In order to timely recognize symptoms and successfully treat parasites in the human body, patients should consult a doctor at the first signs of disease.
There are currently around 300 types of microorganisms that can successfully exist in the internal organs of humans.
The main route of parasite infestation is through dirty hands, objects and food.
Invasive diseases are treated with drugs and traditional medicine; in severe cases, surgery may be required.
The main groups of parasites in the human body
Having penetrated into the internal environment, parasites in the human body feed on nutrients or organ tissues supplied with food.
In the future, the lack of micro and macroelements, minerals and vitamins causes various disturbances in the work of all systems and organs in patients.
Main routes of infection:
- oral-fecal- parasites enter the human body after eating contaminated food and water;
- contact-family- larvae and eggs of worms penetrate a person due to unwashed hands after contact with infected objects or animals;
- through the skin- parasite larvae enter the skin or through the bites of vector insects.
There are different types of worms:
- round;
- tape;
- subcutaneous;
- trematodes;
- fabric.
The nematode group is the largest and most widespread. It includes roundworms, pinworms, whipworms, toxocara and worms.
Parasites enter the human body through dirty hands or mouth after eating contaminated foods: fruits, vegetables, untreated meat. Nematodes settle in the gastrointestinal tract of patients.
Tape parasites include bovine and porcine tapeworms, broad tapeworms and echinococcus. The worms of this group are large. For example, a tapeworm can reach a length of 25 m.
Being in the human body, tapeworms can feed on any tissue and fluid. The sources of these parasites are improperly cooked meat and fish.
The next type are the subcutaneous worms. They are more common in exotic countries: the African continent, India, Iraq and so on.
Signs of the presence of parasites in the human body - formations that move under the skin, causing severe pain.
Infection of infected patients occurs through the bites of flies, mosquitoes or bedbugs, i. e. blood-sucking insects.
Trematodes (flukes) - liver fluke (fluke or fasciola), schistosome, fascilopsis.
Parasites live in the human liver, pancreas, biliary tract and intestines.
Patients are infected with unboiled water, milk, unpasteurized cheeses, inadequately processed meat and fish.
Tissue parasites in humans include trypanosomes, Finns, sarcosporidia, and microsporidia. Helminths of this group settle in human lungs, spinal cord, brain and muscle tissue.
The carriers of parasites are wild and domestic animals: horses, pigs, chickens and others. Tissue worms are transmitted to humans through poorly cooked meat.
Symptoms of parasitic diseases
Symptoms and treatments for parasites in the human body vary according to the type of worm.
Parasites have adapted perfectly to being inside human organs, turning them into their home.
People may absolutely not notice the presence of worms, but parasitic infestations intensify the manifestation of chronic diseases in adults and children. Often these same signs indicate the penetration of parasites into the human body.
Worms and other parasitic organisms (protozoa or insects) feed and reproduce in the human body.
They infect the eyes, skin, hair and internal organs of patients. And only constant fatigue, drowsiness or obesity indicate that the patient is a carrier of parasites.
A sick person has the following symptoms of parasite infection:
- anemia unresponsive to treatment;
- weakness;
- unreasonable hunger;
- a sharp change in body weight in one direction or another;
- headache of unspecified etiology;
- constipation followed by diarrhea;
- signs of an irritable bowel;
- feeling of heaviness in the liver area;
- joint and muscle pain;
- skin manifestations (rash, neurodermatitis, and so on);
- decreased immunity;
- depression and neurosis;
- insomnia.
During the examination of the patient, the doctor visually examines his skin.
The signs of the presence of parasites in the human body are skin rashes, acne, paleness, sweat, first wrinkles, cracks, flaking and excessive brittle nails. Often these symptoms indicate that parasites are present in the patient's gastrointestinal tract.
If a child is infected with pinworms, the signs of parasites in the body are as follows: unbearable itching in the anal area.
The patient has a lack of growth, underdeveloped auricles, shortened fingers and falling out hair, as parasites in children absorb all substances important for development.
Due to the presence of worms in the human stomach and other digestive organs, the mucous membrane becomes inflamed and an abundant white coating forms on the tongue. Such patients must adhere to the dietary schedule.
Upon completion of the examination, the doctor analyzes the general condition of the patient's entire body in order to identify the manifestation of pathogenic factors.
For example, parasites in the body of women manifest their presence in the following way: patients experience general malaise, painful lower back pain, menstrual irregularities, and suffer from inflammation of the bladder and kidneys. Men can develop prostatitis and impotence.
