The signs of parasites in the human body depend on the particular type of parasite and its waste products. One of the most common signs of parasites in the body is intestinal and stomach discomfort.
According to WHO statistics, around 95% of the world's population is infected with parasites, microorganisms that exist and feed on other organisms. Often the signs of the presence of parasites in the human body are overlooked because some of them are very well adapted and the signs can be confused with other diseases.
The human body is usually populated:
Helminths are the general name for worms that exist in a living organism. In short, worms. They are classified according to the following types: tapeworms (cystodes), trematodes (trematodes), and roundworms (nematodes). The most common type of helminths are roundworms.
They are round in shape and live mainly in the intestine, its various parts. Some of the representatives, for example, Trichinella, can migrate throughout the body. The intestine is the main place for the life of roundworms Representatives of tape pests: bovine and porcine tapeworms, broad tapeworms, echinococci. The sizes of the parasites considered can reach several meters in length. Some of them begin to develop outside the human body.
Bovine and porcine tapeworms, for example, enter the intestines at an intermediate stage. The flukes can settle in various organs. They feed on blood cells, in addition, they can consume intestinal contents, mucus, etc. Its length reaches up to half a meter. These include the feline and liver parasite, the schistosome, etc. Depending on the type of development, helminths are divided into biohelminths, soil-transmitted helminths, and contact parasites.
Biohelminths go through the maturation and development stage in animal organisms. These are, for example, toxocars, bovine and porcine tapeworms, etc. The soil-transmitted helminths develop in the soil. And they enter a person through the skin or by swallowing. These include many types of pinworms. Contact parasites enter a person through direct contact with another person. Enterobiasis is one of the diseases transmitted by contact parasites, pinworms.
It is possible to become infected with parasite larvae by eating unprocessed food (fish, coat), poorly washed raw vegetables and fruits, insect bites, sexual intercourse, domestic use, drinking raw water, and swallowing water while swimming in bodiesof water, of pets, through the ground.
It is often difficult to recognize the presence of the considered pests on a person's body. And many of the symptoms can be mistaken for a chronic illness and treated without success. Symptoms of the disease can vary depending on the type of worms, their location and number. But there are general signs of parasites in the human body.
As a result of metabolic processes, worms release toxic elements that enter the bloodstream and contribute to the appearance of allergic manifestations. The rash can appear and disappear periodically. Such an allergy is difficult to treat with dermatological agents.
Allergies can occur:
Many parasites invade the individual's large and small intestines. They adhere to the walls, irritate them and contribute to the appearance of inflammatory processes in the organs. The absorption function of nutrients, especially fatty ones, is affected.
Large amounts of fatty elements can be detected in stool by laboratory methods.
Due to their enormous size, some parasites can block the bile ducts and cause biliary dyskinesia. These signs can trigger other more serious liver diseases.
Worms can block the intestinal lumen. Often the signs of parasites in the human body are manifested by symptoms such as constipation and can even lead to intestinal obstruction.
Diarrhea is one of the most common symptoms of helminth infections. Prostaglandins, which are produced by parasites, lead to frequent watery stools.
Due to dysfunction of the intestines, symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, excessive gas production occur, which can be confused with dysbiosis. But in this case, treatment with antibiotics and probiotics does not give positive results.
Parasites eat what humans eat. They absorb most of the digested nutrients.
Due to the constant response of the immune system to the presence of "outsiders", the defenses of the organisms are reduced and the immune system is weakened. This is manifested by frequent colds, excessive fever, body aches, etc.
Worms can affect various organs. Trichinella, for example, takes up residence in muscle tissue and can damage it. This is the body's response to the vital activity of parasites.
One of the signs of helminthiasis is weight loss or obesity. Weight loss occurs due to the inability to obtain nutrients from the food consumed. And weight gain, as a result of the body's reaction, the need to "stock up on food for future use. "Therefore, before deciding to gain or lose weight, it is necessary to undergo a comprehensive examination for the presence of parasites in the human body.
Some parasites, Trichomonas, for example, can infect various human organs, including blood. By feeding on your cells, helminthiasis causes anemia and iron deficiency.
A person is lacking in nutrients and vitamins, leading to a vitamin deficiency. This is due to the gluttony of parasites.
Insomnia, short-term lack of sleep, may be the nervous system's response to the presence of "illegal" residents. Some helminths emerge from the anus at night to deposit the larvae. This can cause discomfort and itching, causing you to wake up frequently and not give you a chance to get full rest.
Against the background of general intoxication of the body, a lack of vitamins and nutrients that are absorbed by parasites, a person may feel constant fatigue, decreased concentration, apathy, and memory impairment.
The presence of parasites does not have the best effect on the human body as a whole. The normal functioning of all organs is disrupted, inflammation occurs, health worsens, and immunity decreases. Disruption of the normal functioning of the body due to the influence of parasites can have sad consequences.
It is important to know that all these long-acting signs can lead to the formation of tumors and neoplasms.
Worms can travel through the body. Once they reach the respiratory tract, they cause a severe cough, sore throat, and fever. As a result of their vital activity, they can even develop asthma or pneumonia.
Do not ignore any symptoms that indicate a malfunction of the body. At the first manifestations of signs of any of the diseases, you should immediately consult a doctor, undergo procedures to check for the presence of parasites. This will allow you to receive timely treatment and will not allow the destructive effect of the toxins to harm your body. The prolonged presence of worms in the human body can lead to the development of serious ailments, including oncological or chronic forms of existing diseases.
