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If you think that parasites are only for horror stories and bad B movies, think again. Not only could you be living with a parasite, but it\u2019s really not as uncommon as people would like to believe. The Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC)<\/a> says that \u2018there are over 300,000 people living in the United States who are infected with the parasite that causes Chagas disease. More than 300 infected babies are born every year in the United States.\u2019 And while we don\u2019t mean to alarm you, the parasite that causes the Chagas disease is not the only one that can infect humans.<\/p>\n

Parasites are organisms that live on or in a host organism, and they get their sustenance from the host that they happen to be infecting. There are three main types of parasites that usually infect humans, these are protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites, mostly made up of tapeworms, thorny-headed worms, roundworms, ticks, fleas, mites and lice. While some live within the body or within the digestive tract, others burrow deep within the skin, infecting the host with diseases and even causing death at times.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, parasites are often left undiagnosed, making millions sick without understanding the true cause behind their sickness. This can be both irritating and debilitating, however it\u2019s not necessarily deadly. However, if left untreated, there are times when it can become fatal.<\/p>\n

This is why it\u2019s important to recognize and understand the symptoms that come with having a parasite before it becomes incurable.<\/p>\n

Here are 14 health signs that you might have a parasite.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a01.\u00a0<\/strong>Abdominal Pain<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The most common health sign of having a parasite is abdominal pain. However, the issue with this is that abdominal pain is a common symptom of many different health conditions, such as food allergies, lactose intolerance, constipation, stomach virus, irritable bowel syndrome and tons more. When it comes to parasites, the pain is usually due to the parasites invading the bile ducts and bowel walls, causing swelling and inflammation. More often than not, when a patient complains about abdominal pain, doctors rarely think it\u2019s due to a parasite, leading to a misdiagnosis at first. It may take a few tests to eventually figure out what you are dealing with, which will eventually lead to the right treatment to get you back to better health.<\/p>\n

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2. Bloating and Gas<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Bloating and gas are yet another very common symptom that you may have a parasite. Although most of the time, bloating and gas are usually associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)<\/a> rather than a parasite infection since many of the signs are similar to each other, as well as other health conditions like diabetes, eating disorders, constipation, celiac disease, and even colon cancer. But when the bloating and gas is due to a parasite, it\u2019s because the infection causes a build-up of gas in the GI tract that causes the bloating<\/a> and normally a distended stomach at the same time.<\/p>\n

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3. Nausea and Vomiting<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Nausea is the feeling like you feel the need to vomit, while vomiting is the actual act of throwing up the contents of your stomach. People can suffer from these symptoms for a number of reasons, but it is yet another common sign of a parasite infection to feel sick to your stomach. Because parasites can take long to figure out, patients tend to feel nauseated for hours, days, even weeks, while vomiting can also last for this long as well. The problem with prolonged vomiting is that it can lead to dehydration, acid reflux<\/a>, low blood pressure, an electrolyte imbalance and other conditions. This is why it\u2019s important to seek immediate medical care if vomiting persists to get a proper diagnosis and the right treatment.<\/p>\n

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4. Diarrhea<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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There are a number of ways that people can get a parasite infection, such as having poor hygiene, visiting somewhere with poor sanitation, having a weak immune system, and tons more. Many times, people tend to accidentally swallow a parasite, drink water with parasites, or touch surfaces with parasites. When the parasite begins to cause an infection, the symptoms begin to appear, like nausea, gas, bloating, abdominal pain, as well as another painful symptom, diarrhea. Diarrhea is smelly, watery and loose stools that can appear very dark in color. There are times when the infection is so bad that it causes dysentery<\/a>, which is when the stool contains blood and mucus. When left untreated, dysentery can even be fatal.<\/p>\n

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5. Ache or Pain in Muscles and Joints<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Ask any adult and they\u2019ll tell you all about what it\u2019s like to have muscle aches and joint pain. But if they happen to occur for no reason at all or are continuous or seem to come out of nowhere, they could be due to a parasitic infection. These parasites have the ability to work their way into the joints and muscles, causing intense inflammation and pain, which actually has a name, myositis<\/a>. In fact, there is even an association between parasite infections and arthritis, linked to stiffness and general feeling of soreness and just being uncomfortable. If you happen to notice stiffness, soreness and muscle pain, alongside other signs on this list, talk to a doctor about the possibility of having a parasite in your system.<\/p>\n

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6. Chronic Fatigue<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Parasites are tiring and they can take a major toll on the body, especially when you don\u2019t even know that you have one. Most of the time, it leaves you feeling so tired and exhausted that chronic fatigue<\/a> becomes a huge obstacle. For one, when a parasite gets into your system, they leave a trail of waste in your system which your liver needs to clean out from the body, making it work extra hard. Moreover, when the waste reaches other organs in the body, the immune system goes into overdrive, wearing itself out in the process. Parasites can also cause nutrient deficiencies and even malabsorption of much needed vitamins and minerals, leaving you feeling confused, tired, and highly exhausted.<\/p>\n

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7. Unexplained Weight Loss<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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There are a few reasons for unexplained weight loss, such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, an overactive thyroid<\/a> and more. But another reason could be due to an undiagnosed parasite infection, which a number of doctors tend to miss as a symptom for this condition. Notably, tapeworms tend to cause their hosts to lose weight since they tend to live in the intestines feeding off the food you ate, causing malnutrition and malabsorption since the parasites are eating all your important nutrients. If you experience unexpected weight loss, accompanied by many other signs on this list, be sure to speak to your doctor about the possibility of your symptoms being caused by an unwanted parasite.<\/p>\n

