Signs of parasites in the human body depend on the type of a specific parasite and products of its life.One of the most common signs of the presence of parasites in the body is intestinal and gastric discomfort.
According to WHO statistics, about 95% of the entire population of the Earth is infected with parasites - microorganisms that exist and eat at the expense of other organisms.Often, signs of parasites in the human body are ignored, since some of them adapted very well and signs can be mistaken for other diseases.
Varieties of parasites that often affect the human body
The human body is most often populated:
- Askarides;
- pinworms;
- ankylostomas;
- lamblia;
- Blazogovans;
- bull champion;
- wide tape;
- pork chapter;
- echinococcus;
- Trichinella.
Helminths are the general name of worms that exist in a living organism.Simply put, worms.They are classified according to the following types: ribbon worms (cystodes), saucers (trematodes) and round worms (nematodes).The most common type of helminths is round worms.
They have a round shape and mainly live in the intestines, of its various departments.Some of the representatives, for example, Trichinelles, can migrate throughout the body.The intestines are the main place for the life of roundworms by representatives of tape pests - bull and pork tapeworms, wide tape, echinococcus.The dimensions of the parasites under consideration can reach several meters in length.Some of them begin to develop outside the human body.

Bull and pork tapes, for example, penetrate the intestines at the intermediate stage.Ensaliers can settle in various organs.They feed on blood cells, in addition, they can use intestinal contents, mucus, etc.Their length reaches up to half a meter.These include the liver and feline bicom, schistosome, etc., by the type of development of helminths, are divided into biogelminters, geogelminters and contact parasites.
Biogelminters pass the stage of ripening and development in animal organisms.This, for example, toxocar, bull and pork tapeworms, etc. Geogelminters develop in the soil.And they enter the person through the skin or by swallowing.These include many types of round worms.Contact parasites penetrate inside a person with direct contact with another person.Enterobiosis is one of the diseases transmitted by contact parasites, pinworms.
How infection occurs
You can get infected with parasite larvae by eating unprocessed foods (fish, cape), poorly washed raw vegetable crops and fruits, when bite of insects, during sexual intercourse, domestic water, and swallowing water, while swimming in ponds, from pets, through the soil.
General signs of the presence of helminths
Very often it is quite difficult to recognize the presence of pests under consideration in the body of the individual.And many symptoms can be mistaken for a chronic disease and unsuccessfully treat it.Symptoms of the disease can vary depending on the variety of worms, the place of their localization and quantity.But there are common signs of parasites in the human body.
Allergy
As a result of metabolic processes, worms distinguish toxic elements that penetrate the blood system and contribute to the occurrence of allergic manifestations.The rash can periodically appear and disappear.Such an allergy is poorly treated with dermatological agents.
Allergy can appear:
- tearfulness, harsh of the eyelids and conjunctivitis
- chronic runny nose
- shortness of breath, cough
- rash on the skin, peeling and redness, burning
- pink eels, eczema
- jams in the corners and inflammation of the border of the mouth
- Leukocytosis is an increase in blood leukocytes
- scabies in the area of the anus (pinworms) and on the body
- problem skin and acne
- asthma and dry cough (ankylostoma)
- hair loss
Gastric and intestinal discomfort syndrome
Many parasites populate the large and small intestines of the individual.They are attached to the walls, irritate them and contribute to the occurrence of inflammatory processes in the organs.The function of suction of nutrients, especially fatty substances, is impaired.
A large amount of fat elements in the feces can be found with laboratory methods.
Stagnation of bile
Due to their enormous sizes, some parasites can block the bile ducts and cause biliary tract diskinesia.These signs can provoke other, more serious liver diseases.
Constipation
Worms can clog intestinal lumen.Often signs of parasites in the human body are manifested by symptoms such as constipation, and can even lead to intestinal obstruction.
Diarrhea
Diarya is one of the most common symptoms of infection with helminths.Prostaglandins, which are produced by parasites, lead to a frequent watery stool.
Dysbiosis
Due to the impaired intestinal function, such symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, excess gas formation occur, which can be mistaken for dysbiosis.But in this case, treatment with antibiotics and probiotics does not give positive results.
