People of all ages can face the problem of worm infection. As you know, parasites can live asymptomatically in your body for a long time, so it is important to take preventive measures from time to time to cleanse the body. Signs of the presence of parasites in the human body are reflected in the general well-being of a person, often he is haunted by chronic fatigue, headaches, digestive disorders, sleep disorders and appetite. Today we will talk about how to recognize worms in the body. In the following article you will learn about the features of the symptoms and the treatment of parasitic infections.
What are parasites?
Parasites are creatures that can live in the human body and feed on it. There are many different types of parasites that can cause different symptoms and diseases. They can also be disguised as various diseases. Parasitic infections can develop very often in children, as well as in adults, especially if pets are kept in the house - pets. Parasites are creatures that can live in the human body and feed on it.
Science has proven that there are more than two hundred and fifty different types of parasites. And medical statistics show that 95% of people are infected with parasites. In the human body parasites live in clover and multiply in various organs and systems of the body.
They live in the intestines, as well as in the liver, can live in the lungs, in the heart and even in the brain, blood and lymph. Very often, worms appear in people with weakened immune systems. Parasites live for a very long time and are constantly multiplying exponentially.
The main mechanisms for the spread of worms
- Soil, sand and other soil types are the most fertile habitat for worm eggs. Fruit plants are in constant contact with the soil. Vegetables, fruits and vegetables, during the harvest, come into contact with the hands of workers, with the dusty shelves of vegetable shops and trucks. Under such conditions, contamination of products with parasitic eggs is very likely. Therefore, it is necessary for the plant products to be thoroughly washed under running water and then poured with boiling water. You need to be especially vigilant in rural areas, where pets walk around the yard and then enter the house. It is not hard to imagine what kind of sewage a cat or dog can bring home after a night out. Flies and cockroaches are also carriers of helminth eggs. By sitting on food, insects can infect your food. Any contact with soil and sand can lead to the entry of parasites into the human body. Therefore, it is necessary to wash your hands thoroughly, especially under the nails. In particular, this applies to children.
- From person to person. This mechanism of infection is very effective. For example, breastworms lay their eggs overnight in the area around the anus. The sleeping child scratches the place where the eggs are laid, as that is where the itching begins. Thousands of eggs fall on clothes, on the bed and in the morning on the door handles and on everything that the little grain touches in the morning even before it washes its hands and washes. As a result, the whole family is at risk of infection.
- Through contact with water. Open water bodies contain a large number of worm species. Accidental washing and swallowing of water is a serious risk of infection
Children are much more likely than adults to become infected with worms. This is due to the fact that the child's body is poorly protected (only defense mechanisms are being formed), and the child is in active contact with the external environment. Parents should make extraordinary efforts to teach him the basic rules of personal hygiene. A baby under 6 years old is at high risk of infection. According to statistics, about 95% of children under 4-5 years old are infected with worms. Therefore, special attention should be paid to prevention.
Most types of worms are found inside the body, only laying eggs there and after a certain period they die. For example, roundworms live 6-8 weeks, roundworms - up to 1 year. The number of parasites in the body increases only with the entry of new eggs from outside.
The treatment allows you to get rid of worms much faster and stop the laying of eggs in the intestines. It is almost impossible for children with helminthiasis to recover without medication. New eggs will constantly enter the oral cavity, replenishing the ranks of adults in the body of children.
By what signs to recognize the helminthic invasion
Signs of the appearance of worms in humans are visible and hidden. The most noticeable include "unreasonable" weight loss, pale appearance (skin anemia), chronic fatigue, itching at night in the anal area. These manifestations are known and indicate infection. There are often cases of helminthic invasion, in which diseases of the internal organs worsen, diseases appear that have not appeared before. These are considered hidden signs.
A person is taken in the treatment of many diseases and the cause remains unnoticed. In this case, the therapy does not bring results. Here are examples of such cases:
Infectious diseases as a result of reduced immunity
Parasites, while in the human body, consume many nutrients, release toxic substances. Such situations significantly reduce the patient's immunity. Exacerbation of chronic diseases, various inflammatory processes in the nasopharynx may begin. Parasites, while in the human body, consume many nutrients, release toxic substances. Such situations significantly reduce the patient's immunity.
