World Chagas Disease Day 2025: Key Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore!

By Vanshika Gaur
14 Apr 2025, 07:00 IST

Chagas disease is a parasitic infection transmitted by triatomine bugs, also known as ‘kissing bugs’. If left untreated, it can lead to digestive tract and heart damage. There are several symptoms of the disease that should not be ignored. Tap to know!

Headache

The infection can trigger inflammation in the head causing headaches, dizziness, and light sensitivity.

Digestive Issues

The disease can also cause digestive issues as it damages the gastrointestinal tract nerves making it difficult to swallow food, abdominal pain, and more.

Swollen Eyelid

Eye swelling can also occur in Chagas disease. This symptom is also known as Romana’s sign, which causes redness and pain on one side of the face.

Appetite Loss

The Chagas disease can also cause nausea, leading to appetite loss, and resulting in weight loss.

Body Ache

When the immune system helps fight the infection, the body, muscles, and joints may feel sore and ache.

Fever

The most common symptom of any disease is fever. While experiencing Chagas disease, the body suffers from fever as it is trying to fight off the infection.

Information Credits

This information is sourced from the World Health Organization (WHO). It is advisable to immediately seek medical attention if you are experiencing any symptoms of Chagas disease.