Human Parasites: Symptoms and Treatment

Parasites enter the body in different ways. Over time, they will exhibit a variety of signs and symptoms. To ensure repelling and removal of pests, treatment with medications and prescription medications is required based on the diagnosis.The human body and organs are very attractive to a large number of parasites, which colonize them and exploit their resources. It is logical that in this case the body itself begins to receive less essential nutrients, in addition, it becomes clogged with waste products generated by the life activities of microorganisms. As a result, symptoms of discomfort and severe external symptoms appear.Some parasites are very dangerous, and some have little impact on health even in high concentrations, but it is important to detect them in time and take steps to eliminate them. How to eliminate parasites with the help of drugs, medicines and special treatments, we will consider in the following article.

Types of human parasites

If you don’t wash your hands before eating or eat unwashed vegetables and fruits, you are easily infectedGiardia, a tiny flagellated parasite. In some cases, such introductions go unnoticed because humans show no obvious signs of the worms.hookwormEnters the body while walking barefoot on wet ground. Typical symptoms are skin irritation and rash on the lower limbs. If hookworms reach the internal organs, the consequences are similar to a roundworm infection.Children are more likely to be caughtPinworm, a worm that colonizes the intestinal lumen. Typical manifestations are loss of appetite, fatigue, and anal discomfort. Reproduction occurs by laying eggs in underwear or in folds on the surface of the skin. Children can contract pinworms from dirty toys, dishes and clothing. Pinworm disease occurs in adults after contact with contaminated objects.Pork and cattle tapewormsPenetrate into unprocessed meats of humans, pigs and cattle respectively. The most dangerous situation is when the larvae invade the eyes and brain. Tapeworms can reach a maximum length of 7 meters and have a lifespan of 15-20 years. Even with powerful medications, it can be difficult to eliminate tapeworms that are already present.ToxocaraFrom domestic animals. A carrier is a dog or cat that lives next to a person. The adult body length can reach 0. 3m. Reproduction is by eggs, which are released with secretions and mature in the soil. Contact with such soils carries the risk of introducing Toxocara, which can spread to all parts of the body. You can prevent parasites by washing your hands regularly.EchinococcusIt is introduced from animals or by eating unwashed berries. Hydatid disease poses a greater threat to children because the larvae are spread through blood vessels and can colonize anywhere, forming characteristic cysts. Echinococcus tapeworms often affect:

• brain
• liver
• Lymph nodes
• kidney

penetrate insideroundwormsCauses ascariasis. These worms easily colonize the human body as they are spread through unwashed hands, unboiled water, and contact with soil. Roundworms can reach a maximum size of 0. 4 meters; they inhabit the brain, capillaries, lungs, eyes and intestines. Due to the action of parasites, the following symptoms occur:

• indigestion
• allergic reaction
• anemia
• Development of neurodermatitis, asthma, arthritis, epileptic seizures
• sometimes the temperature rises

There are similar signstapeworm, carried with raw fish. It is in a crowded state inside the body and reaches a huge length of ten meters. The presence of the tapeworm can cause stomach pain, nausea (especially upon waking), and weakness.All these parasites pose a danger to adults and children, so they must be removed by various means.

Signs of parasites in the body

If the skin develops spots, becomes rougher, wrinkles and pimples begin to appear, then this may be the first evidence of the presence of parasites. When it comes to cracked heels or brittle nails, we're often talking about damage to the digestive system from Giardia or Trichomonas.Other first signs are a weak immune system so a person is often susceptible to infections, inflammation of the sinuses, and symptoms of sinusitis and tonsillitis are evident.In men, parasitic infections often manifest themselves as cystitis, prostatitis, sand and stones in the bladder, erection problems, and problems with the ability to conceive. Damage by parasites to various parts of the brain can have serious consequences.Signs that parasites have entered a woman’s body are:

• Increased pain before menstruation
• Irregular menstrual cycle
• Inflammatory process of ovaries and adrenal glands
• Development of fibrocystic breast disease
• Urinary system malfunction
• Fibroids

If pinworms are not treated and eliminated in time, it can cause appendicitis inflammation and symptoms of insufficient secretion and bile discharge. When the lungs become infected, symptoms are similar to pneumonia or bronchitis. If you don't get to the root cause of the disease and don't start using antiparasitic drugs, then the person will receive the wrong treatment and the situation will only get worse as the body weakens further. finally:

• decrease in immunity
• Various types of allergies can occur
• drastic weight loss
• Formation of skin lesions that did not exist before
• Patient suffers from persistent fatigue and lack of energy
• Signs of dysbiosis, anemia, vitamin deficiencies, bowel disturbances in any direction
• The patient does not sleep well

