What are the symptoms of parasites? - Parasites

What are the symptoms of parasites?

Listed below are the most common symptoms of parasites. Some of these symptoms may be indicative of other ailments. But these symptoms, as listed in "The Medical Advisor" (Time/Life Books, Alexandria, Virginia) can be a strong indication of parasites. They can include any combination of the following:

chronic diarrhea

chronic diarrhea or/alternating with constipation

nausea

intestinal cramps

dizziness

changes in appetite

vomiting

fowl-smelling gas

indigestion

bloating

multiple food allergies

loss of appetite

weakness and fatigue

itching around the anus - especially at night (indicating pinworms)

restlessness and difficulty sleeping

sore and aching intestines

weight loss (although not necessarily)

itching on the soles of the feet - sometimes accompanied by a rash

coughing bloody sputum in some cases

fever followed by loss of appetite

palpitations (indicating hookworms)

anemia

fatigue

muscle pain

conjunctivitis

facial swelling around the eyes (indicating trichinosis).

Wheezing and coughing, followed by vomiting, stomach pain and bloating (suggesting ascariasis or threadworms).