How is lambliasis manifested in children?
Parasites secrete toxins that provoke allergic reactions, intoxication of the body. All this contributes to the suppression of childhood immunity. Toddlers are more likely to be infected than adults, and the disease itself is more difficult for children. Therefore, it is useful for parents to know what symptoms can occur with giardiasis in children.
Infection can manifest intestinal disorders, signs of general intoxication and allergies. Attentive parents should alert such symptoms:
- nausea, but vomiting is rare;
- liquid stool with a pungent odor, however, with this disease in the feces there is no mucus, blood;
- cramping pains above the navel;
- bloating;
- a slight increase in temperature;
- pale skin;
- weight loss;
- poor appetite;
- weakness, fatigue, memory impairment;
- bad breath;
- headache;
- the appearance of a nervous tic;
- development of atopic dermatitis;
- dry cough;
- conjunctivitis;
- Toddlers up to 3 years old often crawl in transport;
- increase in the level of eosinophils in the blood.
Some believe that the smallest can not become infected with parasites. But even those kids who are not yet crawling and are breastfeeding are also prone to this ailment. They have a risk of getting infected from a nursing mother. Most often, lambliasis in the baby is manifested by such symptoms:
anxiety, which is most pronounced at night; - strong separation of gases;
- allergy manifestations on the skin;
- a child may not gain enough weight and eat poorly.
Mom should be alerted if the crumb for a long time is treated for various diseases, but it does not work. If you suspect an infection, you should see a doctor. He recommends tests, examines the symptoms, prescribes treatment for Giardiasis. Therapy is carried out by courses, and the process must be supervised by a specialist. You will also need to follow certain rules of nutrition.