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Symptoms of parasites in the body and methods of treatment

Dry statistics say that half of the world's population is a carrier of parasitic worms. Currently, scientists have more than 200 species. A person lives for many years, does not pay attention to the symptoms and does not know about the presence of uninvited "guests". But the opposite is true: an organism weakened by the presence of parasites is an easy "hunt" for various diseases, from oncology. Some of the worms are removed with medication, but there are only survivors.

Types 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. Roundwormsare the most common group. These include pinworms, roundworms, toxocara, whipworms, crumbs. They live in the human digestive system. Infection occurs when eating unwashed vegetables, fruits and greens. At the same time, you should wash any product, even from your own garden. There is also a risk of infection with helminths by eating salted fish, pork and lightly fried meat. Those at risk are pets - cats and dogs. Some parasites do not reproduce in animals, but the latter are their active carriers.
  2. Cassette- pork and cattle tapeworms, echinococcus, tapeworms. These are the largest representatives of the worms - for example, the length of the ribbon reaches 25 m. They have a unique ability to nourish the whole body. In addition, they can move in the human body, including the brain and spinal cord. Worms of this class are infected by eating poorly cooked meat and fish - a sick person can be a source of delicious food. Products that have passed strict veterinary control must be purchased.
  3. Subcutaneous- dirophylaria, filamentous nematode, ringworm. They multiply in the subcutaneous tissue of the host. The most common parasites of this type are found in tropical countries - India, Iraq, Africa. The infection is spread by blood-sucking insects - mosquitoes, flies, bedbugs. The main symptom is a small formation that moves when pressed.
  4. Trematodes (flukes)- fasiola (liver fluke), schistosome, fascilopsis. They live in the liver, bile ducts, pancreas and intestines. The infection is caused by half-cooked, lightly salted or undercooked fish. Drinking unboiled water also helps to get rid of parasites.
  5. Tissue- fins, brain and spinal cord, sarcosporidia - live in striated muscles, microsporidia - in connective tissue. This class lives in different tissues of the body. The main carriers are wild and domestic animals and birds - horses, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats. Parasites enter the human body through poorly cooked meat.

symptoms of infection

It's not always realistic to easily identify "guests" in the body. An infected person may be unaware of their presence for several years. Often the symptoms of parasites are very similar to the symptoms of certain diseases. There is a complete list of signals that the body gives in case of danger:

  1. anemia - excessive amounts of protozoa cause large blood loss caused by iron deficiency;
  2. nausea, abdominal pain - worms irritate and damage the walls of internal organs, resulting in wounds, micro-cracks and inflammation;
  3. Alternation of constipation and diarrhea - the first symptom occurs due to the large number or excessive size of the parasite in the body, which contributes to the blockage of the intestinal lumen. The appearance of diarrhea is stimulated by special substances secreted by protozoa that can destroy chlorides and sodium;
  4. Flatulence (increased gas production) and bloating are the result of inflammation caused by worms in the digestive system. For this reason, fats in the small intestine are not immediately absorbed in the small intestine;
  5. Bruxism (tooth decay) is a clear sign of infection. How the nervous system reacts to a particular stimulus;
  6. skin problems - peeling, acne, sores, eczema, papillomas, warts, changes in the structure of hair and nails, allergic manifestations. These symptoms are caused by the protozoa secreting many toxins that the liver cannot cope with. Therefore, they all come together in one person. The body tries to get rid of this dirt in any way, including cleansing the skin;
  7. A sharp decrease or increase in weight - "due" to the absorption of food by worms, the human body suffers from their deficiency, which leads to weight loss; weight gain is caused by a drop in sugar, which increases the feeling of hunger that the patient must constantly provide;
  8. Pain in the joints and muscles is caused by the movement of parasites throughout the body and their location in the muscles and joint fluid. This symptom speaks of tissue inflammation;
  9. Impairment of immunity leading to chronic diseases that are difficult to diagnose. This is because the human immune system fights worms. With this symptom, the amount of immunoglobulin decreases and the body becomes helpless against the attacks of viruses and infections;
  10. Often occurs due to coughing, excessive sputum production, runny nose, fever, and worms entering the respiratory tract during the migration process. Parasites in the body can cause the development of asthma and pneumonia;
  11. Increased fatigue, nervousness, irritability, worms are caused by the consumption of nutrients necessary for a person - magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron;
  12. When infected with pinworms, severe itching in the anus is added to the listed symptoms of the presence of the parasite. This is because female pinworms crawl out at night to lay their eggs, which sometimes causes an unbearable burning sensation.

see a doctor

If at least 3-4 of the above symptoms are found in a person, you should see a doctor and get treatment as soon as possible.

