Dry statistics show that half of the world’s population are carriers of parasitic worms. Currently, there are more than 200 types of scientists. A person has lived for many years without paying attention to symptoms, and he is not aware of the existence of uninvited "guests". But the opposite is more common: organisms weakened by the presence of parasites are easily "captured" by various diseases (including oncology). Some worms can be removed with medicine, but there are some worms that can only be removed by surgery.
Various parasites and infection methods
In order to successfully fight, you need to witness the enemy. What are the parasites in the human body and where should you look for them?
- Roundis the most common group. These include pinworms, roundworms, toxoplasma, whipworms, and abrasions. They live in the human digestive system. Infection can occur when eating unwashed vegetables, fruits, and green foods. At the same time, you even need to wash all products from your garden. Eating salted fish, bacon and poorly fried meat is also dangerous for worms. Those who have pets (cats and dogs) are in danger. Some parasites do not reproduce in animals, but the latter are their active carriers.
- Tape-Pork and beef tapeworm, Echinococcus occidentalis, broad broadworm. These are the biggest representatives of worms-for example, tape worms reach 25 m in length. They have the unique ability to nourish the entire body. In addition, they can move throughout the human body, including the brain and spinal cord. Such worms are infected by eating cooked meat and fish-people who are sick may be the source of delicacies. Products that have passed strict veterinary control should be purchased.
- Subcutaneous-dirofilaria, filamentous nematode, Lista. They reproduce in the host's subcutaneous tissue. This type of parasite is most common in tropical countries-India, Iraq, Africa. Infections are spread by blood-sucking insects-mosquitoes, flies, bed bugs. Its main symptom is a small formation, when it is pressed, it will move.
- Flukes (flukes)-cramps (liver flukes), schistosomiasis, cramps. They live in the liver, biliary tract, pancreas, and intestines. The infection is caused by half-cooked, poorly salted or cooked fish. Drinking uncoiled water also helps to obtain parasites.
- Tissue-Trypanosomes, Finns live in the brain and spinal cord, myomatosis is found in the rhabdomyomus, and microsporidia are found in the connective tissue. This type lives in various tissues of the human body. Basically, the carriers are wild and domestic animals and birds-horses, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats. Parasites enter the human body through cooked meat.
Symptoms of infection
It is not always realistic to easily determine that the "guest" has sunk in the body. Infected people have the ability to not know their existence for many years. Often, the signs of the presence of parasites are very similar to the symptoms of certain diseases. A complete list of the signals the body sends when danger occurs:
- Alternation of constipation and diarrhea-the initial symptoms are caused by too many or too large numbers of internal parasites, which block the intestinal cavity. The occurrence of diarrhea is caused by a special substance secreted by protozoa, which can destroy chloride and sodium.
- Flatulence (increased gas production) and bloating are the result of inflammation of the digestive tract destroyed by worms. Therefore, fat is not absorbed in the small intestine, but enters the large intestine immediately.
- Bruxism (bruxism) is a clear sign of infection. This is how the nervous system responds to certain stimuli.
- Skin problems-peeling, acne, boils, eczema, papilloma, warts, changes in the structure of hair and nails, allergic manifestations. These symptoms occur because protozoa secrete many toxins, and the liver cannot deal with this toxin. Therefore, they all accumulate in the human body. The human body attempts to remove this dirt in any way, including through the skin.
- Rapid weight loss or gain-"Because" the worm absorbs nutrients, the human body lacks nutrients, resulting in weight loss; weight loss is caused by a drop in blood sugar, and this hunger increases the hunger that the patient must continue to satisfySense; Joint and muscle aches are caused by the movement of parasites in the body and their formation in muscles and joint fluid. This symptom indicates inflammation of the tissue;
- Decreased immunity, leading to permanent disease, difficult to diagnose. The reason is the human immune system's fight against worms. When this symptom occurs, the amount of immunoglobulin decreases, and the body does not help to fight off viruses and infections.
- Since worms enter the respiratory tract during their migration, they often have coughs, large amounts of sputum, runny nose, and fever. Parasites in the body can cause asthma and pneumonia.
- When infected with pinworms, severe itching in the anus adds to the listed symptoms of the presence of parasites. This is due to the fact that female pinworms crawl out at night to lay eggs, sometimes causing an unbearable burning sensation.
