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Signs of the presence of parasites in the body and methods of treatment

The dry statistics say that half of the world's population is carriers of parasitic worms. Currently, scientists have more than 200 species of them. A person has lived for many years, not paying attention to symptoms and not knowing the presence of uninvited "guests". But more often the opposite happens: an organism, weakened by the presence of parasites, becomes an easy "catch" for various types of diseases, up to oncology. Some worms are removed with drugs, but there are also those that are only removed surgically.

Varieties of parasites and methods of infection

For a successful fight you need to know the enemy by sight. What are parasites in the human body and where exactly should you look for them?

  1. nematodesare the most common group. These include pinworms, roundworms, toxocara, whipworms, scratches. They live in the digestive system of humans. Infection occurs when you eat unwashed vegetables, fruits, and vegetables. At the same time, you need to wash any products, even from your garden. There is also the danger of contracting helminths from eating salted fish, bacon and poorly fried meat. At risk are those who have pets: dogs and cats. Some parasites do not multiply in animals, but the latter are their active carriers.
  2. Tape- swine and bovine tapeworm, echinococcus, broad tapeworm. These are the largest representatives of worms: tapeworm, for example, reaches 25 m in length. They have the unique ability to nourish the whole body. In addition, they can move throughout the human body, including the brain and spinal cord. Worms of this class are infected by eating poorly cooked meat and fish - a sick individual can be the source of a tasty dish. Products that have passed strict veterinary control should be purchased.
  3. Subcutaneous- heartworm, filamentous nematode, rishta. They multiply in the host's subcutaneous tissue. The most widespread parasites of this type are found in tropical countries: India, Iraq, Africa. The infection is spread by blood-sucking insects: mosquitoes, flies, bedbugs. Its main symptom is a small formation that, when pressed on it, moves.
  4. Trematodes (flukes)- fasciola (liver fluke), schistosome, fascilopsis. They live in the liver, biliary tract, pancreas, intestine. The infection is caused by half-cooked, lightly salted or undercooked fish. Drinking unboiled water also contributes to the acquisition of parasites.
  5. Tissue- trypanosomes, Finns live in the brain and spinal cord, sarcosporidia - in striated muscles and microsporidia - in connective tissues. This class lives in various tissues of the body. Basically, transporters are wild and domestic animals and birds: horses, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats. Through poorly cooked meat, parasites make their way into the human body.

Symptoms of Infection

It is not always realistic to easily determine that "guests" have settled in the body. An infected person is able to ignore their presence for several years. Very often the signs of the presence of parasites are very similar to the symptoms of some diseases. There is a whole list of signals that the body gives in case of danger:

  1. anemia - an excessive amount of protozoa causes a great deal of blood loss, which is the cause of iron deficiency;
  2. nausea, abdominal pain - worms irritate and damage the walls of internal organs, as a result of which wounds, microcracks and inflammation are formed;
  3. alternation of constipation and diarrhea - the first symptom occurs due to the large number or excessive size of parasites in the body, which contributes to the blockage of the intestinal lumen. The appearance of diarrhea is caused by special substances secreted by the protozoa that can destroy chlorides and sodium;
  4. flatulence (increased gas production) and bloating are the result of an inflammation of the digestive tract damaged by worms. For this reason, the absorption of fats in the small intestine does not occur, which immediately enter the large intestine;
  5. Bruxism (teeth grinding) is a clear sign of infection. This is how the nervous system reacts to a certain stimulus;
  6. skin problems: peeling, acne, boils, eczema, papillomas, warts, changes in the structure of hair and nails, allergic manifestations. These symptoms occur due to the fact that the protozoa secrete many toxins that the liver cannot cope with eliminating. As a result, they all accumulate within a person. The body tries to get rid of this dirt in any way, including removal through the skin;
  7. a sharp decrease or gain in weight - "thanks" to the absorption of nutrients by worms, the human body experiences a lack of them, which leads to a decrease in weight; weight gain occurs due to a drop in blood sugar, which increases the feeling of hunger, which the patient must constantly satisfy;
  8. pains in the joints and muscles are due to the movement of parasites through the body and their settlement in the muscles and joint fluid. This symptom speaks of tissue inflammation;
  9. deterioration of immunity, which causes permanent diseases that are difficult to diagnose. The reason for this is the struggle of the human immune system with worms. With this symptom, the amount of immunoglobulin decreases and the body becomes powerless against the attacks of viruses and infections;
  10. frequent cough, copious production of sputum, runny nose, fever occur due to the fact that during the migration process the worms enter the respiratory tract. Parasites in the body can provoke the development of asthma and pneumonia;
  11. increased fatigue, nervousness, irritability are caused by the fact that worms consume the necessary nutrients for a person, which the body does not receive: magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron;
  12. if infected with pinworms, severe itching in the anus is added to the listed symptoms of the presence of parasites. This is because female pinworms crawl out to lay eggs overnight, which sometimes causes an intolerable burning sensation.

