My child has been diagnosed with parasites. Should I treat them?

Without seeing the quality of the test report, I can’t really comment but can say in general that parasites are excessively diagnosed and over-treated, in my opinion. Unfortunately, some questionable laboratories identify a group of organisms that we carry called protozoa, and they are erroneously being treated when it is not warranted. If someone claims your child has a parasite, please have it confirmed by a traditional medical physician. Intestinal parasites are very easy to diagnose and treat reliably, and long-term treatment with anti-parasitic medications can further disrupt the intestinal balance of your child’s gut bacteria.