Last Updated on November 6, 2020
4. Eating raw food
Contaminated food is also a possible way you can get infected. Especially if you tend to eat raw meat or raw fish. If it’s raw, you probably should avoid it. If you want some extra motivation to stop eating raw food, google some images of intestinal parasite tapeworms. That raw meat isn’t looking so good anymore, is it? And guess what, these worms can also grow up to 35cm if you get Ascaris infection, which is also transmitted through parasite in food and contaminated water. So think again the next time you eat raw food.
5. Experiencing a sudden weight loss
You might be thinking your home workouts are finally showing results, but the reality is, when you lose a lot of weight in a short amount of time, it’s never for a good cause. Even though losing height can be linked to other conditions, having a worm inside your stomach, eating all the food you ingest is a possible way you could be losing the weight. If you notice this symptom linked to some abdominal pain or discomfort, you should go the urgencies right away.
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6. Having breathing difficulty
Having a difficult time breathing can also be a symptom of a parasite living inside your lungs. Even though it’s less likely to happen, they may stay there, creating shortness of breath and make you feel some pressure in your chest. Almost like you can’t breathe fully.
7. You have a weak immune system
People who have some serious disease, mainly linked to their digestive system, are more prone to catch such parasites because their bodies don’t have the resources to fight them as quickly as a healthy body does. It is, therefore, essential to have a proper medication routine that should be followed, as well as adding a lot of vitamin C to your diet to up your immune system. A weak immune system can also be caused by a lot of smoking, drinking, and overall bad nutrition. So keep your bad habits controlled.
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8. You might not have any symptoms at all
Some parasites are so minor that we don’t even possess any symptom or feel different. That’s because our body is strong enough to fight that parasite, making us feel normal and not suspect anything. This can be a future problem because even though you don’t have symptoms, it doesn’t mean the parasite is not harming your body. And if it keeps living, it will most likely grow and gain sufficient strength to cause some serious symptoms in the long run. That’s why you should always do annual routine tests. You don’t have to do a coloscopy if there are no symptoms attached. Plus, those can be pretty expensive. But a blood test or fecal test is easy and cheap to do. We can all agree that intestinal parasites in humans are not only gross but also very scary. Having a parasite living inside of you can feel terrifying, and it is! They can weaken your body, making you feel devastated and tired. A simple blood test is enough to find out if you have a parasite or no, and if you do, in most cases, recuperation is easy and effortless. So if you feel like something is wrong with your body, don’t hesitate to contact your doctor or local clinic. The sooner you catch it, the better chances you’ll have of solving the problem more quickly and efficiently.
