14 Health Signs That You May Have A Parasite

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8. Unexplained Weight Loss

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There are a number of reasons for unexplained weight loss, including an overactive thyroid, rheumatoid arthritis, depression, diabetes, irritable bowel disease and many more. But one health condition that many doctors tend to overlook for unintentional weight loss is a parasitic infection. In fact, tapeworms in particular cause you to lose weight since they are in your intestines eating your food, while also causing malabsorption and malnutrition since the parasite is eating up all your nutrients. Usually, because this symptom is accompanied by having an upset stomach and loss of appetite, doctors don’t assume that it’s due to a parasite. If you notice you’ve been losing weight, alongside other symptoms on this list, speak to you doctor about the possibility of having an undiagnosed parasite in order to immediately begin medication and needed treatment.