Signs when the body is infected with parasites

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1. The parasite enters the body through which ways?

Before diving into the signs of a parasitic infection, let's find out what medical professionals talk about how parasites enter the body.
According to medical experts, parasites usually enter the body through the digestive tract or sometimes through our skin. Therefore, anyone is very susceptible to parasitic infections when exposed to contaminated, moldy areas or using unsafe food and drink and weak immune system.
Human parasites have many species, but these species also have only two main routes of infection: the gastrointestinal tract and through the skin. Specifically:
1.1. Intestinal tract Hookworms: Hookworms enter the body through contaminated water, fruits and vegetables. When infected with hookworms, this parasite will attach to the internal walls of the body to suck blood to live. Roundworm: This is the most parasitic cordworm in the internal organs, they have a length of 15-35cm. This parasite causes infection through ingested food. The eggs of the roundworm multiply and penetrate the internal walls of the body and enter the bloodstream. Through the blood flows into the lungs, then coughed up, swallowed, and then returned to the internal organs. Tapeworms: Tapeworms enter the body through contaminated food. In 3, 4 months, the fluke will mature and live in the body for up to 25 years. Tapeworm eggs can be excreted through feces, can survive in plants, then be eaten by buffaloes or cows or transmitted to humans.

Arcworm : The arc-shaped parasite enters the central nervous system through undercooked food or is infected with this parasite by domestic animals. Giardia bacteria: Giardia bacteria exist in drinking water and this is a protozoan parasite, in the human body they parasitize and grow in internal organs, which can cause Giardia infections. Amoeba dysentery: This parasite is mainly transmitted to humans and other long-bodied species. They exist in water, in moist environments and in soil, and can infect fruits and vegetables. 1.2. Parasites are transmitted through the surface of the skin Scabies: Through contact to transmit the infection, scabies lays eggs on the skin of a person causing a reaction and inflammation to the skin. Pinworms: Pinworms are the most common parasites. Pinworm infection through external wounds or scratches to fertilize mating. Pinworms lay eggs on the outside of the body, usually around the anus, causing itching. Baby worms will transmit the infection through the hands. Schistosomiasis: These worms live in water, when the body comes into contact with contaminated water, they will damage the skin. Larvae from mosquitoes: In every mosquito there is this parasite, biting and transmitting this parasite into the blood. They then enter the ganglion glands, especially the ganglion glands in the thigh, and grow there, taking a year to develop into larvae. When the body is infected with parasites without timely detection and treatment, it will be very dangerous. Accordingly, rely on the basic signs below to have more effective treatment measures.

2. Signs when the body is infected with parasites

Here are the 8 most common signs of a parasitic infection:
2.1.Skin disease Some skin problems are caused by parasites such as red rashes, eczema and other forms of skin allergies. In addition, the waste products of the parasites that accumulate just under the skin increase the level of eosinophils in the blood. This can lead to skin diseases such as ulcers, swelling, and lesions in the skin.
2.2. Poor digestion Poor digestion is one of the signs of an intestinal parasite infection, which can cause inflammation and lead to chronic diarrhea. Even the parasites grow and release toxic substances that cause chronic constipation, bloating, vomiting and a burning sensation in the stomach.
2.3. Itchy anus Pinworms are parasites that cause anal itching. Unlike other parasites, the characteristic of pinworms is that they do not enter the bloodstream, they cannot survive with other parts of the body. Pinworms lay eggs outside the body, usually around the anus, causing itching and discomfort.
2.4. Fatigue The body feels constantly sluggish even after eating and sleeping properly. This is mainly related to intestinal worms depleting nutrients by eating up any nutritious food that enters the body.
2.5. Always have an appetite When the body is infected with parasites, it can lead to a sudden change in eating habits, namely a constant craving for food. In fact, eating more than usual along with weight loss is often a sign of a tapeworm or roundworm infection. The reason is that when the parasite consumes an infected person's food, it makes the sick person feel hungry all the time. Even though you eat a lot, your body can't absorb anything.

2.6. Teeth grinding Abnormal teeth grinding is one of the signs of a parasitic infection. A health study conducted in the United States in 2010 confirmed a correlation between intestinal parasite infection and teeth grinding in infants during sleep.
2.7. Anemia An infection of intestinal roundworms or roundworms can lead to a lack of iron in the body, which in turn causes anemia.
2.8. Mood changes When infected with parasites, mood changes can make you feel anxious and insecure, and these symptoms are correlated with digestive problems. The gut also contains neurons and neurotransmitters, which are important for a healthy gut nervous system. Parasites that grow in the intestines release toxic waste products that make people feel heavy, stressed and even depressed.
Thus, the above article we have helped you answer questions about the most common signs of parasitic infection. Therefore, when you find your body has the above suspicious signs, quickly seek medical attention for timely and effective treatment methods.
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