See a doctor

If a person has at least 3-4 of the above symptoms, as soon as possible it is necessary to consult a doctor and undergo treatment.

In such cases, contact the following specialists:

  • parasitologist;
  • helminthologist;
  • infectious disease specialist;
  • pediatrician;
  • therapist.

The specialist will certainly give a referral for tests and, based on their results, will select the optimal therapy. Depending on the symptoms and the treatment it should be appropriate. Research alone is unlikely to provide a definitive answer on the presence or absence of parasites. Tests for some types of worms are run 7-8 times.

Another important nuance:if the infection is confirmed, all family members are treated and prevented from parasites. Most protozoa spread rapidly in everyday life: through dishes, through household items.

The reason for going to the doctor is as follows:

  • recent return from a trip abroad, mainly from African or Asian countries;
  • the presence of various impurities in the stool: mucus, blood;
  • sudden weight loss;
  • itching in the anus;
  • prolonged diarrhea or constipation alternating with diarrhea;
  • frequent colds or other diseases.

There are a number of symptoms that accompany helminthiasis. Few people realize that banal fatigue can be a consequence of helminthic invasions. A child who is infected with parasites immediately begins to lose his appetite and does not even want to eat his favorite dishes, he wants to eat sweets. There are pains and cramps in the abdomen, nausea (especially in the morning), diarrhea. Often a child becomes moody, irritable, his sleep is disturbed, teeth grinding can be observed in a dream (although today scientists argue whether grinding is a sign of helminthiasis), emptying of the bladder, coughing (no signs of a cold). Worms cause a delay in physical and mental development in children, with helminthiasis, puberty occurs later, memory and thinking disorders are observed.

Lovers of dry and semi-raw meat, minced meat not thermally processed, fresh fish are at risk. This also includes preschool and primary children, pet owners, employees of veterinary clinics and those who, in professional or other activities, often work with the land. For example, summer residents.

To prevent parasitic worm infection, you have to follow some rules:

  • wash hands more often, especially for children and adults after contact with animals;
  • kills domestic insects: flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches;
  • wash fruit and vegetables thoroughly, preferably with hot boiled water.

Drug treatment

A wide range of medications are available to fight parasites. Whoever wants to get a good result in the fight against an internal enemy must know who the war is going against. This is discovered only after visiting a doctor and passing tests.

Of course, there are drugs that can successfully treat different types of worms at the same time. However, they kill not only parasites, but also the useful microflora of people. After taking them, a course of restorative therapy is performed.

In no case should you cure yourself. All antiglustants are synthetic drugs that can have toxic effects on the liver, blood cells and the immune system. For this reason, do not use them without the need and advice of a doctor. For prevention, it is best to use folk recipes for the treatment of worms in humans.

Folk remedies

Even if there are no symptoms of parasites, prophylaxis is done every six months to a year. It has long been known that worms do not tolerate odorous herbs and plants: onions, garlic, tansy, wormwood. The oldest known remedy for helminths is pumpkin seeds. It is enough to buy a package of this product at any pharmacy or store, carefully peel (but so as not to remove the green shell) and eat.

There are many popular ways to get rid of helminths. Here are the simplest:

  1. in spring and summer eat several leaves of sorrel on an empty stomach;
  2. in winter it is very good to take baths with the addition of aniseed infusion. This substance easily enters the body through the pores of the skin. And because it has a pungent odor, parasites cannot tolerate it;
  3. a remedy that everyone can afford, even pregnant and lactating women: pumpkin seeds;
  4. two hundred ml pour 2 tbsp. L. oak bark. Insist in a closed thermos, so the water is better saturated with phytoncides;
  5. an art. L. tansy flowers are poured with a glass of boiling water, and then insisted under the lid for 4 hours. After that, filter and drink 1 tbsp. L. 4 times a day half an hour before meals;
  6. mix 150 ml of alcohol and 1 tbsp. L. absinthe. The mixture is infused for 2 weeks, after which 20 drops are taken 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals.

You don't need to be shy and let the problem of helminth infection take its course. If you go to a specialist when the first signs of a disease appear and undergo a course of treatment, you can avoid many diseases. After getting rid of the parasites, basic hygiene rules are observed, and the worms will never appear in the body again. After all, it is easier to prevent a disease than to treat it long and painfully.