How to Treat Parasites in New Jersey. There are some things to consider before you can be treated. You must be tested first. No ifs no buts – you need a doctor’s notes or confirmation specifically on what kind of parasites infected your kids, teens, and adults.
Because medications are highly specific, taking the wrong drug will not work and can cause unnecessary side effects. A doctor must first identify the parasite through tests like stool samples, blood tests, or skin scrapings.
What are Parasites that infect kids, teens, and adults
There are at least 848 distinct species of parasites that are capable of infecting humans according to ScienceDirect.
Parasitic Worms (Helminths), Protozoa, Ectoparasites & Others are some of the known parasites that infect or cause diseases to your kids, teens, and adults.
List of Diseases caused by parasites
Gastrointestinal & Intestinal Diseases, Blood & Systemic Diseases, Central Nervous System & Tissue Diseases, Skin & External Conditions, and many more are some of the diseases caused by parasites.
Given the fact that there are hundreds of species of parasites, it is really complicated until you see a doctor for diagnosis.
Take a look at the list below:
Giardiasis
Cryptosporidiosis
Amebiasis (Amebic Dysentery)
Ascariasis
Malaria
Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis
Leishmaniasis
African Sleeping Sickness
Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis)
Neurocysticercosis
Toxoplasmosis
Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)
Scabies
Pediculosis
Cutaneous Larva Migrans
and more
Symptoms of parasites on kids
Symptoms vary on what type or kinds of parasite infected your children. It is really a must to see a doctor or any urgent care near you!
Interestingly, parasites infect not only kids but all ages! See the table below.
Try to see the list below symptoms. It is quite complicated.
Watery or greasy diarrhea, severe abdominal cramps, bloating, gas, nausea, and unintended weight loss.
Spiking fevers, shaking chills, severe fatigue, body aches, and organ enlargement (like an enlarged spleen or heart failure).
Sudden neurological changes, seizures, explosive headaches, stiff neck, confusion, and loss of balance.
Intense nighttime itching, red rashes, visible burrow tracks, and secondary skin infections from scratching.
However, only a doctor can conclude and diagnose it.
How to Treat Parasites in New Jersey
Parasites are too dangerous when not treated. However, how can you treat something you are not sure of? Once you identify the root cause of the symptoms or what kind of parasite infected you, treatment will be more straightforward.
The first step in treating your kids infected with parasites is by going to any walk-in clinic or urgent care near you.
It is a no-brainer – there are a number of parasites out there and you need to be tested first once and for all.
Union
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Mon-Sat 11 am to 10 pm
Sun 10 am to 10 pm
Totowa
465 Route 46 West, Totowa NJ 07512
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Sun 10 am to 10 pm
Metuchen
65 US-1, Metuchen NJ 08840
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Piscataway
1060 Stelton Road, Piscataway NJ 08854
Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm
Sat-Sunday – visit Metuchen
Jersey City
152 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Mon-Sat 11 am to 10 pm
Sun 10 am to 10 pm
TIPS AND WARNINGS:
- There are over 848 distinct species of parasites as of this writing!
- Parasites need to be identified first before it can be treated.
- Symptoms are complex too. The only way to find the real cause is by seeing a doctor and perform a series of test or examinations.
- Stool test, blood test and others are common way to diagnose a parasite.
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