Just imagining a parasite in the body is a scary thing, but many people have parasites and are not even aware of it
Parasites are microorganisms that live off other organisms
Anyone can get a parasitic infestation it is more common than you may think
Some parasites can cause disease directly while others cause disease by the toxins that they produce
There are several types of parasites that live in and feed off your body
Some survive on the food you consume some feed on red blood cells and some even lay eggs inside your body
Some of the common parasites that can infest your body are pinworms lombija forms tapeworms
Trichinella and die unto me before Djilas
they normally enter the body through the skin or mouth a
Person can get a parasite infestation due to several reasons
Including exposure to areas having parasites traveling to places that have parasite
infestations intake of contaminated water or food poor sanitation poor hygiene and a weak immune system
close contact with pets can also lead to a parasite infestation as
Parasites are of different forms shapes and sizes. They cause a very wide range of signs and symptoms
Here are the top ten warning signs that your body is full of parasites
One chronic digestive issues
intestinal parasite infestation can cause inflammation and destroy the intestinal lining of the gut leading to chronic diarrhea a
2015 study published in the Journal of Biology
agriculture and healthcare emphasizes routine intestinal parasite screening to increase the
diagnostic rate of parasitic diarrhea and improve the treatment and prevention
strategies of diarrhea in children with severe acute malnutrition
Even the toxic waste produced by the parasites can cause chronic constipation
guests bloating nausea and burning sensations in the stomach if
You are eating high-fiber and highly alkaline foods on a daily basis and still experience diarrhea or other digestive issues
consider a parasite cleanse
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Another stomach problem caused by parasites is abdominal pain
parasites residing in the upper small intestinal region cause inflammation and irritation in this area
This leads to a bloated feeling and pain in the abdomen
Plus parasites can even block the passage of waste products exiting the body which can lead to pain in the upper abdominal region
abdominal pain is mainly associated with round worm fluke hookworm or tapeworm intestinal infestations a
1986 study published in a Singapore Medical Journal found that hook worm infestation is a key cause of abdominal discomfort
Especially among adults who recently traveled abroad if you have set an onset of severe abdominal pain from time to time
Get yourself checked by a doctor
3 anal itching itching around the anus is another son of a parasite infection
especially those suffering from kin worms often complain of anal itching or discomfort
Itching around the anus occurs frequently at night when the female pain worms lay their eggs
The itching is caused by the female pain worms that migrate to lay eggs around the anus
Both the migrating female pain worms as well as the clumps of eggs are irritating and cause itching
crawling sensations or even acute pain if the infected person
scratches the area the skin may break down and increase the risk of a secondary bacterial infection as
a Qing usually occurs at night it leads to sleep disturbances and restlessness if
You have itching around the anus during the night for more than two weeks and without any sign of rashes consult your doctor
For fatigue and weakness
Fatigue may also be a symptom of a parasite infestation
This is mainly associated with intestinal worms that deplete the body of vital nutrients by feeding on the food you eat
malabsorption of vitamins minerals sets and
Carbohydrates can make a body weak leaving you exhausted depressed and with a feeling of general apathy
It can lead to exhaustion it mental physical and emotional levels
plus the toxic metabolic wastes overload produced by the
Parasites causes the organs to work even harder to eliminate these waste products
This also leads to fatigue
low-energy
Lethargy and excessive weakness if you have unrelenting fatigue even after eating and sleeping properly
Consult a doctor to find out the cause
Five change in appetite and weight loss if you notice a sudden change in your appetite
Particularly an increase in appetite it may be due to the presence of parasites in your body in
Fact an increased appetite combined with weight loss is often noticed in cases of tapeworm or pinworm
Infestation this happens as the parasites can seem a good amount of the food eaten by the infected person
Thus making the person hungry more often than usual?
Also the infected person may notice a strong early-morning hunger and may never feel satisfied or full after eating a meal
if you experience weight loss with an increase in appetite
consult your doctor
6 mental distress a
parasite infestation can even cause mood swings depression anxiety and also visual
hallucinations
Often these symptoms are paired with digestive issues
the intestine contains both neurons and neurotransmitters
Specifically serotonin which are important for a healthy enteric nervous system?
