Symptoms of hepatic echinococcosis?

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Hepatic echinococcosis is a common parasite in pastoral areas, also known as hepatic echinococcosis. The cause of the disease is Taenia canis parasitic in the small intestine of dogs. The eggs discharged with the feces often adhere to the hair of dogs and sheep. People will be infected after swallowing the food contaminated by the eggs. Picture of symptoms of hepatic echinococcosis? Now let me tell you something.

Symptoms of hepatic echinococcosis?

The more common situation is that patients seek medical treatment due to various complications. Such as skin itching, urticaria, dyspnea, cough, cyanosis, vomiting, abdominal pain due to allergic reaction. Secondary infection of cysts is a common symptom.

If the mass oppresses the gastrointestinal tract, there may be upper abdominal discomfort, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and abdominal distension. Cysts at the top of the liver can elevate the diaphragm, compress the lung and affect breathing; Cysts located in the lower part of the liver can compress the biliary tract and cause obstructive jaundice. Ascites can be produced by compressing the portal vein.

Patients often have many years of history and the course of disease is progressive. Most of the patients were 20-40 years old. The initial symptoms were not obvious, but the mass of upper abdomen could be found by chance. When it develops to a certain stage, it may appear the corresponding symptoms caused by upper abdominal fullness, slight pain or compression of adjacent organs.

matters needing attention

Usually to avoid excessive fatigue, more to ensure adequate sleep. Keep a good mood and avoid being too nervous and depressed. But also to strengthen physical exercise, enhance the body's resistance.