Any kind of infection, either induced by a parasite, or by constipation, results in leeching of these important nutrients, and thus different deficiencies are created in our body, and most importantly, the natural bowel movement is disturbed.
A number of parasites are known to infect the colon region, and can affect the permeability of the colon, and also leech important nutrients, and create different kinds of deficiencies in our body. Some of the important parasites infecting the colon are:
Giardia lamblia, belongs to the protozoan family, and can infect humans through the consumption of contaminated water and food. One of the most important diseases caused by this particular parasite is called, giardiasis, which causes diarrhea, flatulence, abnormal cramping and weight loss etc.
Toxoplasma gondii, it is also a protozoan, and is usually found in cats, and can also be transmitted to humans, if not handled properly; this parasite is responsible for a disease called, toxoplasmosis, which can cause headaches, and fatigue in human beings.
Roundworms belong to the nematode family, infecting millions of people around the globe. These parasites are particularly important because they can grow up to a size of thirty inches in length. Symptoms of an infection induced by these roundworms include, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, edema, and sleeplessness etc.
Hookworms are also colon parasites and are found allover the world. They are known for their endurance, as they can live in the intestines up to fifteen years. The symptoms induced by these hookworms include, itchy skin, nausea, dizziness etc.
Trichinella parasite is also known to infect the colon, and can induce symptoms, which include, muscle soreness, diarrhea, vomiting, extreme dehydration etc.
Tapeworms are the largest parasites which can infect humans, as they are known to grow up to several feet in length, and can survive in the intestines for more than twenty five years. These parasites are usually contracted from different meat sources, and they can induce symptoms such as, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, etc.
Flukes are infectious parasites, which can travel into the human body through contaminated water sources, and can cause infection in the liver, lungs, and intestine etc; symptoms induced by flukes are diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramping etc.
Many of the underrated colon cleanses are composed of artificial chemicals, which pose a threat to human health, if used for an extended period of time; most of these underrated products contain unknown chemicals, which are not known for their effects on human health, and prolonged usage might result in your body getting used to these products, which is not desirable at all.
These were some of the most important colon parasites, and so care should always be taken, while handling animals and pets, and contaminated water sources must never be used. So just go ahead and enjoy healthy life.
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