In the broadest sense, acute parasite infections tend to be recognized by varying levels of abdominal discomfort and diarrhea (often quite urgent and accompanied by burning sensations and excessive losses of fluid).

Only in the rarest instances, is there any visible evidence.

 Because of there not being any visceral display of infection, many laboratories are unable to detect the presence of parasites even in cases when they are presented with specimens directly from persons known to be infected.

On account of this lack of knowledge, the individual patient often must make a self-diagnosis and, in turn, must determine an applicable treatment. Due to the absence of professional medical guidance, prescriptions for pharmaceutical drugs are not typically involved. Rather a heavily reliance upon homeopathic, natural treatments tends to be the norm.

Once a condition transitions from the acute to the chronic stage, the individual who is infected may experience periods alternating between constipation and diarrhea, abdominal distention and bloating, intestinal cramping followed by burning sensations and the urgent need to eliminate. These symptoms tend to be a result of the body’s natural ‘urge to purge the toxins’.

As a result, the individual may undergo a mal-absorption of nutrients, especially fatty foods; irritable bowel syndrome; fluctuations in glycogen (blood sugar) levels, sudden food cravings, and extreme weight loss or weight gain are all possible symptoms. These symptoms, however, whether on their own or in combination with others, do not automatically confirm the existence of a parasitic infection.

Additional symptoms may include: itching (around the nose, ears, throat-especially among children); skin sensitivity, rashes, eczema and even serious eruptions; sleep disorders, insomnia in adults and hyperactivity in children; depression and mood swings; poor brain functioning; and low recall memory.

Basically, the part of the body that is affected is directly correlative to where the parasite has invaded. This can mean the blood, intestines, liver, pancreas, kidneys, and the brain.