Helminths, popularly referred to as worms, are parasites that live in the human body and provoke various deviations. This disease is called helminthiasis. Specialists may mention several hundred helminths, among which the most common are breast worms, roundworms, cats and others. Such parasites, although causing many problems, do not pose a particular health threat. But there are other organisms that can cause irreparable damage to the human body, including echinococcus, alveococcus, bovine tapeworm - a tapeworm that can reach several meters in length.
There are many reasons for worms to enter the body, this can happen if:
- a person neglects the rules of personal hygiene;
- does not comply with hygiene standards when preparing food;
- eats well-processed thermally processed foods;
- eats unwashed vegetables and fruits;
- does not wash hands after contact with animals;
- bathe in a polluted river or lake;
- was bitten by an insect (although infection through a bite is extremely rare);
- often localized near a diseased helminthiasis.
Symptoms of helminthiasis
How to get rid of helminths if the presence of most of them has no pronounced symptoms? Despite this, there are some very eloquent signs:
- difficulty with bowel movements - some types of helminths can block the intestines, causing constipation;
- diarrhea - frequent diarrhea may indicate helminthiasis, as these parasites secrete substances that provoke watery stools;
- gas formation is a fairly common phenomenon, but if this has been observed for more than 14 days, then, most likely, the worms have settled in the body;
- allergies - substances secreted by worms are synthesized in the body by eosinophils - these are cells that provoke allergies;
- muscle and joint pain - worms enter the muscle and move there, which is the cause of the pain;
- deterioration of appearance - with helminthiasis, often appear external signs of infection - may appear wrinkles, acne, redness, dry skin, brittle nails, hair loss;
- change in body weight - the body reacts to a foreign invasion by gaining weight, and if the weight falls, it means that the parasites excrete beneficial substances from it;
- anemia - helminths absorb nutrients from the blood, which leads to a decrease in hemoglobin in the blood;
- severe itching of the anus - a symptom appears due to the release of worms from the body;
- gnashing of teeth in a dream;
- increased fatigue - acute lack of nutrients leads to fatigue and apathy;
- insomnia - the body starts an active fight against helminths, therefore disturbed sleep or insomnia may appear;
- fever and cough - the presence of helminths can provoke difficulty in breathing and symptoms of acute respiratory infections.
Before fighting worms, you must pass tests to identify them.
What are dangerous worms
In development, parasites perfectly adapted to the internal human environment. Most often people suffering from helminthiasis, coming to the hospital with various diseases, do not even suspect that they are caused by the presence of parasites in the body.
Almost all worms have small hooks or suckers that attach tightly to the walls of the intestines and other organs. They spread throughout the body - attacking the liver, gallbladder, heart, intestines and even the brain. The cunning of helminthiasis lies in the fact that quite often doctors can make a wrong diagnosis, confusing the symptoms. How to remove worms from the body, preventing its destruction? It is very important to know that curing worms is only half the battle, because the decay products that remain behind them continue to poison the body. Therefore, you need to get rid of them as soon as possible.
Treatment methods
There are two ways to get rid of worms from a person - this is drug therapy and traditional medicine. Removal of worms with medicine is divided into three stages - preparatory, therapeutic and restorative. Medications are broad-spectrum and narrow-spectrum. Broad-spectrum drugs can kill any type of parasite, narrow-spectrum drugs are prescribed to treat a certain type of worm. The most effective of them are:
- carbamic acid methyl ester - available in tablet form, treats enterobiasis and trichuriasis;
- Tetrahydropyrimidine derivative - is available in the form of a suspension or tablets, is prescribed for the treatment of ascariasis, enterobiasis and others. This drug can also be used during pregnancy, but prior consultation with a doctor is required;
- Benzimidazole carbamate derivative - there are 3 types - suppositories, powder and tablets, in a child helps to remove worms. In addition, it is prescribed for cattle and pig tapeworm, Giardia and roundworm. The drug destroys not only adult parasites, but also their larvae.
There are still many medicines that help recover from both worms and their decay products. But the disadvantage of conservative treatment is the toxicity of these drugs, as a result of which the patient after treatment has headaches, indigestion, allergies, general malaise and fatigue. By destroying parasites, drugs simultaneously damage the microflora of the whole organism and in this regard alternative medicine is an excellent alternative to conservative treatment.
Folk remedies offer many ways to get rid of worms without using the use of pharmaceutical preparations. They cause virtually no side effects, gently cleanse the body and help it restore its functions.
Treatment of worms with herbs
How to get rid of worms at home with the help of various herbs? For this purpose, special plants with anti-helminthic properties are collected, from which decoctions and tinctures are prepared.
- Dry mixture of cloves, tansy and wormwood.Take herb in equal amounts, mix and eat 5 gr. from this mixture every day on an empty stomach, drink plenty of warm water. The course of treatment is 30 days.
