People consume food products 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 the parasites are located in the human body, the symptoms of the infection can be easily confused with the signs of certain diseases, such as colds, gastritis, pneumonia, etc.
The most common symptoms of parasitosis
Parasitic forms of life exist and develop at the expense of man, while causing irreparable damage to his health, because the lion's share of nutrients and vitamins belongs to the "invader" that is modestly hidden in one of the internal organs: the intestines, lungs. , heart, liver, joints etc etc. The destructive effect depends on the length of stay and the "appetite" of the migrant; It is believed that parasitosis is the leading 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, bloating, 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 related to the work of the musculoskeletal system (joint pain, muscle - osteoarthritis, arthritis);
- neurological disorders (irritability, insomnia, unexplained anxiety, depressive state);
- Allergic reactions and skin problems (increased levels of eosinophils, immunoglobulin E, allergic rhinitis, eczema, urticaria, papilloma, 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, 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, mastopathy; and in men: prostatitis, urolithiasis);
- bruxism (tooth loss), snoring.
Even knowing the signs of the presence of parasites in the human body, it is difficult to diagnose parasitosis without a thorough examination (three times scraping and blood test). The symptoms of parasitic infestation are a consequence of the "guest"'s rapid activity, when a person suffers from intoxication with helminth residues, 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 parasite infection in daily life. Usually, the infection 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 occurs invisibly. Gradually, the amount of toxins in the blood increases, the child's body is poisoned with helminth waste, which manifests itself in the form of a decline in 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, gluttony, passion for sweets;
- regular headaches accompanied by nausea;
- the appearance of rapid fatigue;
- lack of daily bowel movements (constipation);
- vomiting, belching, bad breath;
- pale skin, "blue" under the eyes;
- irritability, aggression, whimsy;
- hyperactivity, especially in the evening;
- poor (interrupted) sleep at night, accompanied by irritability, groans, bruxism;
- irritation or redness in the genital area.
Symptoms of protozoan parasite infection should be used as a "beacon" for a thorough examination. A timely and professional diagnosis allows you to completely cure parasitic infection with minimal damage to the health of the organism.