See a doctor
If a person finds at least 3-4 of the above symptoms, then you need to see a doctor and receive treatment as soon as possible.
In this case, please contact the following experts:
- Parasitologist;
- Wormologist;
- infectious disease specialist;
- Pediatrician;
- Therapist.
Experts will definitely recommend test content and choose the best treatment based on the results. It depends on the symptoms and treatment. Research alone cannot provide a definitive answer to the presence or absence of parasites. Perform 7-8 tests on certain types of worms.
Another important nuance:If the infection is confirmed, all family members will be treated and prevented from parasites. Most protozoa quickly spread to daily life: through tableware and daily necessities.
The reasons to see a doctor are as follows:
- I recently traveled abroad, especially when I came back from a trip from Africa or Asia;
- There are various impurities in the stool-mucus, blood;
- Sudden weight loss;
- Anal itching;
- Long-term diarrhea or alternating constipation and diarrhea;
- Frequent colds or other diseases.
Worm disease is accompanied by many symptoms. Few people realize that ordinary fatigue may be the result of worm invasion. A baby infected by a parasite immediately began to lose appetite, he didn't even want to eat his favorite dishes, he wanted sweets. Abdominal pain and cramps, nausea (especially in the morning), diarrhea. Usually, children become moody, irritable, disturbed sleep, teeth grinding can be observed in dreams (although today scientists are arguing whether teeth grinding is a sign of helminthiasis), bladder emptying, and coughing (no cold signs). Worms can cause delays in the physical and mental development of children, and are accompanied by helminthiasis, which appear after puberty, and memory and thinking disorders are observed.
People who eat dried, semi-raw meat, unheated minced meat and fresh fish are at risk. This also includes children of preschool and elementary school age, pet owners, employees of veterinary clinics, and people who regularly engage in professional or other activities on the land. For example, summer residents.
To prevent parasitic infections, some rules must be followed:
- Wash your hands frequently, especially children and adults after contact with animals;
- Kill family insects-flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches;
- It is best to wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly with warm water.
Medications
A variety of drugs can be used to combat parasites. Those who wish to achieve good results in battles with internal enemies need to know the targets of the war. It was only discovered after going to the doctor and passing the test.
Of course, some drugs can successfully cure multiple worms at once. However, they not only kill parasites, but also useful microbes. After taking it, a course of treatment is required.
Under no circumstances should you heal yourself. All anti-glutathione drugs are synthetic drugs that have toxic effects on the liver, blood cells and immune system. Therefore, do not use them without the need and advice of a doctor. For prevention, it is best to use folk recipes to treat human worms.
Folk remedies
Even if there are no symptoms of parasites, prevention should be done every six months or a year. It has long been known that worms cannot tolerate smelly herbs and plants: onions, garlic, tansy, and wormwood. The oldest known worm therapy is pumpkin seeds. It is sufficient to buy a pack of this product in any pharmacy or store, peel it carefully (but do not remove the green shell) and eat.
There are many popular ways to get rid of worms. Here is the easiest way:
- In spring and summer, they ate a few sorrel leaves on an empty stomach.
- In winter, it is very good to add fennel infusion in the bath. The substance easily enters the human body through the pores of the skin. And because of its pungent odor, the parasites cannot tolerate it.
- is definitely a therapy that everyone can afford, even pregnant and lactating women-pumpkin seeds;
- 200ml pour 2 tablespoons. l. Oak bark. Keep in a closed thermos-this way, the plant fungicide in the water will be better saturated;
- An art. l. Pour the tansy flower into a glass of boiling water, and then keep it under the lid for 4 hours. After that, strain and drink 1 tablespoon. l. Half an hour before meals 4 times a day;
- Mix 150 ml of alcohol and 1 tablespoon. l. Artemisia. Inject the mixture for 2 weeks, and then 20 drops a day 30 minutes before the meal, 3 times in total.
Don’t be shy, let the worm infection problem be solved. Many diseases can be avoided if you turn to a specialist when the first signs of the disease appear and receive treatment. After the parasites are removed, the basic hygiene rules will be followed-the worms will no longer appear in the body. After all, it is easier to prevent a disease than to cure it painfully for a long time.