Treating sinusitis or stomatitis as standard is pointless. It is important to rule out the cause. In girls and women, often inflammatory processes of the appendages of the uterus, vulvovaginitis, vaginosis of various origins can begin.
Popular signs say: if a person snores or grinds his teeth in a dream, it means that he should be treated for parasites. But this information is unconfirmed by medical science.
General illness due to intoxication of the body
The more serious the helminthic invasion of the patient, the more harmful substances the parasites secrete. This has a detrimental effect on the well-being and nervous system of adults and children.
An example of this is migraine, dizziness, joint pain. Overcoming nausea, a person takes sedatives, but the pain returns after a short time: the cause of the disease remained unnoticed.
In children, disorders of the nervous system are associated with irritability, apathy, aggression. If your child started sleeping poorly, talking in his sleep, seeing nightmares, slipping into his studies, then it is time to start preventing helminthiasis.
Allergic reactions, skin pathology
Worm debris is perceived as causing allergens. Skin reactions (redness, itching, redness, peeling of the skin) - this is the minimum of symptoms that can occur when an allergy starts. Skin reactions (redness, itching, redness, peeling of the skin) - this is the minimum of symptoms that can occur when an allergy starts.
There is a possibility of general reactions of the body: worsening of asthma, rhinitis, cough. Sometimes helminthic infestation is accompanied by brittleness and hair loss, cracking of the skin on the heels and leaves of the nails.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Depending on the severity of the infection, symptoms can range from mild to severe. From nausea and mild diarrhea to chronic bloating, constipation, vomiting, umbilical cord pain and hypochondrium. Tissue worms do not affect the gastrointestinal tract as much as intestinal parasites.
Signs and symptoms of parasites in the body
- allergic reactions (edema of the mucosa, formation of congested foci);
- constipation or diarrhea;
- cough;
- irritability and sleep disturbance;
- gnashing of teeth;
- cold sweats and loss of strength;
- heart pain and more.
The main sources of parasitic infections in summer are: raw fish, dirty hands, unwashed vegetables and fruits, water (protozoa survive in chlorinated water in cysts) and, of course, pets. In animal fur there are worm eggs (Ascaris and Toxocara), Giardia, and through the dog's wet breathing, the parasite eggs disperse up to 5 meters.
The summer period is a high risk of becoming infected with parasites. This problem is especially true for children. According to statistics, 8 out of 10 school children have parasitic infections: outdoor games, dirty hands and close contact with animals often provoke the appearance of "harmful inhabitants", who, in turn, create a lack of nutrients inthe child, hindering his growth. and development.
Symptoms of worms depending on the type of parasite
For different types of worms in humans, the symptoms will be different. It is also worth considering the duration and severity of parasite infection, the general condition of the patient before infection. The following table analyzes the main symptoms of the presence of worms in humans according to their variety.
| Type of parasite (disease) | The mode of infection | Symptoms | Time of symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worms (Enterobiosis) | With foods of plant origin. | Itching at night around the anus, the presence of parasites in the feces, sharp short-term pain in the navel. | 2-3 days after infection |
| Vlasoglav (trichocephaly) | With contaminated food cooked in unsanitary conditions. | Symptoms are expressed only with severe invasion: diarrhea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, inflammation of the appendix. In children, body growth may be delayed and rectal prolapse may even occur. | A couple of weeks |
| Broadband (diphyllobothriasis) | Eating infected river fish. | This parasite can live up to 25 years inside the patient. Mechanical intestinal damage, beriberi, intestinal obstruction, intoxication, allergies. | A couple of weeks |
| Roundworm (breast worm) | When walking barefoot on loaded ground. | Itchy swelling of the feet and legs at the sites of penetration of the parasite. Cough, saliva, bronchial and lung damage. Weakness, dizziness. The menstrual cycle in women is disturbed. Men have impotence. | A few days |
| roundworm (ascariasis) | With foods of plant origin. | Pain in the intestine, peritonitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, liver disease, pancreas. They can cause choking by crawling from the gastrointestinal tract into the esophagus or respiratory tract. | About 3 months |
| Trichinella (Trichinosis) | Poorly processed meat, fat. | Nausea and heartburn, diarrhea. | 2 days |
| Liver and giant stroke (Fasciolosis) | Sow food and water. | Fever, dry cough, loss of appetite, abdominal pain. | 2-4 weeks |
In which organs can parasites live?
