Parasites in the human body can cause serious damage to human health. But you can beat them. The main thing in this matter is timely detection and proper treatment.
Parasites in the human body: health hazards
In most cases, people are unaware that they have parasites in their body. In addition, the parasite selects not only the intestines as a habitat, but also other internal organs - the liver, the gallbladder, etc. However, despite this, it should be understood that infection with worms or helminths can cause serious disorders of the nervous and digestive systems, skin and allergic diseases, as well as cause deterioration of metabolic processes and premature aging of the body. According to some scientists, the presence of helminths inhibits the treatment of many diseases.
Pest eggs enter the human body through dirty hands, unwashed vegetables and fruits, contaminated fish and meat, dirty water, blood-sucking insects, and through contact with soil. In order to prevent the appearance of parasites on the body, special attention should be paid to preventive measures when dealing with pets - cats and dogs.
Signs of parasite infection
In most cases, helminthiasis, ie the infection of the body with a parasite, is characterized by the appearance of problems in the activity of the digestive system, general weakness and nervousness. But similar signs may indicate other diseases. Incidentally, nocturnal tooth decay, which can also be attributed to the symptoms of a worm infection, sometimes occurs due to a wrong bite, otolaryngological disease or nerve disorders. And a sharp decrease in weight in a patient infected with worms is already observed at an advanced stage. The danger of helminths lies in the fact that they have the ability to cover well. And yet, you need to know what symptoms are occurring that indicate an infection with this or that type of worm.
Signs of Ascaris:
- significant increase in temperature.
- dry or wet cough.
- skin rashes.
- sleep disorders and grinding of teeth.
- the appearance of sharp pain on the right side.
- decreased appetite.
- stool problems.
Signs of pinworms:
- itching sensation in the anus.
- loss of appetite
- dry mouth?
- frequent urge to go to the toilet, sometimes false.
- headaches?
- sleep disorders?
- the presence of cracks in the anus.
- urinary incontinence at night.
With the slightest suspicion that parasites have appeared in the body, you should immediately seek the help of a specialist who will perform the necessary tests and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
Treatment of parasites: diagnosis and treatment with drugs
Any parasites are not able to exist independently and feed the resources of their "host". Therefore, if the results of the tests performed show that a parasite has settled inside the body, you should not delay your visit to the hospital.
The treatment process is not easy, so it is best to perform it under the supervision of a specialist. A self-prepared treatment for parasites such as tincture or enema will not give a positive result. An appropriate and specialized approach will prevent the transition of helminthiasis to the stage of chronic disease.
Before starting the medication, the doctor suggests that the patient donate feces, urine, blood and sputum for laboratory tests. In addition, procedures such as ultrasound, tomography, endoscopy and enzymatic immunoassay will be prescribed. If worms are found in the body, the eosinophil content of the blood increases and the worm eggs appear in the feces. After examining the test results, the doctor determines what type of parasite the body is infected with. To get rid of each of them, a separate treatment is required. Usually, in such cases, the doctor prescribes a complex treatment, including taking:
- anthelmintic drugs against pests, aimed at controlling a specific type of parasite.
- enzymes, liver protectors, vitamins and drugs that increase the body's defenses.
- drugs that improve intestinal motility as well as the bile secretion process.
For maximum effectiveness, your doctor may recommend a gradual treatment:
- The first stage involves following a special diet and starting to take medications to clean the gastrointestinal tract and improve gallbladder function.
- The next step is immediate treatment, which consists of taking medication prescribed by your doctor.
- And the last step is to remove the damaged worms from the body.
Once all the parasites in the body are destroyed and removed, it may be necessary to restore impaired vital functions and strengthen the immune system. Activated carbon or enterozel can be used to remove toxins. And to increase the immunity that is weakened by the fight against the disease, immunomodulators are prescribed. The treatment of helminthiasis is cyclical and the review should be done only after one and a half to two months.
Used in alternative medicine recipes, such a treatment for parasites as onion and garlic can serve as a good help in fighting worms, but only as a means of boosting human immunity.
Measures to prevent the occurrence of helminthiasis
To avoid the possibility of helminthiasis, you should follow some precautions:
- Do not drink water from natural tanks and springs. without fail to wash vegetables and fruits before eating.
- When buying raw meat, you must make sure that it has a veterinary seal.
- fish and meat must be subjected to prolonged heat treatment.
- Wash your hands well before each meal and after contact with pets and soil.
- keep the house tidy and comply with personal hygiene rules.
Limit or exclude swimming in stagnant water.
Organize pest prevention in the pet body.