Over the course of their life, parasites release a large amount of toxins. These substances are the strongest allergens. When parasites occur in the body, a person develops itching, hives, and a rash.
The waste products of various parasites are believed to be the most powerful allergens. If the patient is allergic to dust, wormwood, pets, the risk of developing anaphylactic shock is high.
If allergic reactions appear, the person must 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 become infected if they are in contact with parasite carriers. The most common carriers of Giardia are insects and cockroaches. Also, a person can become infected with Lyabmlia if they eat raw fish.
Different types of helminths can also cause allergies. These include roundworms, whipworms, toxocars, opisthorchis and echinococci. These parasites enter the body if a person eats poorly processed meat or fish. In addition, 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 an allergy, the parasites have already started to multiply. Immediately after invasion, allergy symptoms may not appear. The severity of clinical manifestations will depend on the location of the parasites. For example, the intensity of allergic reactions increases if the parasites settle in the intestines, bronchi or pancreas.
Parasites that cause allergies lead to a decrease in 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 has been found that when parasites appear in the gastrointestinal tract, the production of certain enzymes is inhibited.
As a result, a person develops immunodeficiency. In this case, allergic reactions may even be accompanied by hair loss.
How allergy manifests itself in parasitosis
What are the symptoms of worm infestations? Allergy to worms can manifest itself in different ways. Everything will depend on the type of worm and the individual characteristics of the person.
Doctors say that an allergy to parasites manifests in the same way as an allergy to wormwood, pets, or drugs. The first signs of an allergic reaction:
- Eczema.
- Itch. It can be paroxysmal in nature, i. e. disappear from time to time.
- Skin peeling. Usually the skin on the face or extremities is peeling.
- Swelling. This symptom develops if a person has a predisposition to developing allergic reactions.
With premature relief from allergies, the patient develops bronchospasm. It represents a serious danger to life. If you do not provide emergency assistance to a person, they could suffocate.
Eczema, itching, and other signs of an allergic reaction may disappear over time. In addition to these symptoms, a person has a marked decrease in body weight. Some types of helminths, for example Giardia, on the contrary, lead to excess weight.
Even with the appearance of allergic reactions, a person has an unpleasant smell in his mouth. Indicates that the parasites led to the development of pathologies of the digestive tract. It is highly likely that the pH level in the stomach has changed. If you do not take emergency measures, the patient may develop chronic gastritis or diabetes mellitus.
If the patient does not tolerate wormwood and other allergens, with helminthic invasions, the intensity of clinical manifestations increases significantly. In this case, a severe allergic reaction develops, accompanied by symptoms such as:
- Goosebumps. It is accompanied by general malaise. As a rule, the patient experiences drowsiness and loss of strength.
- Increase in body temperature. With the development of severe allergic reactions, the body temperature rises up to 40 degrees.
- Intoxication. It manifests as dyspeptic phenomena. The patient usually has vomiting, diarrhea, or nausea. These symptoms are accompanied by paroxysmal stabbing pains in the abdomen.
- Red rash. Covers the entire surface of the skin.
If you do not stop a strong allergic reaction, the patient will develop an asthma attack. There is also a high probability of developing various side effects. It has been established that with helminthic invasions, the risk of progression of 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 invasions occur, a comprehensive examination is recommended. Initially, you must pass a stool test. If a parasite is detected in the stool, the doctor immediately selects the appropriate drugs.
Sometimes the larvae are not found in the feces. In this case, the patient needs to have a general blood test. With its help, it is easier to diagnose the disease. If a person has parasites in the body, as a result of the tests, an increased number of eosinophils and an accelerated ESR are detected. If necessary, diagnostic measures are supplemented by ultrasound and x-ray examination.
After that, the doctor should familiarize himself with the patient's medical history and select the appropriate medications. Initially, symptomatic treatment is carried out. It is necessary to stop allergic reactions. To get rid of allergies, you can use antihistamines.
The duration of obtaining these 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 disease recurrence and strengthen the immune system.