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Flu-Like Symptoms That Seem Unrelated
Within a few weeks after being bitten, some people develop mild flu-like symptoms. These often include:
Fever
Fatigue or weakness
Headaches
Muscle or joint pain
Loss of appetite
Because these symptoms resemble a common viral illness, they are frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed.
Swollen Lymph Nodes
Another early warning sign is swollen lymph nodes, particularly near the site of the bite. This swelling occurs as the immune system responds to the parasite. Lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin may feel tender or enlarged.
Digestive Discomfort
Some individuals experience nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or vomiting during the early phase of infection. While not as common, these symptoms may appear if the parasite affects the digestive system early on.
Why Early Symptoms Are Dangerous to Ignore
The acute phase of Chagas disease may last weeks or months and often resolves on its own—even without treatment. But this does not mean the infection is gone. In many cases, the parasite remains hidden in the body for years or decades.
Later in life, untreated Chagas disease can lead to serious heart problems, including heart enlargement, arrhythmias, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest. Digestive complications, such as an enlarged colon or esophagus, can also occur.
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