What are the symptoms of food parasites?

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asked Jan 25 in Other- Health by leapinglemur (1,470 points)
What are the symptoms of food parasites?

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answered Jan 26 by Saramouche (7,840 points)
The symptoms of food parasites can vary depending on the type of food parasite and the severeness of the infection.

However common symptoms of food parasites include.

Gastrointestinal issues like gas, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, bloating and dysentery.

Skin issues such as itching around the vulva or rectum and rash.

Muscle aches, muscle pain and weakness.

Fever and chills.

Unexplained weight loss and malnutrition.

Feeling tired, fatigued or insomnia.

Anemia which is iron deficiency anemia.

And cough, skin lesions and neurological issues.

The most common cause of food parasite infections are eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water.

Poor hygiene or sanitation.

Traveling and eating in international places.

Or living in areas with poor sanitation or where people live in close contact with livestock.

Most foodborne parasite infections treatable and curable and sometimes go away on their own.

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