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 potent 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 treatment. It is produced using a new generation of antihistamines. Drug therapy is also 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 food.
Another person can become infected if she has 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 she eats 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 begun to multiply. Immediately after the invasion, allergy symptoms may not appear. The severity of the clinical manifestations will depend on the location of the parasites. For example, the intensity of allergic reactions increases if parasites have lodged 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 some enzymes is inhibited.
As a result, a person develops immunodeficiency. In this case, allergic reactions can also be accompanied by hair loss.
How allergy manifests itself in parasitosis
What are the symptoms of worm infestations? Worm allergy can manifest itself in several ways. Everything will depend on the type of worm and the individual characteristics of the person.
Doctors say that parasite allergy manifests itself in the same way as an allergy to wormwood, pets, or medications. The first signs of an allergic reaction:
- Eczema.
- Itching. It can be paroxysmal in nature, that is, disappearing from time to time.
- Skin peeling. Usually the skin on the face or extremities is peeled.
- Swelling. This symptom develops if a person has a predisposition to the development of allergic reactions.
With premature relief of allergies, the patient develops bronchospasm. It represents a serious danger to life. If you don't provide emergency assistance to a person, they could choke.
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. Indicates that the parasites led to the development of pathologies of the digestive system. It is very likely that the pH level in the stomach has changed. If emergency measures are not taken, the patient can develop chronic gastritis or diabetes mellitus.
If the patient does not tolerate absinthe 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 a general malaise. As a rule, the patient experiences drowsiness and loss of strength.
- Increased body temperature. With the development of severe allergic reactions, the body temperature rises up to 40 degrees.
- Intoxication. It manifests itself as dyspeptic phenomena. The patient usually experiences vomiting, diarrhea or nausea. These symptoms are accompanied by paroxysmal pains of a sharp nature in the abdomen.
- Red rash. It covers the entire surface of the skin.
If a strong allergic reaction is not stopped, 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 chronic allergy progression increases significantly.
Furthermore, there is the possibility of developing autoimmune and neurological diseases.
Diagnosis and treatment of allergies
If symptoms of helminthic invasions occur, it is recommended to undergo a comprehensive examination. Initially, you should pass a stool exam. If a parasite has been detected in the stool, the doctor immediately selects the appropriate medications.
Sometimes the larvae are not found in the stool. In this case, the patient must undergo a general blood test. With the help of him, it is easier to diagnose the disease. If a person has parasites in the body, then as a result of the tests, an increased number of eosinophils and an accelerated ESR are detected. If necessary, diagnostic measures are complemented by an ultrasound and radiographic examination.
Next, the doctor must familiarize himself with the patient's medical history and select the appropriate medications. Initially, symptomatic treatment is performed. It is necessary to stop allergic reactions. To get rid of allergies, you can use antihistamines.
The duration of the withdrawal of such 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 prescribed immunomodulatory drugs and multivitamin complexes. They are needed to minimize the risk of disease recurrence and strengthen the immune system.