Worm parasites are divided into two categories, which correspond to the place of activity in the body of the donor.
- Caviar - worms that live in different parts of the digestive tract. There are about 100 species of intestinal parasites, and for each section of the intestine there are a couple of dozen species. The small intestine is ready to receive ascaris, antilost, broad stripes and other less common "brothers". The small intestine will "share its living space" with the breastworm, tapeworm and the rest. The medical literature describes cases when a person is simultaneously infected with several types of parasites.
- Tissue - worms localized in organs, tissues and even in the blood. Modern medicine successfully treats paragonimiasis (lungs), cysticercosis (brain), echinococcosis (liver) and filariasis (lymphatic vessels). Some worm larvae move through the body through the circulatory system and connect randomly to any organ. If too many eggs are laid, the whole organism can become infected.
Consequences of parasitosis on the human body
By fighting foreign antibodies, the body's immune system is impoverished. In humans, reserves of potassium, copper, manganese, selenium, zinc, magnesium and silicon are depleted. In addition to impaired hematopoiesis and hormonal disorders, parasites:
- Organs and tissues are injured.
- Destroy the immune system.
- Disrupt metabolism.
- They poison the body with toxins.
- Violate the blood supply to the organs and lymphatic circulation.
- Inhibit the microflora of the skin, intestines.
- Inhibit the growth and development of children, etc.
It is worth noting that the human body has defense mechanisms that can neutralize parasites. A properly functioning gut also produces special substances to destroy parasites.
For example, worm eggs can die in saliva, they can be inhibited by the acidic environment of the stomach. A properly functioning gut also produces special substances to destroy parasites. However, few people can boast of perfect health.
Ways to deal with parasites
First, drug treatment, which is very effective and based on the use of synthetic drugs. However, taking these drugs not only destroys the parasites but also damages the bone marrow, blood cells, mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, liver and nerve cells. After such treatment, restorative measures are usually required.
Second, the alternative treatment - taking herbal infusions to cleanse the body. This method does not cause complications and has virtually no contraindications. The most common recipes against parasitism include garlic, wormwood tincture, ground ginger, herbal decoctions and other natural ingredients. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of this method has not always been proven and the exact doses have not been fully determined.
Biologically active additives and complexes on a natural basis have a multifaceted complex effect on the body. In the first stage, the body is cleansed, then - an active antiparasitic shock and finally - the restoration of intestinal microflora.
Treatment of helminthiasis
Treatment of parasitic diseases is a major problem. It is important to know not only how to get rid of the parasite, but also to present the goals of treating the parasite:
- elimination of parasites and all forms of their existence (cysts, eggs, larvae, etc. ),
- normalization of the damaged work of all organs and systems,
- body recovery.
The choice of a course of treatment is made individually, based on:
- severity of parasitic invasion,
- the presence of complications from a particular organ,
- severity of concomitant diseases in humans, etc.
The advantages of drugs in the treatment of parasitic diseases are:
- efficiency,
- security,
- the ability to summarize the positive effects of some tools.
How to get rid of parasites
It is not recommended to start self-medication. In our country are spread about 60 species of worms and for each one must be selected the appropriate preparations. Usually, doctors use 10 types of medicines and their analogues according to the type of helminths. These drugs have a mild detoxifying effect on the patient's body.
Prevention of parasites
Parasites "live" in the organs of almost every person. Unfortunately, even babies who are still in the womb can not be protected from protozoan parasites. To destroy them, of course, you can not resort to pills, radiation and other actions. To prevent "worms" from starting to multiply again, you need to change your diet, ideally switching to a raw food diet or sitting on a plant-based diet for a while.
The number of parasites in the human body is growing and growing. There are many of them, as a result of which diseases and disorders of the organs arise. If you really want to perform antiparasitic cleaning, then a cleansing procedure alone will not suffice.
This issue should be addressed comprehensively, preferably under the supervision of a specialist. And in order for the "worms" not to start multiplying again, you need to change your diet, ideally switch to a raw food diet or sit on a plant-based diet for a while.