Reducing immunity
Parasites feed on what a person eats.They absorb most of the digested nutrients.
Due to the constant response of the immune system to the presence of “strangers”, the body's defenses are reduced, immunity weakens.This is manifested by frequent colds, an unreasonable increase in temperature, a smoke in the body, etc.
Joint pain and muscles
Worms can affect different organs.Trichinelles, for example, settle in muscle tissue and can damage it.This is the body's response to the vital activity of parasites.
Changing body weight
One of the signs of helminthiasis is a decrease in body weight or obesity.Weight reduction occurs due to the impossibility of obtaining nutrients from consumed products.And the increase in weight, as a result of the reaction of the body, the need to "stock up on food for the future."Therefore, before making a decision on the set or weight loss, it is necessary to undergo a full examination for parasites in the human body.
Anemia
Some parasites, trichomonas, for example, can affect various human organs, including blood.Eating its cells, helminthiasis provokes anemia and iron deficiency.
Avitaminosis
A person lacks useful substances and vitamins, which causes vitamin deficiency.This is a consequence of parasite gluttony.
Nervousness, sleep disturbance
Insomnia, a bad short sleep, can be the response of the nervous system to the presence of "illegal" inhabitants.Some helminths at night go outside through the anus, in order to lay down the larvae.This can cause discomfort and itching, which makes it often wake up and does not allow to rest fully.
"Chronic fatigue syndrome"
Against the background of the general intoxication of the body, the lack of vitamins and nutrients that are absorbed by parasites, the individual can feel constant fatigue, a decrease in concentration, apathy and memory deterioration.
Oncology
The presence of parasites does not best affect the human body as a whole.The normal functioning of all organs is impaired, inflammation occurs, well -being worsens, immunity is reduced.Violation of the normal functioning of the body due to the influence of parasites can lead to sad consequences.
It is important to know that all these signs, with prolonged action, can provoke the formation of tumors and neoplasms.
Inflammation of the larynx and respiratory tract
Worms can travel through the body.Having reached the respiratory tract, they cause a strong cough, tonsillitis and an increase in body temperature.As a result of their life, even asthma or pneumonia can develop.
Do not ignore all sorts of symptoms indicating a violation of the body.In the first manifestations of the signs of any of the diseases, you must immediately consult a doctor, go through the procedures to check for parasites.This will allow you to get timely treatment and will not allow the destructive effect of toxins to harm your manner.Long -term finding of worms in the human body can lead to the development of serious ailments, including oncological or chronic forms of existing diseases.
Specific symptoms of parasite infection
In addition to general, there are a number of special signs of the presence of parasites in the human body, which are inherent in women and men separately.
For women it is:
- violation of the cycle of regular menstruation;
- vaginal dysbiosis, mycosis;
- inflammation of the ovaries, kidneys, bladder;
- Fibroma of the uterus;
- infertility.
For men, the disease under consideration is manifested:
- sexual dysfunction;
- the presence of sand or kidney stones, bladder;
- inflammation of the prostate gland;
- mental disorders.
Differences in signs in children and adults
When parasite larvae hit, they face 3 level protective barriers:
- saliva;
- gastric juice;
- Local intestinal immunity.
In a children's, still fragile organism, such protection may not work.And it is the children that are most susceptible to the disease under consideration.In the summer, when the kids are constantly on the street, the risk of infected with helminths is very high.The ways of infection for children are more than enough: children's sandbox, pets, not always washed fruits and vegetables, bathing in reservoirs.Plus, this is especially true for the smallest, the desire to taste everything.
The habit of sucking fingers only adds the likelihood to catch a helminthic invasion.The most common types of parasites in children include: pinworms, ascaris, Vlasov, toxocar.Tips are small white worms, no more than 1 cm in size. They go outside and lay their eggs near the anus.Therefore, the presence of such parasites is always accompanied by itching around the anus.Askarides are larger, their length can reach 40 cm!
With helminthic invasion, children, first of all, observe such signs as the lack of appetite, pallor of the skin, a decrease in body weight.A lag in mental and physical development, memory disorder can also indicate the presence of parasites.With their life, worms provoke a violation of metabolism, a decrease in immunity in a child.All this is manifested by frequent viral infections, allergic reactions.
