Parasites In Humans

Welcome to parasitesinhumans.org. This website is all about parasitic infections caused by worms, microscopic protozoa and skin parasites. The worms category is divided into roundworms, flukes and tapeworms. You can find the parasites on the right navigational menu or by using the "site search" feature at the bottom of the page. Each parasite has two pages. The main page contains basic information such as: life cycle, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. At the bottom of each parasite page there is a link to the second page where you will find pictures and videos about the disease. If you do not have any specific parasite in mind, then start by reading below basic information about parasitic diseases.

Some common symptoms of parasitic infections

Intestinal parasites often cause intestinal inflammation reducing food absorption. Food might also get stuck resulting in excessive toxins, smelly farts, bad breath and bloating. Liver and kidneys do their best to get rid of toxins. The huge burden might increase the size of the organs. Poisons might get out through skin causing skin problems and hair loss. Damaged nervous system and stress hormones give origin to insomnia. Some intestinal worms suck blood and leave open wounds resulting in darker feces. The loss of blood can cause iron deficiency, anemia and dizziness. Other symptoms caused by parasitic infections include (but are not limited to):

• Anorexia
• Blindness
• Chills
• Colitis (inflammation of the colon)
• Coughing
• Diarrhea
• Dysuria (urinating problems or pain)
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Headache
• Hematochezia (bloody feces)
• Hemoptysis (coughing up blood)
• Immunodeficiency
• Itching
• Jaundice (yellowish eye whites and skin)
• Joint Pain
• Memory loss
• Mental problems
• Muscle spasms and pains
• Vomiting and nausea
• Rash
• Rectal hemorrhage (bleeding rectum)
• Rectal prolapse (rectum coming out, when pushing hard)
• Shortness of breath
• Stomach pain
• Swelling
• Sweating and grinding teeth while sleeping
• Vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina)

Prevention

Natural water should always be purified by water purifiers and filtering systems. Always wash and peel fruits carefully. If there are any splits or flaws, get rid of the bad parts. Extreme temperatures kill parasites and their eggs. Sushi and other raw foods should be put in the freezer for a few days before eating. Salting might also help because it dries the parasite's body. Educate yourself about common parasites in your area. Avoid known parasite carriers such as mosquitoes. If you visit tropical countries, prepare antiparasitic medication beforehand.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis depends on the particular parasite species. Intestinal worms can be searched from a stool sample. If the feces only contain microscopic parasite eggs, confirmation can be difficult. Many parasites also have very similar eggs making it hard for your doctor to distinguish. Worms in other parts of the body can be examined with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans and X-rays. Protozoan parasites are usually identified either from a blood or a stool sample.

Treatment

Infected body is filled with poisons and harmful stress hormones. Exercising is a good way to keep blood and lymphatic fluids flowing. White blood cells also travel to infection areas quicker. Faster metabolism helps to get rid of toxins. Sweating and urinating are quick ways to excrete poisons. Diarrhea can be compensated by drinking enough. Vegetables and other healthy foods contain vitamins and fiber. Vitamins protect cells and fiber sweeps the gastrointestinal tract clean. Garlic, black walnut hull, cloves and wormwood are natural herbs damaging parasites and their eggs. Treatment is usually accomplished with drugs such as Metronidazole (Flagyl), nitazoxanide (Alinia), Mebendazole (Vermox) and thiabendazole (Mintezol).

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