The question of how to identify parasites in the human body worries a lot, because these are organisms that lead a parasitic lifestyle, their development cycle assumes a permanent or temporary existence in the human body. This can be done according to certain symptoms. Although different parasites appear in different ways, there are some common symptoms that can make a person think that he does not have very nice roommates. Second, it is possible to determine the presence of parasites in the body using special diagnostics. Timely diagnosis allows you to prevent serious consequences and avoid diseases that arise as a result of the negative impact of worms.
Signs of parasites in the body
How do you know if there are parasites in the body? You need to listen carefully to your body and the processes that take place in it. In the initial stages of parasitic infestations, the symptoms may not be bright enough, however, a person paying attention to their health will notice pathological phenomena and be careful:
- Allergic reactions. One of the signs of a parasitic attack on the human body is allergy. In response to the side effects of parasites, the human body begins to produce more eosinophils - the protective cells. They can cause allergic reactions. On the other hand, parasites release E immunoglobulin into their host's blood, which contributes to the increase in allergies. The most powerful of the parasites is the roundworm allergen, it causes reactions in the body (skin rash), in the digestive tract, in the lungs and conjunctiva.
- Gastrointestinal tract discomfort. Parasites, which are localized in the small intestine, provoke an inflammatory process in it, as a result of which the normal functioning of the intestine is disrupted. Nutrients are absorbed worse, undigested fats enter the rectum, while a person has spasms, and diarrhea alternates with constipation. In addition, the patient experiences pain in the epigastric region, in the left or right hypochondrium, nausea and heartburn. Appetite disappears, body weight decreases. In case of disturbances in the work of the bile organs and digestive tract, acne, pigmentation may appear on the skin, the skin becomes dry and soft, the complexion is dull.
- Some worms, due to their size or number, are capable of blocking the bile ducts, as a result of which the general bile ductis blocked, bile flow deteriorates or stops, in humansthis is manifested in obstructive jaundice. Since toxic substances are excreted mainly through the skin, problems with the gallbladder or liver affect the condition of the skin. Age spots, acne appear, complexion turns yellow.
- Stool disordersappear as diarrhea and constipation. Constipation occurs when the intestinal lumen is blocked by parasites. As for diarrhea, it is provoked by substances similar to prostaglandins, which cause a lack of chlorides and sodium in the body.
- Due to prolonged diarrhea, the body loses water, which leads todysbiosis.
- Parasites greatly impoverish the immune system, immunoglobulin A is produced in smaller amounts and the body becomes vulnerable to viral and infectious diseases.
- Due to the fact that parasites migrate through the body, they can settle anywhere, including muscle and joint fluid. As a result of their intervention in muscles and joints, inflammatory processes occur that cause pain. Therefore, a person hasjoint and muscle pain.
- Due to disturbance of digestion and absorption of nutrients by worms, a person suffers from malnutrition and low blood sugar levels, as a result of which body weight decreases. Pathogens absorb minerals and trace elements necessary for a person, and thereforedevelops anemia and premature aging. Anxiety and nervous conditions provoke toxic residues of parasites, they affect the nervous system and cause various disorders in turn.Insomniain humans occurs due to the fact that at night the body is trying harder to get rid of harmful organisms.
- In some cases, a large accumulation of helminthic infections canprovoke oncological processesin the host body, a particularly high risk arises when the parasites are localized to a specific organ - lungs, liver, pancreas, and so on.
An attentive person will certainly notice the symptoms described. He should check himself for parasites or visit a doctor in order to send him for diagnosis.
Diagnostic measures
The presence of parasites in the human body can be determined using several diagnostic procedures that not only detect the presence of parasites with great accuracy, but also determine the type, amount, localization and damage they have caused to human health.
Until recently, the presence of parasites was determined only on the basis of fecal analysis. Despite the fact that this is the simplest method of research, its accuracy is not very high.
The fact is that parasites do not lay their eggs every day and it is impossible to guess exactly when this will happen. Therefore, for an accurate diagnosis, you should donate feces 10 times during a month. It is not very convenient for working and studying people. But now there are more advanced diagnostic methods:
- X-rays, endoscopy and endobiopsydetect parasites in internal organs (lungs, gallbladder, liver, etc. ).
- PCR (polymerase chain reaction). Using samples taken in the form of a sample of saliva, secretions or blood, the parasite DNA is determined. If a blood test shows the presence of parasites, then a PCR test can determine if the parasites are of one type or another.
- ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay). Detects antigens and immunoglobulins. The accuracy of such a diagnosis is 90%, and the type of parasites, their number and general dynamics are traced.
- Bioresonance diagnostics. The patient's body is affected by electromagnetic oscillations, while only the presence of pathogenic organisms can be controlled, but it is impossible to determine their species.
Conclusion and conclusions
If you suspect you have parasites, or just want to be tested for this result, you should consult a doctor - a parasitologist or infectious disease specialist, who will tell you how to get tested and, if the results are positive, prescribe appropriate treatment. Self-treatment is quite discouraged. First, antiparasitic drugs have a large number of contraindications, as they are highly toxic. Therefore, they can be taken only after a doctor's prescription. Only a doctor can choose the right dose to destroy the parasites and cause as little damage to the human body as possible.
Second, some parasites need to be removed from the body under the supervision of a doctor. When a drug acts on the parasite, it dies, but before that, it releases toxins into the blood of its host, which can cause anaphylactic shock in a person.
Third, it is ineffective to use traditional medicine for parasites. They work only as a preventive measure, or in case the infection has just occurred, and the larva has not yet turned into an adult, in all other cases it is pointless to treat it with pumpkin seeds, green walnuts, wormwood and so on. queue.