Please note that such a phenomenon as “bruxism” (grinding with teeth) is considered one of the signs of the presence of parasites in the human body and often bothers babies in a dream.Parents should pay attention to this fact, and conduct an examination of the child for parasites.Very often, worms live in the intestines, so children can have problems with stools, flatulence, vomiting, pain in the epigastric.

Diagnosis of parasites
The main problem in the diagnosis of parasitic diseases is that they are disguised as many chronic ailments and it is very difficult to recognize the true causes of symptoms.
How to determine the presence of parasites
In case of damage to one or another organ and tissues, distinctive features dominate.
In the intestines
The most favorable place for the life of parasites: the humidity is high, the temperature is warm, the pH is neutral.Symptoms of intestinal damage:
- constipation;
- diarrhea;
- flatulence;
- intestinal obstruction;
- spastic pain, pain in the abdomen;
- decrease in body weight;
- vomit;
- nervousness;
- Lack (or increase) appetite.
A person is overcome by impotence, fatigue, unwillingness to move.
In the stomach
With parasitic invasion, the following signs are noted:
- nausea;
- belching;
- salivation;
- severity and bursting of the stomach;
- diarrhea;
- bleeding during bowel movements;
- itching in the anal region due to pinworms;
- Cough due to irritation of gastric neuroreceptors.
With intestinal acne, sputum with blood fractions is possible.
In the liver
Symptoms:
- pain in the right hypochondrium;
- belching;
- nausea;
- allergic urticaria;
- yellowing of sclera, mucous membranes and skin;
- loss of hair bulbs;
- weakness;
- irritability;
- anemia.
There is a pronounced swelling of the legs, abdomen.
With damage to the heart
Signs of pulmonary and heart failure are always noted.
- cough;
- dyspnea;
- nervousness, fear;
- weakness;
- pain in the chest;
- arrhythmia, bradycardia;
- temperature, fever in alternation with chills;
- Pressures of blood pressure;
- sweating;
- pallor of the face, neck;
- anemia.
There are signs of hypoxia: cyanosis of the skin of the fingertips, a triangle of the nasolabial and mucous membranes.
In the lungs
Characteristic symptoms:
- dyspnea;
- difficulty breathing;
- bouts of dry cough;
- asthmatic bronchospasms;
- allergic rhinitis, sneezing;
- chest pain;
- rapid pulse;
- nausea.
Perhaps the separation of meager foaming sputum with blood cells.
Under the skin
External symptoms:
- itchy red small rash, large edematous blisters on the skin;
- ulcerations, abscesses, warts, eczema;
- fever;
- Night sweating;
- dense movable tumor areas under the skin;
- anemia.
Allergic cough, runny nose often develops.
In the eyes
Distinctive symptoms:
- inflammation of the conjunctiva, accompanied by burning and itching;
- The carving in the eyes and pain when moving the gaze to the side, up;
- flying flies, muddy threads in front of the eyes;
- dry mucous eyes;
- invetability of vision of objects, bifurcation;
- headaches, dizziness;
- swelling of the eyelids;
- Sineva under the eyes.
A significant deterioration in visual acuity is noted.
In the blood
Parasites living in the blood can live both in red blood cells and plasma and white blood cells.Types of pests:
- Mansonella is a gloss that can grow up to 8 centimeters.It causes dizziness, head and joint pain, fever, skin problems, numbness of the legs.
- Hemosporidia is unicellular erythrocytes living in red blood cells.
- Tripanosomes - unicellular, causing Shagas disease and sleeping disease.
- Malarial plasmodium.
Parasitosis is disguised as thousands of diseases, so it is impossible to determine it visually, without laboratory research.The cure period depends on the accuracy of the diagnosis and the identification of parasites at the earliest stage of infection.
Symptoms of diseases caused by parasites
Very often the disease is called the parasite that causes it.

Acaridosis
The causative agent of the disease is the ancaride worm, which is localized in the human intestines.The degree of disease depends on the age of the patient, the severity and prescription of parasitic invasion.