In addition to the general ones, there are a number of special signs of the presence of parasites in the human body, which are inherent in women and men separately.
For women, this is:
For men, the disease in question manifests itself:
When parasite larvae enter, they encounter a 3-level protective barrier:
In the still fragile organism of a child, such protection may not work. And it is children who are most susceptible to the disease in question. In summer, when babies are constantly on the street, the risk of contracting helminths is very high. There are more than enough ways of infection for children: sandbox for children, pets, fruits and vegetables not always washed, swimming in reservoirs. Also, especially for the little ones, the desire to try everything.
Finger licking only increases the chance of getting a worm infestation. The most common types of parasites in children include: pinworms, ascaris, whipworms, toxocar. Pinworms are small white worms, no more than 1 cm in size, that hatch and lay their eggs near the anus. Therefore, the presence of such parasites is always accompanied by itching around the anus. Roundworms are larger, their length can reach 40 cm!
With helminth infestation in children, first of all, there are signs such as poor appetite, pale skin and weight loss. By lagging behind in mental and physical development, memory disorder can also indicate the presence of parasites. By their vital activity, worms provoke metabolic disorders, decreased immunity in a child. All this is manifested by frequent viral infections, allergic reactions.
Be aware that bruxism (teeth grinding) is considered one of the signs of parasites in the human body and often worries babies while they sleep. Parents should pay attention to this fact and examine the child for the presence of parasites. Most often, worms live in the intestines, so children can experience problems with stool, flatulence, vomiting, and epigastric pain.
The main problem in diagnosing parasitic diseases is that they masquerade as many chronic ailments and it is very difficult to recognize the true causes of the symptoms.
When one or another organ and tissue is damaged, distinctive features dominate.
The most favorable place for the vital activity of parasites: high humidity, warm temperature, pH environment - neutral. Intestinal symptoms:
A person is overwhelmed by helplessness, fatigue, unwillingness to move.
In case of parasitic infestation, the following signs are noted:
With intestinal acne, sputum can be separated with blood fractions.
Symptoms:
Severe swelling of the legs and abdomen is observed.
There are always signs of heart and lung failure.
There are signs of hypoxia: cyanosis of the skin of the fingertips, the triangle of the nasolabial and mucous membranes of the mouth.
Typical symptoms:
Separation of scanty foamy sputum with blood cells is possible.
External symptoms:
Allergic cough and runny nose often develop.
Distinctive symptoms:
A significant deterioration in visual acuity is observed.
Blood parasites can live in red blood cells, as well as plasma and white blood cells. Types of pests:
Parasitosis masquerades as thousands of diseases, making it impossible to determine visually, without laboratory tests. The healing period depends on the accuracy of the diagnosis and the detection of parasites at the earliest stage of infection.
Most often, the disease is called a parasite that causes it.
The causative agent of the disease is the Ascaris worm, which is found in the human intestine. The degree of the disease depends on the age of the patient, the severity and the duration of the parasitic invasion.
Symptoms of ascariasis appear as follows:
The bovine tapeworm is the causative agent of the disease. Teniarinchiasis is manifested by the following symptoms:
The disease is caused by pinworms, also called worms. This is the most common parasitic disease, occurring in almost one in two people. Symptoms of enterobiasis:
The causative agent of the disease is the parasitic worm toxocara, which affects human organs and tissues. The disease is widespread, lasting for a long time with unclear and indistinct symptoms. Obvious clinical symptoms appear in the later stages of infection.
Signs of toxocariasis:
With toxocariasis, worms can migrate and localize in internal organs, eyes, brain, and epidermal tissues.
The causative agents of the disease are helminths, hookworms and non-pathogens. Symptoms of the disease:
The disease is caused by broad tapeworms. Symptoms of the disease:
The causative agent of the disease is the pork tapeworm, which is located in the small intestine. Symptoms of the disease:
The causative agent of the disease is the echinococcal tapeworm. The worm is dangerous because it can form a cyst in almost any internal organ: heart, liver, brain, lungs, etc. The disease is very insidious, since it is completely asymptomatic at first, and clinical manifestations are already observed in the later stages of the formation of an echinococcal cyst.
Symptoms of the disease:
The causative agent of the disease is the alveococcal tapeworm. This disease is considered slow: from the moment of infection to the development of the disease, 10 years or more may pass. Symptoms of the disease:
The disease develops as a result of an infection of the human body with intestinal lamblia. Sometimes asymptomatic transport occurs, with no obvious signs of disease. Symptoms:
This disease is caused by a histological amoeba. Sometimes the symptoms of the disease may be completely absent, and sometimes on the contrary, they manifest themselves very clearly. Symptoms manifest in two ways: intestinal and extraintestinal. With the extraintestinal form of amebiasis, the lungs, brain, genitourinary system, and skin are affected, but the intestinal form is the most common.
Symptoms of intestinal amebiasis:
After a while, the symptoms of the disease may disappear on their own, for a time, and then reappear with renewed vigor.
The causative agent of the disease is the blood parasite schistosome. The disease has several stages of development:
The symptoms of parasites in the human body are enormous. Without laboratory tests, only on the basis of the symptoms themselves, it is impossible to diagnose the presence of parasites in the body. The severity of symptoms depends mainly on a person's defense mechanisms, the location of the parasite and its type.
Direct methods:stool analysis, urinalysis, scraping of the perianal region, subungual phalanges, analysis of sputum and duodenal content.
Ultrasound is also used to study the presence of parasites in the body.
Indirect methods: X-rays, morphological, ultrasound, biopsy.
Bioresonance methods: Voll method, ART.