Toxoplasmosis, the symptoms and treatment of which will beexamined in this article, is a very insidious disease. The bottom line is that for a long time he can not show himself. Symptoms of toxoplasmosis are fully manifested only when a person has a very weak immune system.
What is toxoplasmosis?
At its first signs it is necessary to turn tospecialist. What in itself is this disease? This term refers to a parasitic disease that occurs as a result of exposure to the human body of the protozoa, which are called toxoplasm. In the first place, this parasite attacks the organs of sight. Endocrine, lymphatic and nervous systems are also attacked. Toxoplasmosis, the symptoms of which we will consider, can be transmitted in various ways. There is a possibility that not all of them have been studied. It is believed that basically the parasite is transmitted to humans from pets. In some cases, infection occurs even in the womb. Sometimes a person gets sick after an insect bite. The parasite can be caught and eaten by infected meat.
Toxoplasmosis: symptoms
There are several varieties of it.First, let's talk about congenital toxoplasmosis. This disease develops rapidly and affects all the organs of the child. With all this, there is a huge variety of very different symptoms. To them, first of all, it is possible to include rashes, fever. Severe chills, yellowing of the mucous membranes and skin, the spleen and liver increase, vision falls, the eyes themselves begin to ache. Sick children behave very sluggishly, they suffer from the general weakness of the body.
Now consider the symptoms that haveacquired toxoplasmosis. As already mentioned above, it can develop for a long time completely imperceptibly. Over time, a slight increase in temperature can be observed. Over time, the infected will begin to suffer migraine, there will be pain in the joints, as well as in the muscles. A person becomes tired, any physical work begins to seem unpleasant to him.
Acquired toxoplasmosis, the symptoms of which weconsider, leads to an increase in lymph nodes. Complications include encephalitis, endocarditis, pneumonia, various eye diseases.
Toxoplasmosis can also be chronic.This species is, perhaps, the most common of all. It can take place in a latent form for up to three years. Symptoms in this case will be migraine, attention disturbance, weakness, loss of appetite, memory problems. Some patients experience hallucinations. An important symptom is the lack of interest in everything that happens around.
In case of chronic toxoplasmosis,problems with the cardiovascular system. In some cases there is an arrhythmia, a tachycardia and the like. When a parasite enters the gastrointestinal tract, the patient begins to experience dry mouth, bloating. Appetite disappears completely.
Toxoplasmosis can lead to a malfunction of the menstrual cycle in women. For men, it can cause impotence.
Doctors for treatment most often appointantibiotics, but many still prefer to use folk remedies. Which ones? For example, extract (alcohol) propolis. Apply it for twenty days. Symptoms begin to disappear within a few days after the first dose.
It is recommended that all funds that are eitherotherwise they can restore or raise their immunity. It can be and vitamin complexes, and something from national means (for example, broth of a dogrose). Good immunity can overcome parasites, and also eliminate the negative impact that they have had on the body.
