In the course of their lives, parasites release large amounts of toxins. These ingredients are the most potent allergens. When parasites occur in the body, a person experiences itching, hives and skin rashes.
It is believed that the waste products of various parasites are the most potent allergens. If the patient is allergic to dust, wormwood, pets, then the risk of getting anaphylactic shock is high.
If any allergic reaction appears, a person should undergo complex drug treatment. It is produced using a new generation of antihistamines. Even drug therapy is supplemented with immunomodulatory, anthelmintic and multivitamin preparations.
What types of parasites cause allergies
Allergies and parasites are closely related. Giardia is the most common cause of allergic reactions in humans. These worms belong to the class of protozoa. Giardia enters the body along with poorly processed foods.
Another person can be infected if he or she comes in contact with a parasite carrier. The most common carriers of Giardia are insects and cockroaches. Also, a person can be infected with Lyabmlia if they eat raw fish.
Various types of helminths can also cause allergies. These include ringworms, whip worms, toxocar, opisthorchis and echinococci. These parasites get into the body if a person eats meat or fish that is not processed properly. Also, the cause of helminthic invasion can be non -compliance with hygiene rules and the use of raw chicken eggs.
Doctors say that if a person has allergies, the parasites have started to multiply. Immediately after the invasion, allergy symptoms may not appear. The severity of clinical manifestations will depend on the location of the parasite. For example, the intensity of an allergic reaction increases if the parasite has settled in the intestines, bronchi or pancreas.
Parasites that cause allergies lead to decreased immunity. This is due to the fact that the products of their vital activity are carried throughout the body along with the blood. Parasites often cause secondary infections and autoimmune diseases.
It was found that when parasites appear in the gastrointestinal tract, the production of certain enzymes is inhibited.
As a result, a person develops an immune deficiency. In this case, an allergic reaction can also be accompanied by hair loss.
How allergies manifest themselves in parasitosis
What are the signs of a worm attack? Allergies from worms can manifest in different ways. Everything depends on the type of worm and the individual characteristics of the person.
Doctors say that an allergy to parasites manifests itself in the same way as an allergy to wormwood, pets or drugs. The first signs of an allergic reaction:
- Eczema.
- Itching. It can be paroxysmal, that is, disappear over time.
- Exfoliate the skin. Usually the skin of the face or the part of the legs is crested.
- Swollen. These symptoms develop if a person has a predisposition for the development of allergic reactions.
With immediate allergy relief, the patient experiences bronchospasm. It poses a serious danger to life. If you don’t give first aid to someone, he or she may be short of breath.
Eczema, itching, and other signs of an allergic reaction may disappear over time. In addition to these symptoms, a person experiences sudden weight loss. Some types of helminths, for example, Giardia, on the other hand, lead to overweight.
Even with the onset of allergic reactions, a person has an unpleasant odor from the mouth. It shows that parasites lead to the development of pathology of the gastrointestinal tract. Most likely the pH level in the stomach has changed. If you do not take emergency measures, then the patient may develop chronic gastritis or diabetes mellitus.
If the patient does not tolerate wormwood and other allergens, then with helminthic invasion, the intensity of clinical manifestations increases significantly. In this case, a severe allergic reaction develops, which is accompanied by symptoms such as:
- shivering. It is accompanied by general lethargy. As a rule, patients experience drowsiness and loss of strength.
- Increased body temperature. With the development of severe allergic reactions, body temperature rises up to 40 degrees.
- Drunk. It manifests itself as a dyspeptic phenomenon. Patients usually experience vomiting, diarrhea, or nausea. These symptoms are accompanied by paroxysmal pain of a cutting nature in the abdomen.
- red rash. It covers the entire surface of the skin.
If you do not stop a strong allergic reaction, then the patient has an asthma attack. There is also a high probability of developing various side effects. It has been established that with helminthic invasion, the risk of developing chronic allergies increases significantly.
In addition, there is a possibility of developing autoimmune and neurological diseases.
Diagnosis and treatment of allergies
If symptoms of helminthic invasion occur, it is recommended to undergo a thorough examination. Initially, you should pass a stool test. If parasites are detected in the stool, the doctor immediately selects the appropriate medication.
Sometimes the larvae are not present in the feces. In this case, the patient needs to take a general blood test. With its help, it is easier to diagnose the disease. If a person has parasites in the body, then as a result of the test, an increase in the number of eosinophils and accelerated ESR is detected. If necessary, diagnostic measures are supplemented with ultrasound and x-ray examinations.
After that, the doctor must familiarize himself with the patient’s medical history and select the appropriate medication. Initially, symptomatic treatment is performed. It is needed to stop an allergic reaction. To get rid of allergies, you can use antihistamines.
The period to take the funds is from 1 to 14 days. If necessary, the course of treatment is repeated.
After removing the parasites from the body, a person is given immunomodulatory drugs and multivitamin complexes. They are needed to minimize the risk of recurrence of the disease, and strengthen the immune system.