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Amoebic Dysentery Symptoms

Amoebic dysentery is a condition caused when a single-celled animal known as an amoeba gets into your digestive system and burrows a hole in your intestinal wall. The condition is normally diagnosed using a blood test and a stool sample. Your doctor may choose to treat you using a regiment of antibiotics, recommend a change in your eating habits, or a combination of the two.

  1. Flu-Like Symptoms

    • Some of the symptoms of amoebic dysentery resemble symptoms of the flu. You may experience abdominal pain, nausea that could lead to vomiting, and diarrhea. You may run a fever and you could start to experience a general achy feeling that is normally associated with the flu. It is possible that you feel run down and suffer from prolonged episodes of fatigue.

    Digestive Symptoms

    • Because amoebic dysentery strikes the intestines it may start to create symptoms associated with your digestive system. Your stomach may feel bloated, and you may experience unexplained weight loss. You may feel severe abdominal cramps, and may notice distension in your abdomen which is part of your abdomen sticking out that would not normally be extended. You will have a general gaseous feeling, and may also suffer from dehydration.

    Bleeding

    • Some of the symptoms of amoebic dysentery involve bleeding that is immediately noticeable. The more common instances of bleeding during amoebic dysentery are rectal bleeding, and you may begin bleeding within your intestines, which will show itself in the form of a bloody discharge when you are trying to make a bowel movement or as blood in your stool. You may also experience anemia, which is a condition that prevents the proper production of red blood cells to carry oxygen to the internal organs. This will make you feel tired.

    Skin

    • One of the symptoms of amoebic dysentery that becomes noticeable over time is a change in the color of your skin. You may develop a chalky or pale color to your skin that will take over your entire body.

    Aversion to Food

    • One of the unique symptoms of amoebic dysentery that may help your doctor to correctly diagnose the condition is that you may develop a complete aversion to wanting to eat or drink. Because the condition can become so painful and uncomfortable, you may decide that you do not want to eat or drink to avoid feeling the symptoms.

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