During their lifetime, 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 strongest allergens. If the patient is allergic to dust, wormwood, pets, the risk of developing anaphylactic shock is high.
If allergic reactions appear, a person should undergo complex drug therapy. 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 with improperly processed foods.
Another person can be infected if they have been 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 echinococcus. These parasites enter the body if a person eats improperly processed meat or fish. 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 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 parasites have settled 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 transported 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 an immunodeficiency. In this case, allergic reactions may even be accompanied by hair loss.
How does allergy manifest itself in parasitosis
What are the symptoms of worm infestations? Worm allergy 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 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 in nature, that is, disappear from time to time.
- Skin peeling. Usually the skin on the face or extremities is abraded.
- Swelling. This symptom develops if a person has a predisposition to the development of allergic reactions.
With untimely relief from allergies, the patient develops bronchospasm. It represents a serious danger to life. If you don't provide emergency help to a person, they are at risk of choking.
Eczema, itching and other signs of an allergic reaction may go away over time. In addition to these symptoms, a person has a sharp decrease in body weight. Some types of helminths, for example, Giardia, on the contrary, lead to overweight.
Even with the appearance of allergic reactions, a person has an unpleasant smell from the mouth. It indicates that the parasites led to the development of pathologies of the digestive tract. Most likely the pH level in the stomach has changed. If you do not take urgent measures, the patient may develop chronic gastritis or diabetes mellitus.
If the patient does not tolerate wormwood and other allergens, then with helminthic invasions the intensity of clinical manifestations increases significantly. In this case, a severe allergic reaction develops, which is accompanied by symptoms such as:
- Chills. 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 to 40 degrees.
- Poisoning. It is manifested by dyspeptic phenomena. The patient usually suffers from vomiting, diarrhea or nausea. These symptoms are accompanied by paroxysmal pains 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, the patient develops 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 is significantly increased.
In addition, there is a possibility of developing autoimmune and neurological diseases.
Diagnosis and treatment of allergies
If symptoms of helminthic invasions appear, it is recommended to undergo a full examination. Initially, you should take a stool test. If a parasite was detected in the feces, the doctor immediately selects the appropriate drugs.
Sometimes the larvae are not found in the feces. In this case, the patient must pass 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 accelerated ESR are detected. If necessary, diagnostic measures are supplemented by ultrasound and radiographic examination.
After that, the doctor should familiarize himself with the patient's medical history and select the appropriate drugs. Initially, symptomatic treatment is carried out. It is needed to stop allergic reactions. To get rid of allergies, you can use antihistamines.
The duration of taking such funds is from 1 to 14 days. If necessary, the treatment is repeated.
After removing parasites from the body, a person is prescribed immunomodulating drugs and multivitamin complexes. They are necessary to minimize the risk of recurrence of the disease and strengthen the immune system.