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8. Feeling Dehydrated<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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As we mentioned earlier, dehydration can be a huge issue, regardless of what happens to be causing it. When it comes to parasites, dehydration can set in because of stomach issues that cause vomiting and diarrhea, which can result in major fluid loss. Dehydration<\/a> is when you lose more fluid than what you manage to take in, causing extreme fatigue, disorientation, resulting in the inability to do the usual things you normally can do. And when dehydration sets in because of a parasite, it can become extremely dangerous quite quickly if it\u2019s not treated right away. Be sure to also watch out for signs of dizziness, fatigue, headaches, excessive thirst, and if the skin remains raised when you pinch it.<\/p>\n

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9. Never Feeling Satisfied After a Meal<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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There\u2019s an ongoing joke that says that people that don\u2019t stop eating probably have worms in their stomachs. And while this is funny for some, for others, it could actually be true. That\u2019s because when people have worms in their systems, they can cause havoc within the body. Again, tapeworms<\/a> \u2013 which we mentioned earlier \u2013 which are often found in beef, pork and fish, can accidentally end up in the stomach. They tend to lay eggs and grow more tapeworms, creating more issues such as intense hunger that never seems to go away. If left untreated, these parasites can cause adverse damage to the heart, liver, eyes, brain and other organs in the body, even leading to death at times.<\/p>\n

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10. Itching or a Rash Around the Vulva or Rectum<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Itching or rashes around the vulva or rectum area can be caused by a variety of health conditions, but it is actually one symptom that is quite common when it comes to a parasite infection. There is even one specific parasitic infection called Trichomonas vaginalis, which is a very commonly known sexually transmitted disease (STD)<\/a>. Not only does it cause intense itching, it can also be accompanied by a thin or thick discharge that\u2019s either white, yellowish or greenish in color. It also tends to have a very foul smell with pain, redness, and swelling in the affected areas as well. Be sure to speak to a doctor immediately if you notice any of these symptoms before they get worse.<\/p>\n

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11. Sleep Disturbances<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Sleep disturbances<\/a> can mean a number of different sleep issues such as insomnia, issues with falling asleep and remaining asleep, and just overall issues with sleep and sleep stages. Moreover, a lack of sleep tends to mess with people\u2019s immune systems since the lack of sleep means the inability of the body to recharge, rest and regenerate as the mind and body are at rest. Parasites tend to rob their hosts of rest not just because of the disturbances they cause to sleep, but as a result, it leads to insomnia, irritability and daytime sleepiness that makes it more difficult to pursue your usual day-to-day activities. In addition, parasites also get their sustenance from their hosts, spending the hours at night feasting while the host is meant to sleep, but all the activity causes the body to wake up. If you notice any of these issues with sleep, be sure to talk to your doctor about the chance of it being caused by a parasite.<\/p>\n

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12. Anxiety<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Recent studies have revealed that inflammation can cause problems with anxiety<\/a> and other mental issues. And because parasite infections tend to affect the nerves, the brain, the immune system, it also leaves a trail of exhaustion and fatigue in its wake. Many of these issues end up creating other problems like nervousness, sleeplessness, paranoia and simply feeling on edge. If you begin to notice feelings of unease, sadness, agitation, jitters and just not like yourself, as well as other symptoms on this list, be sure to talk to a doctor about checking for a parasite in your system.<\/p>\n

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13.\u00a0Passing a Worm In Your Stool<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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While other signs on this list may take testing and time to actually diagnose whether you have a parasite or not, actually passing a worm in your stool is a confirmation that you do have a parasitic infection. While most of the time, people tend to have many of these symptoms when they are dealing with a parasite, others may just pass a worm<\/a> and not have any other sign at all. In addition, not all worms look the same either. Roundworms are usually big and wiggly, as they move around in your stool, while pinworms tend to be thin and white, often appearing around the anal area. If you notice worms in your stool or anywhere on your body, head directly to the emergency room for proper diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n

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14. No Symptoms At All<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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As we mentioned earlier, some patients that have parasites<\/a> actually don\u2019t even know that there is anything wrong in the first place. In fact, they don\u2019t show signs or symptoms, nor do they feel any adverse side effects that tend to go hand in hand with a parasitic infection. Of course, they may not realize it, but they are experiencing signs \u2013 like diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, etc. \u2013 but they chalk up their experience to more common sicknesses like IBS, GERD or a stomach bug. This is also why it\u2019s important to understand your body and know how to read the symptoms of having a parasitic infection.<\/p>\n

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When to See a Doctor<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Whether you only happen to notice one symptom on this list or you are suffering from many, going to the doctor and getting an expert opinion is always the best choice when it comes to your health. While parasites are quite difficult to pinpoint, the effects they have on people can be devastating when left untreated for long periods of time. Regardless of what you may be feeling, if you happen to notice confusion, weakness, fatigue, lethargy, body aches, vomiting, dehydration, and other types of unfavorable symptoms, it is always best to seek the help of a medical expert. The faster you get a proper diagnosis, the quicker your treatment can begin so you can finally be on the road to recovery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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