3. Unexplained Weakness
Another symptom of leishmaniasis is being tired and weak. It may feel like you have the flu. This flu-like symptom such as achiness, lethargy, and the general feeling of not being well is associated with a number of infections, conditions, and other issues, not just the flu. Typically, a person who is suffering from leishmaniasis will start to feel bad after the skin ulcers begin to appear.
However, some people have these symptoms without any type of ulcers. It is easy to write off these symptoms as a common cold or the flu. However, in the case of leishmaniasis, the symptoms do not typically go away after a week or so.
If you have an overwhelming feeling of just not being well and you are not sure what the cause of this may be, it is important to see your doctor in order to determine the underlying cause.