Drug treatment
Parasites settle in a person's lungs, intestines, muscles, and other internal organs. In children, the symptoms of the disease appear in much the same way as in adult patients.
To treat parasites in a person as effectively as possible, the doctor must collect a complete medical history, including a description of symptoms and a collection of tests. During treatment, the patient is assigned a special diet.
Patients are referred for several tests before antihelminthic tablets are prescribed:
- fecal analysis for worm eggs;
- histological coprogram;
- serological blood test;
- and scan.
Several drugs are used to kill worms in the treatment of parasites in children and adults.
Each anthelmintic drug is intended to destroy a certain type of worms in the human body.
Special antiparasitic agents are prescribed to patients only in situations where the expected benefit outweighs the potential harm of the treatment.
Patients should not choose anthelmintic drugs and self-medicate without consulting a doctor, since drugs in this group are very toxic to humans. Also, during the treatment of parasites, patients are prescribed a diet.
Traditional methods of fighting parasites
Some folk remedies have an anthelmintic effect, so the destruction of parasites at home is carried out by resorting to their help.
But before starting treatment, patients should consult a doctor, as a diet containing infusions of certain plants can be dangerous in some chronic pathologies of the human body.
Among the common means of getting rid of parasites in the body of patients, the following are the most effective:
- garlic tincturefrom pinworms in the human body for the preparation of an enema: to prepare it, you need to knead 10 cloves of garlic, pour a glass of boiled water and leave for severalhours;
- pumpkin seedsis a simple method of killing tapeworms in the intestines of patients. For treatment on an empty stomach, eat 2 tablespoons of peeled seeds;
- onion infusion- is used against roundworms and pinworms in the human body. Half a can of finely chopped onion should be poured with a forty percent aqueous solution of ethyl alcohol and insisted for a week in a dark place. Then strain and take 1 tbsp. spoon half an hour before meals. Only adult patients and non-alcoholic patients can be treated with the infusion;
- decoction of walnuts- this remedy is used for nematodes in the human body. Unripe fruits are crushed, poured with boiling water and infused overnight. So they drink in portions a day.
Following the recommendations of traditional medicine, you can remove worms from the human body by burning spicy foods.
But they should be used in moderation against parasites in patients, as they have an irritating effect on the mucous membranes.
Pepper, ginger, mustard, garlic, onion, horseradish and cloves have a characteristic pronounced burnt flavor, which is not acceptable for helminths in the human intestine. Among the medicinal herbs against worms, wormwood is often used.
Pharmacies offer many drugs to kill parasites in the human body, but many of them have side effects and affect health.
Not all medicines for the elimination of helminths in the human body are allowed for pregnant women and children.
Preventive measures to prevent parasite infestation
Precautions are the most effective way to protect yourself from parasites in the human body. From childhood, all people are taught to wash their hands after working in a flower bed, bathroom, or walking on the street, as the soil and dust contain worm eggs.
Before traveling to exotic countries in equatorial latitudes, people should get all the necessary vaccinations to avoid getting sick with helminths.
By following simple preventive rules, anyone is able to successfully protect themselves from possible parasite infections.
Personal hygiene rules:
- regular thorough washing of hands and the space under the nails - this must be done after working in the sand, in the ground, after using the toilet, communicating with animals and before eating;
- nails should preferably be cut short, as parasite eggs can accumulate under the nails;
- vegetables, berries, fruits and other fruits and herbs should be washed under running water for a long time. This ensures that all worm eggs are washed off their surface;
- meat and fish must be heat treated. Meat with blood can be dangerous for human health, as it can contain parasite eggs and larvae;
- you must not drink unboiled water from wells and springs, as it may contain parasites;
- water and milk should only be drunk boiled to kill worms;
- pasteurized lactic acid products should be consumed. Raw cheeses can contain parasite eggs and larvae.
Experts recommend to undergo regular checks for the presence of parasites in the human body.
Do not take anthelmintic agents as a prophylactic parasite in internal organs, as they have a toxic effect.
Self-medication of parasites in the human body in any form can pose a health hazard. If there are pets in the family, they should be regularly dewormed.
Preventing parasites in the human body can help avoid many dangerous worms.
Compliance with the basic rules of personal hygiene can protect all family members, since helminthiasis in the human body is one of the most unpleasant parasitic diseases that disrupt the functioning of all internal systems and organs.