As a rule, a person does not think about their health and the number of parasites in their body until they feel uncomfortable. The patient does not know which specialist to turn to to find out exactly how many parasites there are and what organ they are damaging. A person is unable to self-diagnose, but they can easily determine the presence of parasites in the body.
Which parasites can live in the human body?
There are two types of parasites that can easily be found in the human body. They feed on all the beneficial elements in the body and produce substances that trigger the body's vital activity.
- 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 outside the human body. They feed on human blood and tissues. Ectoparasites include lice, bed bugs, ticks, mosquitoes, and other insects.
It is much easier to recognize the defeat of the body from ectoparasites. Their presence has external signs that are simply impossible to miss:
- Rashes and itching are observed;
- Reddening of some areas of the skin;
- Visible insect-like bites
- Pain and burning.
A more detailed examination can be carried out with a microscope or special analyzes.
Unlike ectoparasites, endoparasites do not inhabit the outside of the human body. In that regard, it is quite difficult to notice them. 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 occurrence
All parasites that can inhabit the human body are extremely persistent and dangerous. They reproduce almost instantly, which is a particular threat to human health. It is possible to identify the existence of parasites when there are several signs:
- Rash and itching;
- the appearance of red rashes that cause severe itching;
- the 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 also be determined by the following external signs:
- Obvious disorders in the work of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Skin lesions of varying degrees.
- Discoloration of the skin.
- 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.
- The appearance of unprovoked depression, loss of purpose, feelings of anxiety and irritability.
Signs of the appearance of worms in the body
- Abnormal gastrointestinal function, such as diarrhea, gas, discoloration of stools and abdominal pain.
- Itching in the back and groin area.
- External detection of the presence of worms in the anus.
- Signs of the presence of worms in the vomit.
What diseases can the existence of parasites cause?
The long-term existence of parasites in the human body interferes with its work. In addition, the vital activity of a wide variety of parasites can provoke a number of nasty diseases:
- multiple 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;
- labored breathing;
- Arthralgia, myalgia, and many other conditions associated with joint pain.
In fact, parasites cause irreparable damage to human health. You can literally live anywhere. They are so different that their development can cause different harms to the body. In order to avoid the risk of parasites and their further development, it is recommended to conduct research and prevention of parasites once a year.