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Can Parasites Worsen Breast Implant Illness Symptoms?
Dr. Whitfield's Answer
Dr. Todd Watts, co-founder of CellCore Biosciences and a specialist in parasitology, explains how parasitic infections compound the symptom burden in breast implant illness patients. This episode covers why standard parasite testing misses most infections and what drainage pathways must be open before treatment.
Key Takeaways
- 1Parasitic infections are far more common than most practitioners recognize and can mimic BII symptoms
- 2Standard stool testing misses up to 76% of parasitic infections — advanced testing is essential
- 3Drainage pathways (liver, lymph, colon) must be functioning before initiating parasite protocols
- 4Addressing parasites as part of a comprehensive BII recovery plan can resolve persistent symptoms