Hungry After Meals? Know The Symptoms Of Intestinal Parasites - Times Now
Parasites can take a toll on the intestines, digestion and absorption of food. The patient can experience abdominal pain, diarrhoea and malnutrition.
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New Delhi: Has it ever happened to you that after a heavy and filling meal you feel hungry still or after a short span of time? A common reason why this may occur is intestinal parasites. Parasites are organisms that thrive on host body and take nutrients from it to survive. The ones that affect humans are likely to get lodged in the digestive system on the intestinal wall. It can result in a range of symptoms apart from feeling excessively hungry.
What are the causes of intestinal parasites?
Intestinal parasites can include various types of worms and is usually caused by the following:
- Poor hygiene such as not washing the hands properly after using a bathroom
- Intake of fruits or vegetables that have not been washed properly before
- Intake of uncooked meat
If left untreated, it can cause long-term health problems like fatigue and joint problems.
What are the symptoms of intestinal parasites?
The key telltale symptoms of intestinal parasites are:
- Unexplained
weight loss : Parasites can take a toll on the intestines,digestion and absorption of food. The patient can experience abdominal pain,diarrhoea and malnutrition. It can also result in unexplained weight loss as most of the nutrition obtained from the food can be used up by the parasites. - Feeling hungry after meals: Intestinal parasites can make people feel hungrier than usual as the worms eat up all the food consumed and their nutrients. They can also interfere with metabolism and appetite.
- Anaemia: Anaemia related to intestinal parasites is usually blamed on hookworms. These attach to the lining of the small intestine and suck the blood of the host causing blood loss and anaemia. Some of these parasites consume all of the host's nutrients like iron thereby preventing production of fresh red blood cells.
- Itchiness: Itchiness can also occur due to intestinal parasites – pinworms lay eggs around the anus which not only causes discomfort but also raises the risk of getting infected again. Other parasites can also release toxins that trigger skin problems and allergic reactions like hives and eczema.
- Joint pain: Joint and muscle pain can occur due to inflammation caused by the parasites. Sometimes, these parasites even move to the muscles to cause further damage. This could also be a consequence of anaemia.
Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.
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