Many will be surprised to find that a person lives constantly "not only". In himself, as well as in his body, there are microorganisms constantly and without this mutually beneficial symbiosis, a person would be seriously ill and could not survive. Thus, on the surface of a healthy skin, there is a normal microflora that protects it from the reproduction of harmful germs. In the vagina in women, there are lactobacilli or Dederlein sticks, which form a normal acidic environment. Finally, in the colon and feces of a healthy person, there are hundreds of billions of microorganisms involved in the digestion of food, the production of vitamins and the protection of a person from disease.
But,except for germs, all other random organisms - protozoa as well as worms - are parasites. . . Some begin to multiply, "poison" our body. How to detect parasites in the human body?
This question is far from inaction. Of course, if the doctor points his finger and says what parasites live in a particular person's body, then this patient will immediately go for tests. The same will happen if, for example, small worms are found in fresh feces. The question is clear: the helminthic invasion is obvious. It only remains to clarify the diagnosis and start treatment.
But parasites have learned to "keep their nose out" and often their presence in the body causes incomprehensible changes that the patient does not associate at all with the presence of parasites. What are these symptoms? How can a suspect, for example, chronic helminthiasis?
Common points of pests
The whole variety of parasites, which range from random (transient) and end with those parasites that live continuously in the human body, are manifested by certain symptoms. They can be divided into two groups:
- specific(characteristic of a particular type of parasite), for example, swelling and muscle pain with trichinosis, development of acute appendicitis on detection in the Askari appendix, or excruciating itching in the perineal area in the presence of pneumonia.
But it is good if there is such a symptom that accurately indicates the cause of the invasion (in medicine it is called pathognomonic). But how to determine the presence of parasites in the human body if there are no such immediate signs?
To do this, check for other symptoms common to non-specific parasites.
- non-specificSymptoms are signs that the body has been poisoned by worm and protozoan waste.
In turn, these signs appear more often in the form of two syndromes:
- allergic reaction of the body to a parasite.
- poisoning syndrome or intoxication.
How to recognize parasites in the human body and what symptoms they cause?
The most common symptoms of parasitism
- gradual but steadily progressive weight loss, not related to chronic stress, increased level of physical activity.
- The appearance of insomnia can be caused by both itching of the skin and the release of toxins, for example, during the migration of larvae. In this case, the person simply experiences a deterioration in well-being at night and at night.
- the appearance of nausea and vomiting, sometimes due to aversion to food.
- anorexia or a significant decrease in appetite, up to its complete absence. For example, with giardiasis, children often have a morning disgust with food
- there is a strong weakness, weakness, reduced performance.
- drowsiness occurs during the day.
- the temperature increases to subgrid numbers (37. 1-37. 5);
- there is a headache syndrome: a headache that is not related to physical and mental stress occurs.
Allergic manifestations of helminthiasis can be different. Urticaria may occur, sudden itching of the skin may occur and disappear, Quincke's allergic edema, bronchospasm may occur.
In this case,If you or your loved ones have the above symptoms, consult a doctor. . .
Of course, this does not limit the range of symptoms, but these are the most common.
About laboratory plates
How to identify parasites in the human body using simple tests? For example, when studying the result of a general blood test, the following findings indicate a helminthic invasion:
- anemiaor a decrease in hemoglobin level and color index;
- eosinophilia. . . Normally, the number of eosinophils does not exceed 5% and their number increases with parasitic diseases.
Of course, you do not have to do all the tests yourself, the doctor knows better what to prescribe in each case.
About random findings
Sometimes a random finding helps to detect the presence of parasites in the human body. How does this happen?
- For example, fluorography reveals an unusual darkness in the pulmonary field, which may prove to be a parasitic cyst.
- During an MRI of the brain, it is also possible to detect single or multiple cysts, often without symptoms.
In conclusion, it must be said thatafter the detection of these symptoms, a special diagnosis is made: the immune reactions are regulated, the stools are analyzed, if necessary, the contents of the duodenum are taken. Of course, the story of life is very important. So, if a person was resting in the hot countries of Asia and Africa the day before, and swims where it is not recommended, or uses water of dubious quality or unwashed fruit, then the presence of helminth infestation is very likely.
In the same way, if a child has similar symptoms after school, kindergarten and parents are sure that the cause is not a stressful situation due to the influence of an organized group, then there is more than enough reason to visit a pediatrician forinfectious diseases.
The treatment of the identified helminthiasis is carried out in a special helminthology (parasitological) room, which is usually present in each regional center in the main hospital of infectious diseases.