4 Signs You're Infected with a Parasite - HowStuffWorks
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| 4 Signs You're Infected with a Parasite - HowStuffWorks Posted: 31 Jul 2019 08:00 AM PDT  Self-professed "gut obsessed" functional medicine healer, Victoria Albina, FNP-c, MPH, was sick for most of her teens and twenties, struggling with unrelenting gastrointestinal symptoms that doctors just couldn't diagnose. "I had what was diagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) because they had tested me for everything else they could at that time and didn't find anything else," she says. Despite 10 conventional stool tests that all revealed "normal" results, Albina strongly felt there was something else at the root of her symptoms, which included gas, bloating and a long list of alternating bowel issues that she just couldn't make sense of and didn't believe to be IBS. After working with a naturopath and completing years of her own medical education to earn a nurse practitioner license, Albina finally got the confirmation and validation she was looking for. Through alternative testing methods her gastroenterologist hadn't administered, she discovered that, in addition to a bout of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), she had "a particularly gnarly little parasite called Blastocystis hominis." Otherwise known as b. Hominis, the microscopic organism is one type of parasite that can live on or in the body and wreak havoc. But, there are so many different types of parasites, many of which live in the intestines, (roundworms and tapeworms and hookworms, oh my!), that the symptoms can run the gamut from unexplained weight loss to unbearably itchy skin. And while parasitic infections in humans are most common in developing countries, hundreds of thousands of Americans are exposed to and infected by various parasites every year. Infections can come from a variety of sources, including animals, blood, food, insects and water. In some cases, the symptoms may be mildly uncomfortable, and in others they can be deadly. Working with a provider or team of providers you trust can help expedite your route to the right treatment plan. Once she had a tangible diagnosis, Albina worked with her naturopath to tackle the issues through medications, food and lifestyle modifications, and stress reduction through breathwork — all of which she said made a huge impact on her healing. Now the New York City-based nurse practitioner, wellness coach and podcast host helps others tackle all sorts of thorny issues, many of which manifest in the gut, but can show up in other areas too. "Parasites can be so sneaky," Albina says. "Sometimes the only sign may be skin concerns (like eczema or psoriasis); joint pain or discomfort (including a triggering of rheumatoid arthritis by certain parasitic-behaving bacteria); mood changes, especially when depression or anxiety don't respond to therapy or other modalities; insomnia or sleep disturbances; metabolic concerns like stubborn changes in weight and blood sugar deregulation." If you have a gut feeling something is off in your physical or mental wellness, she says a parasite could be the culprit. Here are some telltale signs to watch for: 1. Gut Symptoms You Just Can't ExplainIt's important to know that many conventional gut experts and dieticians do consider IBS to be a true diagnosis with specific criteria including chronic but on-and-off abdominal pain and irregular bowel movement patterns. But many also believe that IBS doesn't explain every gut issue, and some of its hallmark symptoms are also characteristic of other problems, like parasitic infections. Here are some of the common gut symptoms related to parasites:
2. Feeling Like You're on a Mood and Energy Roller Coaster"My first signs of having a parasite infection was depression and anxiety, along with the more classic gas, bloating, indigestion and changes to bowel movements," Albina says, noting that many of her patients with parasitic infections also report symptoms of depression and anxiety. Experts also say fatigue, exhaustion and sleep problems, including insomnia and trouble falling or staying asleep, have also all been associated with parasitic infections. 3. Skin Issues Outside of Your Norm"Many of my patients with parasites experience eczema, psoriasis and histamine intolerance," Albina says. "So migraines and period symptoms can actually be because of parasites." While gut parasites have certainly been associated with allergy-like symptoms and other dermatological concerns, it's important to know that not all parasites live in the intestines — some set up shop right in the skin, and can have a direct impact from their location on the body. Skin mites (scabies) and lice are two types of parasites that affect the skin, scalp or hair, and can cause intense itching, inflammation and/or redness. 4. Autoimmune Issues or Significant Stress"There's also significant scientific evidence and ancient wisdom that shows us when people are under significant stress not managing their minds well, stress can reduce the quality, quantity and diversity of good bacteria within the gut," Albnina says. "So a simple drug-based approach — for example, 'you have b. Hominis, so take Alinia — that's never really going to work unless you make sure the patient is not eating foods that are irritating or inflaming the gut and that their immune system is well bolstered. So much of it comes down to immune function so the body can kill off the bugs and keep them at bay." Keeping Parasites at BayIt's true — treating a parasite doesn't necessarily mean eliminating it for good, and Albina says that to increase the odds of living a parasite-free life, healthcare providers need to widen their lens on health and patients ought to get familiar with their own bodies and learn to advocate for themselves when something feels off. "Based on my own experience and my patients' experiences, the reason people with parasites stay sick, even after treatment, and why parasitic and bacterial infections — because they often go hand in hand — can go away and then come back is that conventional practitioners aren't looking at the full human in their environment," she says. "They're not asking about the person's balance of hydrochloric acid in the stomach or asking what the patient is eating, which could be having an effect on the gut microbiome, or whether they're getting sufficient amounts of prebiotics to help fight off infections."  |