toxic metabolic waste produced by parasites residing in the intestine can attack neurons and neurotransmitters
causing nervousness restlessness mood swings and even depression
also
scientists believe that inflammation in the intestine can lead to inflammation in the brain and vice versa if
You are suddenly having mood swings or feeling depressed consult your doctor to rule out the possibility of a parasite infestation
Seven teeth grinding if you grind your teeth in your sleep when possible causes a parasite infestation
Teeth grinding also known as bruxism may occur while sleeping due to anxiety and restlessness
caused by waste and toxins released by the parasites in the body a
2010 study published in dental research journal confirmed the correlation between
intestinal parasitic infections and bruxism among small children as
pathogenic parasites serve as a cause of brook schism among children if you notice any such symptoms in your
Children get they're still examined
Eight iron deficiency anemia
infestations by intestinal run worms or pinworm can lead to iron deficiency in the body and ultimately cause anemia
the parasites steal the good vitamins
including iron from the food the person eats leading to an iron deficiency a
2003 study published in Indian pediatrics found the prevalence of intestinal parasitism up to 30 to 50 percent and anemia from 40 to
73 percent among school-going girls 2 to 4 years of age ago, Barda, Karnataka
The study notes that the problem is likely to be more common because of bad hygiene poor awareness illiteracy
poverty and a variety of allied factors
another 2008 study published in a Nigerian journal of clinical practice
reports worm infestation and anemia among preschool children of peasant farmers in Calabar, Nigeria
severe anemia ultimately affects a child's growth and development in
fact slow growth and weight loss are common in children infested with parasites if
You notice signs of slow growth in your child consult your doctor
Nine skin problems
Parasites that invade the intestinal tract cause inflammation in the body which in turn causes several skin problems
such skin problems include rashes hives eczema and other forms of skin allergies
Also the toxins and waste products released by the parasites caused an increase in the s and fills level in your blood
This can lead to source
swellings lesions and ulcers
Not just skin parasites can even lead to dry air brittle hair and hair loss
instead of treating skin irritations or unexplained rashes hives
Rosia or eczema on your own consult your doctor for proper diagnosis of the problem
10 muscle and joint pain
Certain parasites can invade the soft tissue in the joints and muscles where they become enclosed in assists like manner
This results in irritation and pain which is often mistaken for arthritis
Also the toxins released by the parasites can cause an inflammatory response within the body
plus pain can be experienced as a result of the immune systems response to the parasites if
You are not able to zero down the cause behind sudden pain in the muscles
Joints or any other part of the body and the pain is getting worse day by day
consult a doctor
How we get parasites in the first place
First you need to understand that you are not actually eating worms to become infected
you're getting infected from the microscopic parasite eggs that can be virtually anywhere if
after reading this section you're thinking if
Parasite eggs are everywhere and are so easy to obtain then why aren't we ALL infected the answer?
90% of us already are
Here are some examples of how easily you can become a parasite host
one
contaminated water
Water is the primary way parasites infect humans?
For example over 50% of our lakes rivers streams and creeks are infected with the protozoa parasite Giardia lamblia
This parasite is not killed by chlorine and is steadily finding its way into urban areas with treated drinking water
Symptoms of an infestation include diarrhea and cramping that lasts for over a week and is most often misdiagnosed as the stomach flu
Also, when swimmers have parasites and they swim in places with others the water is then contaminated with eggs from their bodies it
Only takes a very small amount of swallowed water to become infected
To other humans you can obtain parasite eggs from other humans very easily
Since most infections come from the anal oral route think about this someone has parasites. They use the restroom
Do not wash their hands afterwards then they sit down and use the salt shaker on the restaurants table
They have just deposited microscopic eggs onto this object
You are the next person to sit at this table and use the salt shaker
You then lick your finger or even put your hand to your face. You are now the new host to parasites
Parasite eggs can live under human fingernails for up to two months
Think of how many common objects you come into contact with on a daily basis
Even more common infections come from kissing holding hands sharing eating utensils and of course
sexual contact
Usually if one family member is a host to parasites the entire family is infected
There are many parasite eggs that can live without a host for weeks for example
Microscopic pinworms eggs become airborne and can travel anywhere, and they can live for two days outside of a host
These microscopic eggs are inhaled where they then hatch inside to your body
three animals
animals
including pets can spread 240 diseases to humans via parasites
By petting or grooming animals you are picking up eggs that pass from them to us via hands nose and mouth
Also parasite infected fleas and ticks and parasite infected animal feces are concerns
This is why walking barefoot where animals have defecated is a major source of parasite
Infections especially when you can sae the actual animal feces you just happen to be walking where they have been before
Think about this when your pet or someone else's lick their anus
They are depositing thousands of eggs onto their tongues, then they lick you and those eggs that has been transmitted to their new host
you
Americans now have the highest rate of
toxoplasmosis parasites in the world
You have probably heard of this one as all pregnant women are warned about toxoplasmosis because they can die from an infestation
Pets and domesticated animals are not the only ones spreading parasites
mosquitoes fleas ticks lice in all other biting insects transmit protozoa one-cell parasites to humans
for meats
undercooked meats are very high source of parasite infections
Commercial pork products are also notorious for infections bacon ham pork chops
Cold cuts hot dogs etc
also cuts of meat such as beef lamb chicken and fish contain parasite eggs
sushi raw fish alone contains eggs and larvae of several species of parasites
We trust the cattle pork and chicken producers to keep their livestock wormed on a regular basis
But over 50% of animals that go to slaughter are parasite-infected
five fruits and vegetables
unwashed fruit and vegetables are also a big source of parasite carriers a
Lot of vegetables are eaten raw and according to the Center for Disease Control
Diseases from fruit and vegetables are on the rise
With a huge demand for fruit and vegetables we Americans import 30 billion tons of food per year
Some of this food comes from countries where animal manure and human feces are used as fertilizer
This practice greatly increases the spread of parasites the practice of eating at is also on the rise
Salad bars infected food handlers and improperly washed fruits, and vegetables are all sources for parasites
6 travel in our modern age world Travel is a way of life for many
These travelers are bringing home parasites that were once almost unknown in America
Airplanes are a great source for parasite transmission
It's very common for a family to go on vacation and bring back uninvited guests with them
We also have a huge influx of refugee and immigrant populations, who are bringing us their countries parasites?