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 contact to find out the exact number of parasites present and which organ they are damaging. A person cannot diagnose himself, but he can easily determine the very presence of parasites in the body.
Which 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 stimulate 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, lamblia and many viruses.
- Ectoparasites. They live on the outside of the human body. They feed on human blood and tissue. Ectoparasites include lice, bed bugs, 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 rash and itching are observed;
- redness of some areas of the skin;
- Visible insect-like stings
- pain and stinging.
More precise research can be performed under a microscope or special analyzes.
Unlike ectoparasites, endoparasites do not inhabit the outer part of the human body. In this regard, they are quite difficult to notice. These parasites can literally feed on a person for years so the patient does not even guess about their existence.
The presence of parasites in the body - signs of appearance
All parasites that can inhabit the human body are extremely tough and dangerous. They reproduce almost instantly, which poses a special danger to human health. It is possible to determine the existence of parasites when several signs appear:
- skin rash and itching;
- the appearance of red rashes that cause severe itching;
- the presence of edema at sites with developed subcutaneous tissue;
- a sudden 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 of varying degrees.
- Skin discoloration.
- A sharp change in weight.
- Frequent fatigue, drowsiness, loss of energy.
- Dizziness and all kinds of headaches.
- The presence of Quincke's edema.
- Asymptomatic cough.
- Occurrence of cause without cause, loss of purpose in life, feeling of fear and irritability.
Signs of worms in the body
- Abnormal gastrointestinal functions, such as diarrhea, bloating, stool discoloration, and abdominal pain.
- Itching in the back and groin.
- External detection of the presence of worms in the anus.
- Signs of worms in vomiting.
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;
- central nervous system disorders;
- abscesses in various parts of the human body;
- occurrence of oncological diseases, as well as cysts;
- sudden drop in immunity;
- difficulty breathing;
- arthralgia, myalgia and many other diseases associated with joint pain.
In fact, parasites cause irreparable damage to human health. I can live literally anywhere. They are so different that their development can cause varying degrees of damage to the body. In order to avoid the risk of parasites and their further development, it is recommended to conduct research and prevention of parasitism once a year.