| Posted: 31 Jul 2019 02:04 AM PDT  In its latest report on 'Parasitic Infections Testing Market', Persistence Market Research provides a concise analysis on the recent market trends. The report further includes statistics, market forecasts and revenue estimations, that in addition highlights its status in the competitive domain as well as expansion trends adopted by major industry players. Parasitic infections are caused by the parasite. Parasitic infections are majorly caused by three class of parasite organisms such as protozoa, ectoparasites, and helminths. Parasitic infections can be spread through contaminated water, food, blood or some of passed through sexual contact. Malaria is one of the most common parasitic infection caused by parasitic protozoa. Parasitic infections are the major problem in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Diagnosis of parasitic can be done through several parasitic infections testing laboratory methods. Advancement in diagnostic testing such as the introduction of rapid tests and point of care tests are amended the parasitic infections testing. Recent diagnostic tools have provided high potential and vast improvement in parasitic infections testing. The method such as immunoassays, proteomics using mass spectrometry and molecular-based testing is the new method which improves the parasitic infections testing. Microscopy has been the conventional tool for parasitic infections testing and used for many years. Second most common parasitic infections testing method is serology based assay which is emerged as an effective option for parasitic infections testing. Parasitic infections testing such as Serology based assay has become important for the individual patient who exhibiting low-parasitemia. The molecular-based assay is most recently used parasitic infections testing method which overcomes many limitations of microscopy and serology-based assays. This method offers greater sensitivity and specificity over other diagnostic tests. Request For Report [email protected]https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/samples/26242 The growing availability of advanced testing methods expected to provide the opportunity for parasitic infections testing market growth. The increasing prevalence of parasitic infectious diseases expected to drive the growth of parasitic infections testing market. Increasing healthcare expenditure and technological advancement expected to propel the growth of the parasitic infections testing market. Growing government support for the reduction of parasitic infectious disease expected to impel the growth of parasitic infections testing market. Increasing tourism in affected regions are expected to increase the prevalence of parasitic infectious disease. Lack of awareness regarding infectious diseases in rural areas is expected to restrain the growth of the parasitic infections testing market. The global parasitic infections testing market is segmented on basis of test type, pathogen type, end user and region:
Parasitic infections testing market is expected to grow with the significant growth rate over the forecast period due to the high prevalence of parasitic infection such as malaria in the tropical regions. Serologic tests such as FAST-ELISA, Dot-ELISA, luciferase immunoprecipitation system and rapid antigen detection system are specific and sensitive parasitic infections testing option. High potential molecular testing such as LAMP, real-time PCR, and Luminex are gaining traction for parasitic infections testing. Combination testing is gaining popularity for parasitic infections testing. Recently In July 2017, FDA approved TechLab's Tri-Combo all-in-one screening test for Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and Entamoeba histolytica, most common intestinal protozoan parasites. Regionally, the global parasitic infections testing market is segmented into five key regions viz. North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to lead the global parasitic infections testing market owing to high adoption of in advance testing methods. Europe also shows the second largest market in the parasitic infections testing the market. The parasitic infections testing market in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness significant growth rate in the coming years due to increasing healthcare expenditure and increasing per capita income. Asian countries such as China and India are highly suffered from parasitic infectious diseases. Some of the players operating in the global parasitic infections testing market are Abbott Laboratories (Alere Inc.), Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Becton Dickinson & Company, Bio-Rad Laboratories, BioMerieux Inc., Biomerica Inc., Cepheid Inc., Trinity Biotech Plc, Meridian Bioscience Inc., and others. Growing demography and economy in developing countries are expected to offer good opportunities for parasitic infections testing market players. Request For Report Table of Content (TOC)@https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/toc/26242 The report covers exhaustive analysis on:
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