- A decoction of wormwood.This remedy for worms in small quantities is very effective, but if exceeded, it has a negative effect on the body. Mix centaury and wormwood in equal proportions, separate 30 gr. mixture, pour a glass of water and simmer in a water bath for 30 minutes. The decoction is drunk half an hour before bedtime.
- Celandine infusion.Grind the leaves and roots of the plant, divide 20-30 grams, pour 200 ml of boiling water, wrap in a towel and leave to cool. Then drain the mixture and take twice a day for 3 days. Celandine belongs to the category of poisonous plants, but in small quantities it is absolutely safe and very effective in treating stubborn parasites.
- Elecampan tincture.Mix in equal proportions elecampane root, tansy flowers and dried blueberries. Divide about 40 gr. and pour a glass of water. Boil the mixture over low heat for about half an hour. Drink 5 tablespoons for 7 days.
Treatment with onions
Treating worms with folk remedies involves using products available to everyone. Onions have an excellent antimicrobial effect and are also used in the fight against helminthiasis:
- We cut the middle onion a little with a knife, we throw it in a glass of warm water, we leave it overnight. In the morning on an empty stomach, drink onion tincture;
- twist the onion in a meat grinder, squeeze the juice, mix with the juice of a three-year-old aloe and a spoonful of honey. This mixture should be eaten three times a day;
- Peel some medium onions through a meat grinder, pour half a liter of vodka. Inject for 10-12 days, then drain and take a tablespoon three times daily before meals.
It is important to know!Categories of people who are prohibited from taking alcoholic drugs may use water infusions.
treatment with garlic
Traditional medicine offers several ways to get rid of garlic worms quickly:
- rub a clove of garlic on a fine grater, mix with a liter of warm boiled water and make an enema before going to bed;
- crushed garlic add a glass of warm milk and drink it before going to bed, this method is effective in treating a child from worms;
- make a mixture of garlic, egg yolk, salted herring and warm milk. You should take it in 100 gr. several times a day, such a remedy is very effective for tapeworm.
Other tools for worms
There are many ways to get rid of worms. This can be done using conventional tools.
nuts
Spend some green nuts in a meat grinder along with the peel. Bring a glass of water to a boil, salt a little and toss over the nuts. Wrap the mixture and leave for about 3 hours. Then drain and drink the whole infusion at once.
Sauerkraut
Squeeze the sauerkraut juice and drink a few tablespoons on an empty stomach.
aspen bark
Five tablespoons of dry bark pour half a liter of vodka. Keep for 7 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the container. Drain the tincture and take a teaspoon three to four times daily before meals. The duration of treatment is 21 days.
pumpkin seeds
There are several ways to get rid of worms in 1 day using pumpkin seeds. To increase the anthelmintic effect, they can be combined with other products:
- seeds and honey - twist a glass of peeled seeds through a meat grinder, add a little melted honey and warm water. Eat the mixture on an empty stomach, drink a laxative after two or three hours;
- seeds and garlic - lightly fry the seeds in a dry pan and mix with three large cloves of minced garlic. Add 20 gr. fresh honey, insist 12 hours and eat on an empty stomach.
- seeds and milk - grind the seeds and eat with warm milk.
Pumpkin seeds are one of the most effective and safest ways to get rid of helminthiasis.
Cognac treatment
Traditional medicine recommends several ways to get rid of worms in adults with cognac. And although many are skeptical of such a treatment, when used properly, this drink helps to quickly and safely get rid of helminths.
Dilute 50-70 ml of cognac with the same amount of tea and drink it before going to bed. When a person falls asleep, a mixture of cognac and tea helps the worms stay behind the walls of the internal organs, then they become particularly vulnerable. 2 hours after taking the cognac, you should get up and take a strong laxative.
Treatment of helminthiasis in children
Traditional medicine offers many safe ways to get rid of worms in children. This is very important because the baby's body is still very fragile and vulnerable. But, unfortunately, children do not always understand the need for treatment. In order not to be uncomfortable and painful, there are recipes that the little patient will like:
- Carrot-honey juice - mix freshly squeezed carrot juice with a tablespoon of fresh honey. If the child loves carrots, you can simply grate it, add honey and let the child eat it;
- lightly fry the pumpkin seeds, grind them, mix with honey. The child will eat this mixture with pleasure.
If the symptoms are threatening, herbal decoctions, garlic enemas and laxatives are used.
prevention
Every disease is better prevented than treated, so to avoid parasites entering the body, you need to follow a few simple rules:
- wash your hands as often as possible, especially after the road and before eating;
- wash all vegetables and fruits eaten;
- subject to complete thermal treatment of fish and meat products;
- cut meat, fish and vegetables on various cutting boards;
- restrict contact with street animals;
- pets systematically show the vet.
Helminthiasis is a very unpleasant disease, but with the right treatment, you can get rid of it very quickly.