Just because you are not a character in a sci-fi slash horror movie or you live in a developed country where there’s high standards of food safety don’t mean that you cannot have a parasite in you. According to doctors, parasites are more common than most people would like to think.

So in other words, it’s very much possible for you to have a parasite within you right this instant!

Want to get an idea whether or not there are disgusting crawling organisms currently residing in your gut? Continue to read this article — below are some signs that there may be parasites in you. Make sure that you share this article on social media so that your family and friends may get introduced to these indicators, too.

A Tummy Ache

Experts say that there is a huge possibility that you may be harboring a parasite in your belly if you are suffering from an achy tummy most of the time. At times you may also experience other digestive problems such as excess gas, bloating and diarrhea. You should be very suspicious especially if you know you have an unhealthy eating habit.

However, do take note that a tummy ache may also be due to many other issues, so it’s a good idea for you to report your problem to your doctor as soon as you can.

Skin Itching

Aside from a fungal infection, irritation and excessive dryness, there are a bunch of other things that can cause your skin to feel itchy all the time. Unfortunately, one of those is the presence of a parasite in your intestines.

The kind of parasite that can be blamed for skin itching is a pinworm or threadworm, according to doctors. Just like what the name suggests, it’s a parasite that looks like small white threads that thrive in your gut. It’s not just your skin that may feel itchy, but your anus, too, because a female threadworm lays eggs near its opening.

Dizziness and Fatigue

Parasites do not only set up camp in your belly, but they also feast on whatever food you are eating, experts say. As a result, you may fail to have your body supplied with vitamins and minerals even if you are consuming the most nutritious foods on the face of the planet — those parasites are taking away most of them from you.

As a result, you may feel dizzy and fatigued all the time. Some types of parasites may even leave you experiencing joint pain as well as hives, and they are categorized as protozoa.

Nausea and Vomiting

Just thinking about the idea that you may have a parasite somewhere in your digestive tract is usually enough to cause nausea and vomiting. Well, having parasites living within you can actually cause nausea and vomiting, which is something that can be expected since your gut is infected by those creepy crawlers.

If you are quite sure that what you are experiencing is not morning sickness or indigestion and it’s something that is happening a lot, consider stepping foot inside the office of your trusted doctor.

Outbursts of Aggression

Are you losing some family and friends because of your aggressive behavior? Believe it or not, there is a possibility that a parasite in your gut can be the one responsible for such.

Experts say that a form of parasitic infection that can be obtained from the consumption of contaminated water or undercooked meat can have an impact on one’s mental health. According to a University of Chicago study, a relatively harmless parasitic infection known as toxoplasmosis can be blamed for intermittent explosive disorder.(mesoreference.com)

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