As a rule, a person does not think about his health and the number of parasites in his body until he feels unwell. The patient does not know which specialist to turn to in order to find out the exact number of parasites present and which organ they harm. A person is not able to diagnose himself on his own, but he 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 useful elements in the body and produce substances that give rise to the vital activity of the body.
- Endoparasites. A type of parasite that lives inside 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, 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 study can be carried out using a microscope or special analyzes.
Unlike ectoparasites, endoparasites do not inhabit the outside of the human body. In this regard, it is rather difficult to notice them. These parasites literally for years can feed on a person so that 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 tenacious and dangerous. They multiply almost instantly, which causes a particular danger to human health. It is possible to identify 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 in places with developed subcutaneous tissue;
- a sharp increase 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 occurrence of parasites can also be determined by the following external signs:
- Obvious disturbances 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 emergence of causeless depression, loss of life purpose, feelings of fear and irritability.
Signs of the appearance of worms in the body
- Abnormal gastrointestinal function, such as diarrhea, bloating, discoloration of stool, and abdominal pain.
- Itching in the back and groin areas.
- External detection of the presence of worms in the anus.
- Signs of the existence 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 wreaks havoc on 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;
- labored breathing;
- arthralgia, myalgia and many other diseases associated with pain in the joints.
In fact, parasites cause irreparable damage to human health. They can live literally everywhere. They are so different that their development can cause varying degrees of harm 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.