic life forms exist and thrive at a person's expense, while irreparable damage is done to his or her health, as the lion's share of nutrients and vitamins goes to the "occupant" who modestly hides in it. 'one of the internal organs: intestines, lungs, heart, liver, joints, etc. etc. The destructive effect depends on the length of stay and the migrant's "appetite"; The parasitosis is believed to cause diseases such as diabetes mellitus, pancreatitis, bronchial asthma, cholecystitis and atopic dermatitis.
Symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body:
- disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (constipation, gas, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, localized pain in the stomach);
- disorders of the endocrine system (weight fluctuations, underweight or overweight, hormonal imbalance);
- dental diseases (stomatitis, periodontal disease);
- problems related to the work of the musculoskeletal system (joint pain, muscle pain - osteoarthritis, arthritis);
- neurological disorders (irritability, insomnia, uncaused anxiety, depressive states);
- allergic reactions and associated skin problems (increased levels of eosinophils, immunoglobulin E, allergic rhinitis, eczema, urticaria, papillomas, dermatitis);
- respiratory diseases (bronchial asthma, pneumonia);
- violation of hematopoiesis, decreased vascular permeability, anemia (critical decrease in hemoglobin);
- chronic fatigue and decreased immunity (frequent mild ARVI, tonsillitis, listlessness, low blood pressure, weakness and poor memory);
- oncological diseases;
- cosmetic problems (cracked heels, dry skin, brittle nails, discolored hair, seborrhea, baldness);
- gynecological and urological diseases (in women: menstrual irregularities, discharge, vaginal candidiasis, fibroids, mastopathy; and in men: prostatitis, urolithiasis);
- bruxism (teeth grinding), snoring.
Even knowing the signs of the presence of parasites in the human body, it is difficult to diagnose parasitosis without a full examination (three times scratching and blood test). Symptoms of parasitic invasion are a consequence of vigorous "guest" activity, when a person suffers from helminth waste poisoning, chronic irritation of the affected organs, and the immune system fails. 'is no longer able to cope with the disease on his own.
Features of the course of parasitosis in children
Children, unlike adults, are more likely to encounter parasite infestations in everyday life. Usually the infection occurs during a walk (after contact with sand or dirt), 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 occurs imperceptibly. Gradually, the amount of toxins in the blood increases, the child's body is poisoned with waste products from helminths, which are manifested in the form of decreased immunity and permanent diseases, allergies of etiologyunknown, dysbiosis and physical exhaustion.
The following indirect symptoms of parasites in children can be distinguished:
- lack of appetite or, on the contrary, gluttony, passion for sweets;
- regular headaches accompanied by nausea;
- rapid incipient fatigue;
- lack of daily bowel movements (constipation);
- vomiting, belching, bad breath;
- paleness of the skin, "blue" under the eyes;
- irritability, aggressiveness, whims;
- hyperactivity, especially in the evening;
- poor night's sleep (intermittent), associated with restlessness, moaning, bruxism;
- irritation or redness in the genital area.
Symptoms of infection with protozoan parasites should be used as a "beacon" for a full examination. Prompt and professional diagnosis allows you to completely cure the parasite infestation with minimal damage to the health of the body.