Intestinal parasites: 10 signals your body is sending (that you may be ignoring)

familiar with a bout

of diarrhea. But when it lasts for several days, comes in waves, or is accompanied by cramps, it’s a different story. Giardiasis, a common intestinal parasitic infection that can occur after travel or contact with untreated water, can cause exactly these symptoms: abdominal pain, nausea, and completely disrupted bowel movements. The diagnosis is easily confirmed with a medical examination.

 

 

The bloated stomach that just won’t go away

a woman with a swollen belly in a grey dress

 

Bloating, gas, a feeling of heaviness