Symptoms of human parasites

• constipateThis occurs when large, long parasites that live in the intestine block the intestinal lumen or the path of bile flow.
• diarrheaPeople were persecuted if they had worms whose secretions caused loose stools.
• Bloating and gasThese are signs of the presence of foreign organisms in the large and small intestines.
• Intestinal irritationIt forms when fat metabolism is disrupted, causing constipation, diarrhea and cramps.
• joint and muscle pain. This is a sign that parasites have taken up residence in muscle structures or synovial fluid. The symptoms are similar to arthritis, but the inflammation is caused by the presence of foreign objects.
• Symptoms of allergiesOccurs in the context of the body's acute response to parasite remains. Additionally, the immune system is forced to produce large numbers of cells to fight microorganisms, leading to increased allergic reactions.
• A rash appears on the skin, manifesting as eczema, dermatitis, papillomas, and ulcers.
• anemiaIt forms due to a lack of blood cells, which some worms that live in the intestinal environment feed on. The result is internal blood loss and symptoms of anemia.
• weight gain or loss. When parasites rob the body of the glucose it needs, weight gain occurs. The opposite occurs in metabolic disorders, which are caused by the presence of foreign organisms in the body.
• Compare psychological and emotional statesIt manifests as increased excitability, irritability or depression, a consequence of the action of toxins produced by the parasite and affecting the central nervous system.
• disturbed sleepThis is a characteristic symptom of worms. At night, the liver will remove toxic substances on its own, eventually leading to "panic" of "uninvited guests".
• Grinding teeth while sleeping– A common symptom of neurological problems, more commonly seen with worms in children.
• chronic fatigueThis condition occurs due to a lack of essential substances in the body, which are consumed by the parasite and cannot be absorbed. Manifests as memory loss, apathy and flu-like symptoms.
• airway inflammationThis is a common sign of the presence of organisms in the body that can move and affect the lungs, nasopharynx, and throat. As a result, symptoms of asthma and pneumonia appear, such as high fever, runny nose, and cough.

Let’s look at the symptoms based on where the parasite is in the body.

Heart

When infected with worms, it is well known that400 kinds, they often reach the human heart muscle and parasitize on it. In this case, myocarditis occurs when the muscle structure of the heart becomes inflamed. The first signs appear after 1-4 weeks. If patients do not receive treatment, symptoms may become chronic.

under skin surface

There is a special type of worm that lives in the tissue beneath the skin that causes helminthiasis. It is carried by mosquitoes called heartworms. Parasites under the skin often carry various viruses and infections, for which they are carriers. Symptoms of the disease are subcutaneous sealing. A typical feature is that the worm moves when the seal is pressed from one side.

Eye

Larvae entering the eyelids can cause boils to appear on the skin. People can clearly feel this when the parasite is moving. We list diseases caused by parasites in the visual organ:

• In tropical areas you may develop ophthalmia. After the tiny larvae burrow into the surface of the eyelid skin, they penetrate the conjunctiva and lacrimal sac and enter the inner orbital area, causing eye damage.
• In myiasis, gradually elongating wrinkles appear on the eyelids.
• The larvae infect the mucosa causing conjunctival larval granulomas. Treatment requires surgery to remove the parasite; there are no other ways to get rid of it, such as taking special medications.

Stomach

Worms inhabit the organs of the digestive tract. The main disadvantage of their existence is that their toxic secretions can poison humans. Intoxication manifests itself as bad breath, insufficient bowel movements, loss of appetite, and weight loss.If these parasites are not removed, their activity will increase, causing symptoms to worsen.

Blood

When parasites enter the bloodstream, they infect red blood cells, plasma and white blood cells. The main representatives of this category of pests are trypanosomes and haemosporidians. Both species are unicellular.

parasite treatment

In order to choose a treatment method, it is important to accurately determine the following factors:

1. microbial type
2. Damage extent, number of people, scale
3. How long do parasites live in the body? How integrated is it with a person's internal "ecosystem"?

Based on the answers to these questions, select a pest-specific medication. Some of these drugs can also be used as preventive agents.When choosing a specific drug, it is necessary to consider the sensitivity of the parasite to it. After treatment, rehabilitation is sometimes needed to restore lost function.The main medications that can help you get rid of and heal a person include:

• antibiotic
• Synthetic antihelmintic substances for specific species

The selection, dosage, and timing of specific medications are made by a professional physician.Medications have a variety of side effects, so many are only available by prescription. To avoid worsening of health conditions, it is important to consider possible side effects. This is especially true for older adults with chronic medical conditions.To ensure that you are rid of parasites after successful treatment and prevent recurrence, you should pay more attention to your health and strengthen your immune system. After clearing the worms from the stomach and intestines, it is necessary to restore the normal microbiota in the organs.During treatment, you may need to modify your diet to simplify digestion and flood your body with useful substances, as well as take antihistamines to treat acute allergies.

Prevent parasites

The best way to prevent it is to avoid contact with people who may be carriers. If parasites have been living in the human body for a long time, it is not easy to remove and expel them. Therefore, if there is a possibility of infection, then the body needs to be checked and cleaned regularly.We list preventive measures to avoid introducing pests:

• maintain personal hygiene
• Keep your home clean
• Mandatory high-temperature processing of meat and fish
• Eat only washed berries, vegetables, and fruits
• If you have pets, it’s important to monitor their health