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What happens if you have parasites for a long time?

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Weight loss — parasites can cause nausea and poor nutritional absorption, which can lead to weight loss. Chronic fatigue syndrome — parasites steal your nutrients and disrupt your intestinal microbiome, resulting in fatigue and brain fog. Anemia — some parasites feed on red blood cells, which can cause anemia.


Can you have parasites for a long time?

Parasites can live in the intestines for years without causing symptoms. When they do, symptoms include the following: Digestive issues such as diarrhea, constipation, or gas. Skin disorders like eczema, hives, or unexplained chronic itching.

Can parasites stay in your body for years?

Signs and Symptoms Parasites can live in the intestines for years without causing symptoms.

What happens if parasites are left untreated?

Often they can go unnoticed, with few symptoms. But many times these infections cause serious illnesses, including seizures, blindness, heart failure, and even death.

How long can a person have parasites?

Symptoms generally last anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks. In people with weakened immune systems (e.g., due to illness such as HIV), symptoms may last longer. Healthcare providers can prescribe the appropriate antiparasitic medications to help reduce the amount of time symptoms last.

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