Symptoms of ascariasis are manifested as follows:
- an allergic rash that is localized on the feet, brushes and body of the patient;
- increase in temperature indicators, fever;
- general weakness and malaise;
- sweating in night and daytime;
- enlargement of the liver and aching pain in the hypochondrium;
- lack of appetite and nausea;
- pain and cramps in the abdomen;
- constipation and diarrhea;
- weight loss or increase;
- cough, shortness of breath and chest pain occurs during the migration of the ascaris and their localization in the lungs;
- insomnia;
- decrease in cognitive abilities;
- convulsions;
- Mechanical jaundice and intestinal obstruction.
Toniarynchosis
The causative agent of the disease is a bull chain.The tusiarinchosis is manifested by the following symptoms:
- nausea, heartburn and urge to vomiting;
- enhanced salivation;
- discomfort in the intestines, which is manifested by flatulence, constipation, diarrhea;
- intestinal obstruction;
- blockage of the biliary tract;
- general weakness and malaise;
- anemia and vitamin deficiency;
- dizziness and headaches;
- insomnia;
- irritability and nervousness;
- Dot in the work of the cardiovascular system, which are manifested by tachycardia and hypotension.
Enterobiosis
The disease is caused by worms of cuts, which are also called worms.This is the most common parasitic disease that occurs in almost every second person.Enterobiosis symptoms:
- itching in the anus, which is more often manifested at night, which is caused by the migration of females of pinworms for laying eggs in the rectum;
- local redness of the skin around the anus, up to the formation of eczema;
- bruxism, sleep disturbance, fatigue, nervousness and irritability;
- urine incontinence in children;
- spasms and abdominal pain;
- deterioration and lack of appetite;
- constipation and diarrhea;
- increased gas formation and discomfort in the intestines;
- nausea and vomiting;
- allergies manifested as atopic dermatitis, allergic conjunctivitis, asthma;
- dizziness and headaches;
- decrease in cognitive abilities;
- worsening memory and attention;
- Increased nervousness and irritability.
Toxocarosis
The causative agent of the disease is a parasitic toxocar worm, which affects the organs and tissues of a person.The disease is widespread because for a long time it is hidden with obscure and fuzzy symptoms.Explicit clinical symptoms are manifested in the late stages of infection.
Signs of toxocarosis:
- The main symptom of this disease is allergic rashes on the skin that spread throughout the body;
- Quincke's edema develops as a result of the swelling of the skin in the upper part of the face and neck, which can lead to suffocation and death of the patient;
- Bronchial asthma manifests itself in the form of paroxysmal persistent dry cough with sputum elements.increase in temperature indicators;
- loss of appetite, headaches;
- Increase in the lymph nodes.
In case of toxocarosis, worms are able to migrate and localize in the internal organs, in the eyes, brain and tissues of the epidermis.
Anquilostomidosis
The causative agents of the disease are helminths, ankylostomides and non -core.Symptoms of the disease:
- urticaria and dermatitis, when the larvae penetrate through the skin, then at the place of penetration forms swelling, which causes burning and itching;
- Bronchites, tracheitis, laryngitis are observed during the migration of parasites on the human body, in this case the patient is tormented by cough, shortness of breath, hoarseness;
- когда личинки достигают кишечника, то развивается анемия, рвота, тошнота, боли в животе, запоры, диарея, потеря аппетита;
- irritability, fatigue, insomnia.
Difillobotriosis
The disease causes a wide tape.Symptoms of the disease:
- weight loss;
- diarrhea and constipation;
- worsening appetite;
- subfebrile temperature;
- increased fatigue and fatigue;
- the presence of worms in the form of white ribbons in the feces;
- spasms and abdominal pain;
- anemia;
- dizziness and headaches;
- cracks and red spots in the tongue;
- Pathologically processes in the mouth and esophagus;
- intestinal obstruction;
- depression.
