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 th
