Nowadays it has become quite popular to talk about the ubiquitous presence of parasites in the human body.Everyone understands this statement in their own way: for a person this is a clear call to action, and he immediately begins to cleanse the body, forgetting to determine its presence by reliable methods.Others completely ignore such statements.As for the opinion of doctors, they consider that regarding the presence of parasites in the human body, everyone should exercise some caution, know what signs of worms exist and, if they are present, consult a doctor in time so that an in-depth diagnosis of the parasites can be made and treatment can be prescribed.How to identify parasites at home and determine their presence in a laboratory or medical center will be discussed in the article.
Convincing manifestations of existence.
Of course, not all people need to undergo diagnostics for the presence of parasites in the body.There are erased forms of invasions that occur with unexpressed symptoms, but this is quite rare.Therefore, diagnosis and testing are subject to persons belonging to the service personnel of children's, food and medical institutions, as well as those who have independently identified convincing signs of the existence of parasites in their body.
How to determine the presence of parasites in the body and what symptoms should alert a person?Let's answer this question.
The most common symptoms of the presence of parasites, which suggest the need for diagnosis and testing, are complaints from the gastrointestinal tract.These will include various stool disorders:
- Diarrhea.The mechanism of diarrhea formation is associated with the release of certain waste products by parasites in the intestines, which causes increased peristalsis.
- Constipation.The cause of its development may be the mechanical blockage of the intestinal lumen or bile ducts by a dense accumulation of parasites.Of course, for such a symptom to develop, which helps identify worms, a decent amount of time must pass.
A common sign of infestation may be flatulence or bloating, especially if they are not associated with regular dietary violations.Dyspepsia, such as nausea or vomiting, is also common.
Regardless of whether dangerous parasites live in the human body for a long time or the invasion occurred relatively recently, general symptoms can be observed.Reviews indicate that people may be concerned about general weakness, fatigue, decreased performance, and other asthenoneurotic complaints.A sign of impaired immunity that develops in a person against the background of helminth infestation may be a decrease in the body's general resistance to infections, as well as allergic reactions.
Various types of rashes that are persistent or volatile in nature, but have no visible basis, are an immediate reason to prescribe diagnostics and conduct tests to identify parasites.The rash is usually polymorphic, that is, it is not the same type.It can resemble allergic reactions, inflammation, and teenage acne.
Fluctuations in body weight can also lead to the idea that diagnostics and tests are necessary to help identify the presence of parasites and discover their type, if a person does not have other factors influencing weight fluctuations.However, with progressive weight loss, many people notice an increase in appetite, which is confirmed by reviews found online.Parasites that grow in the body require additional energy expenditure, which will cause a feeling of hunger.
There are many other signs that let you know if a person needs further diagnostics to identify parasites.However, like those mentioned above, they are quite nonspecific, that is, they are not exclusively characteristic of helminthic infestations.Therefore, there is no point in analyzing unclear symptoms yourself, trying to detect worms.It is better, if you have any suspicions, to entrust the identification of parasites to professionals.
Instrumental and laboratory methods.
Of course, any diagnosis begins with an interview with a person.This is what the doctor will do when a person first contacts you with the above complaints.In some cases, you can perform the test yourself before visiting a specialist.But their types can be different:
- Try answers to questions.The test includes answers to some questions to help you understand your risk of parasitic infection.As an example, we can point to the following questions: does a person consume vegetables or fruits, unwashed fish or meat, raw, slightly salted and not sufficiently heat-treated chicken eggs, and also frequently washes his hands before eating, whether the family has pets and whether he swims in open bodies of water.Attention!The test does not allow a detailed diagnosis or identification of parasites in a person, it only allows discovering the probability of invasion.
- There is another test.It already refers to laboratory diagnostic methods that allow parasites to be detected or suspected at home.The test is quite labor intensive and difficult to perform.The test systems are adhesive strips that are applied to the perianal area.The tape is then pasted onto a glass slide and examined under a microscope.
There are also more expensive home diagnostic methods that allow you to identify parasites in your body.The test in this case is carried out with saliva.It is placed in several containers with reagents to detect parasites.It is quite problematic to purchase such a set, as well as to reliably interpret it yourself without proper knowledge, as confirmed by expert reviews.
The most reliable and accessible laboratory diagnostic method that allows identifying worms is the enzyme immunoassay.The technique is based on the detection of antibodies produced by the human immune system in response to the introduction of a parasite.The method is quite precise and allows the presence of parasites to be detected in approximately 90% of cases.
A person can detect worms in themselves by taking a blood test in the laboratory, performed using the polymerase chain reaction.A distinctive feature of the method is that it allows you to find out if there are parasites in the body, but it does not provide a quantitative assessment of the invasion, necessary to assess the dynamics of the condition.
The common advantage of the last 2 options for diagnosing and identifying parasites is their price and availability.They can be performed in infectious disease hospitals, paid consultation centers and hospitals.Another positive aspect is the relatively quick receipt of test results: results can usually be determined and conclusions drawn within 2 or 3 days.
A more specific diagnostic method that allows us to know the presence of parasites are instrumental methods, for example, computerized diagnosis by bioresonance.The opinions of some doctors about this method are quite contradictory, but the method that allows us to identify parasites also has followers in the scientific community.According to information found on the Internet, a group of scientists developed bioresonance diagnosis at the Institute of Applied Physics.The method is patented and is based on the study of the subtleties of the torsion fields of organisms.According to information from the Internet, bioresonance diagnosis allows you to find out:
- The general condition of the human body, as well as individual organs and systems.
- The presence of foreign bodies in the body.
- The presence of toxins and harmful substances.
You can also check for parasites using generally accepted diagnostic options.The most popular ways to get tested, identify the parasite, and find out its type are coproovoscopy and coproovocystoscopy.The methods are carried out after taking a preliminary fecal smear and consist of analyzing it under a microscope.
Of course, there are many options for identifying parasites in yourself, but you don't have to do them all.A specialist must determine which tests will be the most important and informative.Self-diagnosis and diagnosis by quacks often lead to false positive results or late diagnosis, so it is better to trust professionals in such a complex issue.