Teniosis
The causative agent of the disease is a pork chain that is localized in the small intestine.Symptoms of the disease:
- Nausea and vomiting, fragments of parasite larvae can be observed in the vomit;
- diarrhea and constipation;
- weight loss and appetite;
- spasms and abdominal pain;
- anal itching;
- dizziness and headaches;
- insomnia and excitability;
- With the arrangement of larvae in the brain, cystiscosis develops, which is manifested by impaired speech, epilepsy, delirium, hallucinations, loss of consciousness;
- During the migration of the parasite, he is able to penetrate the eyes, heart and lungs.
Echinococcosis
The causative agent of the disease is the echinococcus tape helminth.The worm is dangerous in that it is able to form a cyst in almost any internal organs: heart, liver, brain, lungs, etc. The disease is very insidious, since the first time is completely asymptomatic, and clinical manifestations are already observed in the later stages of the formation of an echinococcal cyst.
Symptoms of the disease:
- the occurrence of pain at the place of formation of cysts;
- weakness, increased fatigue, drowsiness;
- allergy to the skin in the form of urticaria and itching;
- Violations in the work of the affected organ: if the liver is affected, then appetite worsens, nausea and vomiting appear, if the lungs are affected, then there is a cough, shortness of breath, an increase in temperature, if the brain, paresis of the arms and legs occurs, when the cyst is formed in the heart, the development of serious cardiopathology is possible;
- When a cyst rupture, parasites spread at a high speed to all internal organs and systems, which can lead to very serious complications and even the death of the patient.
Alveococcosis
The causative agent of the disease is the alveococcus strip.This disease is considered sluggish: from the moment of infection to the development of the disease can pass 10 or more years.Symptoms of the disease:
- Dermatological manifestations: skin itching and urticaria;
- bitterness in the mouth, nausea;
- pain and a sense of severity in the right hypochondrium;
- liver colic;
- In the liver there is a seal;
- weight loss;
- weakness and malaise;
- When the parasite is localized in the brain, severe headaches and dizziness are observed.
Lambliosis
The disease develops as a result of infection of the human body with intestinal lamblia.Sometimes asymptomatic carriage occurs, without obvious signs of the disease.Symptoms:
- Violations in the work of the gastrointestinal tract: nausea, vomiting, belching, diarrhea and constipation;
- specific pains in the navel;
- loss of appetite, flatulence;
- fever;
- general fatigue, decrease in performance;
- irritability and nervousness;
- Skin itching.

Amoebiasis
This disease is caused by histological amoea.Sometimes the symptoms of the disease can be completely absent, and sometimes on the contrary, to manifest very vividly.Symptoms are manifested by two forms: intestinal and extracurricular.In the extraintestinal form of amoebiasis, the lungs, the brain, the genitourinary system, the skin are affected, but the intestinal form is most often common.
Symptoms of intestinal amoebiasis:
- painful diarrhea, with frequent calls (up to 20 times), sometimes with blood;
- stomach ache;
- increase in temperature indicators;
- vomiting and nausea;
- Loss of appetite.
After some time, the symptoms of the disease can disappear independently, for a while, then to manifest with renewed vigor.
Shistosomosis
The causative agent of the disease is a blood -sized blood coat of a schistos.The disease has several stages of development:
- At an early stage, the patient develops allergic reactions, which are manifested by rashes and swelling, a cough with hemoptysis, which has a paroxysmal character, with general malaise and pain in the joints and muscles;
- когда болезнь приобретает хронический характер, то симптомы ограничиваются нарушением акта мочеиспускания (боли и рези при мочеиспускании, учащение мочеиспускания, ночное и дневное недержание мочи);
- There are particularly difficult cases that lead to the death of the patient.
There are a lot of symptoms of parasites in the human body.Without laboratory tests, only on the basis of the symptoms themselves, it is impossible to diagnose the presence of parasites in the body.The severity of symptoms depends primarily on the protective mechanisms of a person, on the place of deployment of the parasite and on its type.
Methods for diagnosing parasites
Direct methods:Calais analysis, urine analysis, scraping of the perianal region, subtyo -gutting phalanges, analysis of sputum and duodenal contents.
To study the presence of parasites in the body, UZD is also used.
Indirect methods: X -ray, morphological, ultrasound, biopsy.
Bioresonance methods: Foll method, v.