Symptoms of Parasites and Worms in children
Parasite and Worm infestation have almost the same symptoms in adults and children.
Signs of possible parasites and worms in children include:
- Itching of the rectum, especially while asleep
- Teeth grinding at night
- Restlessness
- Dark circles under the eyes
- Bed wetting
- Itchy or bleeding nose, gums, eyelids
- Headaches
- Blisters on the inner lip
While some of these are the usual symptoms for parasites and worms, we look for in children, they can also affect adults the same way
Other signs of parasites and worm infestation include:
- Allergies: Tissue becomes inflamed and reactions to foods are the result when eosinophils (white blood cells) are increased due to the presence of parasites. Extreme skin rashes with blisters and food allergies or sensitivities may result.
- Anemia: Worms leach nutrients from bodies causing anemia. When they are present in large numbers, they can create enough blood loss to cause anemia or iron deficiency in some people.
- Constipation: Some worms can obstruct certain organs like the colon causing constipation, liver and the bile duct.
- Diarrhea: Most of the time diarrhea is nature's way of removing toxins.
- Fatigue: Symptoms include tiredness, flu-like symptoms, apathy, depression and a lack of concentration.
- Gas and Stomach Bloating: Some parasites live in the upper intestine, which can cause both gas and stomach bloating.
- Immune Dysfunction: Parasites depress the immune system by decreasing immunoglobulin A.
- Nervousness: The waste products from parasites irritate the nervous system, resulting in anxiety and restlessness.
There are many different kinds of parasites and worms, which if untreated can cause internal damage, discomfort and disease.
Usually if one in the family is suspected to have intestinal worms, the whole family is likely to be infected and it is highly recommended that each member of the family has appropriate treatment for intestinal parasites and worms to rid themselves of the life sucking pests.
Having worms or parasites is nothing to be embarrassed about. The sooner treatment for worms and parasites is made the better for the whole family. Do this 3 or 4 times a year to aid optimum intestinal and digestive health.