In such cases, contact the following specialists:

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

The specialist will definitely give a recommendation for the tests and choose the optimal therapy based on the results. Must be appropriate for symptoms and treatment. Studies alone are unlikely to give a definitive answer as to whether there are parasites. For some types of worms, the tests are performed 7-8 times.

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

Reasons to go to the doctor are:

  • a recent return from a trip abroad, especially to Africa or Asia;
  • presence of various impurities in feces - mucus, blood;
  • sudden weight loss;
  • itching in the anus;
  • alternating constipation with prolonged diarrhea or diarrhea;
  • often colds or other illnesses.

There are a number of symptoms that accompany helminthiasis. Very few people understand that simple fatigue can be a result of helminthic invasions. A baby infected with parasites immediately begins to lose his appetite and does not even want to eat his favorite foods, he wants to eat sweets. There are pains and cramps in the abdomen, nausea (especially in the morning), diarrhea. Often a child becomes fragile, irritable, sleep is disturbed, teeth are moved during sleep (although today scientists claim that biting is a sign of helminthiasis), bladder emptying, cough (without signs of a cold). Worms cause delays in physical and mental development in children, with helminthiasis later in adulthood, memory and thinking disorders are observed.

At risk are lovers of dried and semi-raw meat, unprocessed minced meat, fresh fish. This includes preschool and elementary school-age children, pet owners, veterinary clinic staff, and those who frequently work the land in occupations or other activities. For example, spring residents.

To prevent parasitic worms, you need to follow some rules:

  • Wash hands more often, especially for children and adults after contact with animals;
  • kill domestic insects - flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches;
  • Wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly, preferably with warm boiled water.

Drug Treatment

There are a wide range of medicines available to fight parasites. Those who want to achieve a good result in the fight against the internal enemy must know against whom the war is going. This is only detected after going to a doctor and undergoing tests.

Of course, there are drugs that can successfully treat several types of worms at once. However, they kill not only parasites, but also the beneficial microflora of humans. After taking them, a course of rehabilitation therapy is carried out.

Under no circumstances should you heal yourself. All antiglustans are synthetic drugs that can have toxic effects on the liver, blood cells and the immune system. For this reason, do not use without the need and advice of a doctor. To prevent it, it is better to use folk recipes to treat worms in humans.

Folk remedies

Although there are no signs of parasites, prophylaxis is performed every six months or once a year. It has long been known that worms cannot tolerate fragrant herbs and plants: onions, garlic, thyme, wormwood. The oldest known remedy for helminths is pumpkin seeds. It is enough to buy a package of this product in any pharmacy or store, carefully peel it (but not to remove the green peel) and eat it.

There are many popular ways to get rid of helminths. The simplest ones:

  1. eat a few sorrel leaves on an empty stomach in spring and autumn;
  2. In winter, it is very good to take a bath by adding an infusion of anise. This substance easily enters the body through the pores of the skin. And because of the pungent odor, parasites can't stand it;
  3. a tool that absolutely everyone, even pregnant and lactating women, will pay for - pumpkin seeds;
  4. Pour two tablespoons of two hundred ml. l. oak bark. Insist in a closed thermos - so the water is better saturated with phytoncides;
  5. an art. l. tansy flowers are poured into a glass of boiling water and then insist under the lid for 4 hours. After that, strain and to 1 tbsp. l. 4 times a day for half an hour before meals;
  6. Mix 150 ml of alcohol and 1 tbsp. l. wormwoodThe mixture is brewed for 2 weeks, then 20 drops 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals.

You don't have to be shy and allow the helminth infection to progress. Many diseases can be avoided if you see a specialist at the first signs of a disease and undergo a course of treatment. After getting rid of parasites, the basic rules of hygiene are followed - worms will no longer appear on the body. After all, prevention of a disease is easier than long-term and painful treatment.