Chronic infections with parasites such as Borrelia, Babesia, Bartonella, Helicobacter pylori or Lamblia can cause a variety of long-lasting and often difficult to grasp symptoms. They are also much more common than is usually assumed. At our Center for Functional Medicine, we are dedicated to the detection and holistic treatment of these often overlooked diseases in order to help our patients improve their health and quality of life.
SYMPTOMS
Persistent tiredness and exhaustion
Many patients suffer from chronic fatigue, which severely affects their daily lives.
Joint and muscle pain
Aching joints and muscles are common complaints in chronic infections.
Digestive problems and intolerances
Symptoms such as gastrointestinal complaints, flatulence and food intolerances often occur in connection with these infections.
Approach
Observations
Chronic infections as disease triggers are considered far too rarely by human physicians in Germany. Medical expertise in parasitic diseases, such as worm infections, was much more pronounced in the past, especially in the post-war period. Nowadays, it is often assumed that parasitic infections hardly play a role in modern societies. However, this assumption is misleading. Both humans and pets are susceptible to worm infections, for example, and humans and pets live particularly closely together nowadays.
Other infections such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis or babesiosis are also more common in our latitudes than assumed and are very likely not only transmitted via ticks. Parasitic infections can have far-reaching health consequences, including the triggering of autoimmune diseases or mental illnesses.
Other infections such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis or babesiosis are also more common in our latitudes than assumed and are very likely not only transmitted via ticks. Parasitic infections can have far-reaching health consequences, including the triggering of autoimmune diseases or mental illnesses.
Forms of therapy
We use advanced laboratory tests and work with specialist laboratories in this area to identify specific pathogens. The tests include serological examinations, PCR tests and special stool examinations to detect even hidden infections. In addition, we evaluate the immune system and general health in order to provide targeted support for your body.
Our therapeutic approach to chronic infections is as individualized as it is comprehensive. Based on the diagnostic results, we develop personalized treatment plans that may include the following:
- Targeted antibiotic therapy: In the case of bacterial infections such as Lyme disease and Helicobacter, we use targeted antibiotics, taking care to avoid antibiotic resistance and minimize side effects.
- Naturopathic and herbal therapies: We also use naturopathic remedies and herbal preparations to support conventional treatment and strengthen the immune system.
- Dietary changes: A diet specially tailored to the patient can help to strengthen the immune system and reduce inflammatory processes in the body. This can be particularly important in the case of intestinal infections such as lamblia.
- Complementary measures to strengthen the immune system: These include nutritional supplements, infusions, probiotics and other supportive therapies that strengthen the immune system and help the body to fight the infection more effectively.
"The frequency of chronic infectious diseases with various parasites is greatly underestimated and can cause a variety of long-lasting and completely different symptoms."
Dr. med Sophia Wachner