As a rule, a person does not think about his health and the number of parasites in his body until he feels bad. The patient does not know which specialist to turn to to determine the exact number of available parasites and which organ is damaged. One is not able to diagnose oneself, but one can easily determine the very presence of parasites in the body.
What parasites can live in the human body
There are two types of parasites that can easily exist in the human body. They feed on all the beneficial elements in the body and produce substances that give rise to the vital activity of the body.
- Endoparasites. A type of parasite that lives in the human body. This type of parasite includes all bacteria, fungi, giardia and many viruses.
- Ectoparasites. They live on the outside of the human body. They feed on human blood and tissues. Ectoparasites include lice, bedbugs, ticks, mosquitoes and other insects.
It is much easier to recognize the defeat of the body by ectoparasites. Their presence has external signs that are simply impossible not to notice:
- skin rashes and itching are observed;
- redness of some areas of the skin;
- Visible insect-like bites
- pain and burning sensation.
A more accurate examination can be performed using a microscope or special analyzes.
Unlike ectoparasites, endoparasites do not inhabit the outside of the human body. In this respect, it is quite difficult to notice. These parasites can feed on humans for literally years, so that the patient does not even suspect their existence.
The presence of parasites in the body - signs of appearance
All parasites that can inhabit the human body are extremely stubborn and dangerous. They reproduce almost instantly, which poses a particular danger to human health. It is possible to detect the existence of parasites when several signs appear:
- skin rash and itching;
- the appearance of red rashes that cause severe itching;
- presence of edema in places with developed subcutaneous tissue;
- a sharp rise in body temperature.
The manifestation of an allergic reaction directly depends on the location and development of the parasite in the human body. As a rule, the appearance of parasites can be determined by the following external signs:
- Obvious disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Skin lesions to varying degrees.
- Skin discoloration.
- Sudden change in weight.
- Frequent fatigue, drowsiness, loss of energy.
- Dizziness and any headaches.
- The presence of Quincke's edema.
- Asymptomatic cough.
- The appearance of unexplained depression, loss of purpose in life, feelings of fear and irritability.
Signs of worms in the body
- Abnormal gastrointestinal function, such as diarrhea, bloating, faecal discoloration and abdominal pain.
- Itching in the back and groin.
- External detection of the presence of worms in the anus.
- Signs of worms in the vomit.
What diseases can be caused by the existence of parasites
The long-term existence of parasites in the human body damages its work. In addition, the vital activity of a large number of parasites can activate a number of unpleasant diseases:
- several types of anemia;
- disorders of the central nervous system;
- abscesses in various parts of the human body;
- the appearance of oncological diseases, as well as cysts;
- a sharp decrease in immunity;
- difficulty breathing;
- arthralgia, myalgia and many other diseases associated with joint pain.
In fact, parasites cause irreparable damage to human health. They can live literally anywhere. They are so different that their development can cause varying degrees of damage to the body. To avoid the risk of parasites and their further development, it is recommended to conduct research and prevention of parasitism once a year.