Parasites in children are no fun; they create havoc in the intestine causing various medical issues to occur. Some parasites live in the bowels and can reside there for a long time before being detected; they tend to multiply at a rapid rate and can spread up into the stomach cavity causing parasite infestation in children.
The parasites that infiltrate children occur when the conditions are unsanitary, the children may consume dirty drinking water, eating unwashed fruits and vegetables and playing with infected pets, Children are easy prey to parasites since they enjoy playing outside and in the dirt, they are not fond of washing their hands so, all the little peaky parasite just await to infiltrate their bodies.
There are over 100 types of parasites, but there are four common types that seem to bother children and cause parasite infestation in them: Trichinae which causes trichinosis and is usually found in the intestine, whipworm is usually in the large intestine where infection occurs when there is an accidental swallowing of the eggs, hook worms are intestinal parasites which causes mild diarrhea and other stomach ailments, roundworms or nematodes parasites that occupy in the intestine and can be contracted through the skin or accidental ingesting. These worms live off other organism in the body and multiply by causing infection then, go on to leave their waste in the intestine, this is the start of symptoms leading to greater problems. Trichinae is the same worm that is found in pigs. They are round in shape and causes intestinal disorders and other factors such as fevers and muscle ache, when eating pork ensure that it’s cooked thoroughly. Hookworm is a small round worm the infiltrates the small intestine and lungs. They usually enter the body through the skin or by ingesting the lava. However, the chances of contracting hookworm in the US are uncommon due to the advance sanitary conditions. Tapeworms are one of the parasitic family that needs a host to continue multiplying. Tapeworms are both male and female and are able to produce and fertilize their own eggs. They live in the small intestine and once they start multiplying they migrate through the intestine wall and lodges into thebody cavity causing parasite infestation in children
Symptoms of parasite infestation includes leaky gut syndrome, where food is leaking through the intestinal wall into the body and causing serious illness. It also causes different types of bowel problems from constipation to diarrhea, lack of energy, anemia, and anal itching. Lets not forget the abnormal weight issues that occur both loosing and gaining.
In order to rid the body of parasites it’s best to do a semi annual parasite cleanse of the body. In order to eradicate the infestation an eight week parasite cleanse is recommended and for children two weeks. It’s best if children practice washing their hands after playing outside and before they eat. Pets that are infected should be treated immediately as the pose a threat to children. The use of pills and liquid medicine are available to start the process of treatment. Most times it helps to use two products when cleansing since many times there are more than on parasite infecting the person. Common use parasite cleanse are Citricidal Liquid, Black Walnut Liquid and Para Cleanse, please read all instructions carefully.
Source
http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/dpd/kids.htm
