Effect of intestinal parasites on anaerobic performance and muscle strength in athletes

Abstract

Intestinal parasitic infections occur when the protozoa or helminths settle in the small intestine and/or large intestines. Intestinal parasitic infections are among the most common infections worldwide, especially in developing countries, and are a serious public health concern. It is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in children and high-risk groups. Studies have shown that intestinal parasites adversely affect the health and development of children and cause loss of work and power in adults (1-5). Intestinal parasites are common in both children and adults due to the fact that hygiene habits in children are not acquired sufficiently and adults are more likely to encounter parasites in daily life (2). The causes of intestinal parasites include low levels of development in countries, mild climate characteristics, low socioeconomic status and educational level, lack of personal and environmental hygiene, and inadequate access to clean drinking and potable water (2, 4-6). Socioeconomic situation, hygiene, and education levels in Turkey, which vary depending on the prevalence of intestinal parasites in different geographical regions, have reached 90% in some endemic areas (2, 5, 7). The symptoms of intestinal parasitic infections include abdominal pain, constipation or long-lasting diarrhea, sensation of gas and tension in the abdomen, change in the appearance of feces, bloody mucous stools, rectal fullness, anal itching, bloating, nausea and vomiting, appetite problems, weight loss, sleep disorder, irritability, and other symptoms such as fatigue, burnout symptoms, skin rashes, eczema, urticaria, muscle aches, joint pain, iron deficiency anemia, iron deficiency, growth and mental retardation, and rectal prolapses (8, 9). After treating these infections, the symptoms such as anemia, iron deficiency, weakness, muscle weakness during the infection, and dysregulation of the gastrointestinal system need to be relieved.

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