People consume food to replenish the energy reserves spent 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 settled in the human body, the symptoms of infection can easily be confused with the signs of certain diseases, such as colds, gastritis, pneumonia, etc.
The most common symptoms of parasitosis
Parasitic life forms exist and develop at the expense of a person, while irreparable damage is caused to his health, because the lion's share of nutrients and vitamins go to the "occupant" who modestly hides in one of the internal organs: intestine , lungs, heart, liver, joints, etc. etc. The destructive effect depends on the length of the stay and on the migrant's "appetite"; Parasitosis is believed to be the main cause of 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, flatulence, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, localized pain in the stomach);
- endocrine system disorders (weight fluctuations, underweight or overweight, hormonal imbalance);
- dental diseases (stomatitis, periodontal disease);
- problems associated with the work of the musculoskeletal system (pain in the joints, muscles - osteoarthritis, arthritis);
- neurological disorders (irritability, insomnia, causeless anxiety, depressive states);
- allergic reactions and related skin problems (increased levels of eosinophils, immunoglobulin E, allergic rhinitis, eczema, urticaria, papillomas, dermatitis);
- respiratory diseases (bronchial asthma, pneumonia);
- violation of hematopoiesis, decrease in vascular permeability, anemia (critical decrease in hemoglobin);
- chronic fatigue and decreased immunity (frequent mild ARVI, 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 irregularities, secretions, vaginal candidiasis, fibroids, mastopathies; in men: prostatitis, urolithiasis);
- bruxism (grinding of teeth), snoring.
Even knowing the signs of the presence of parasites in the human body, it is difficult to diagnose parasitosis without a comprehensive examination (three times scraping and blood test). Symptoms of parasitic invasion are a consequence of the vigorous activity of the "host", when a person suffers from intoxication by helminth waste products, chronic irritation of the affected organs, and the immune system is no longer able to cope with the disease yes.
Features of the course of parasitosis in children
Children, unlike adults, are more likely to encounter parasite infestations in everyday life. Usually, infection occurs during a walk (after contact with sand or soil), due to close contact with sick animals or swimming in an open body of water. Usually, the signs of parasites in children are difficult to determine, primary infection and colonization of helminths occurs imperceptibly. Gradually, the amount of toxins in the blood increases, the child's body is poisoned by the waste products of the helminth, which manifests itself in the form of decreased 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, on the contrary, gluttony, passion for sweets;
- regular headaches accompanied by nausea;
- rapidly emerging fatigue;
- lack of daily bowel movements (constipation);
- vomiting, belching, bad breath;
- pale skin, "blue" under the eyes;
- irritability, aggression, tantrums;
- hyperactivity, especially in the evening;
- bad (intermittent) night sleep, associated with agitation, groans, bruxism;
- irritation or redness in the genital area.
Symptoms of parasitic protozoan infection should be used as a "beacon" for a comprehensive examination. Timely and professional diagnosis allows you to completely cure the parasite infestation with minimal harm to the health of the body.