Internal parasites can be macroparasites or microparasites, affecting different areas of the body and causing various symptoms. Treatment options include parasite cleanses and antiparasitic medications, as well as a healthy diet.
There are many types of internal parasites, which are basically divided into two groups: macroparasites and microparasites. Macroparasites, such as tapeworms, roundworms, and flukes, are visible, but microparasites, such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi, can only be seen under a microscope. Both can travel to different areas or can stay in a specific area of the body. The parasites can affect the body’s organs, bone marrow, and other areas of the body where they absorb nutrients from the host, causing disease and even death if not treated in time.
A colonic parasite such as Dientamoeba fragilis lives in the colon and draws its nutrients from there. Other internal parasites that affect the colon and digestive tract are roundworms such as pinworms, hookworms, and whipworms. The eggs of these parasites are ingested and, once hatched, can contribute to weight loss, diarrhea, bloody stools, abdominal pain, and weakness. A common stomach parasite is Giardia lamblia, which is contracted from contaminated food or water and can cause stomach flu-like symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain. Other intestinal parasites include Entamoeba histolytica, blastocystis, cryptosporidium and Isospora belli.
Toxoplasma gondii is a brain parasite that commonly affects the brain, muscles, heart, liver and eyes. The parasite is ingested and circulates through the body through the bloodstream. Other internal parasites affecting the brain include Taenia solium, naegleria, acanthamoeba and schistosoma and other blood flukes. Brain parasites can cause flu-like symptoms, inflammation in the brain, fever, headache, mental confusion, seizures, and hallucinations.
Liver parasites, also known as liver flukes, commonly reside in the liver but can infect other areas as well. They are ingested from contaminated foods such as fish and all other types of meat, as well as from aquatic plants and vegetables. Symptoms resulting from liver parasites include enlarged spleen and liver, weight loss, fever, and enlarged glands.
There are several approaches to treating internal parasites, such as doing a parasite cleanse or using antiparasitic medications. Parasite cleanse kits generally are designed to target specific areas, such as the colon, liver and blood, as well as other areas where parasites reside. A healthy diet consisting of fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, garlic, and other herbs is also helpful in getting rid of internal parasites.
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