Parasites in the human body can cause serious damage to human health. But you can defeat them. The most important thing in this matter is timely recognition and proper treatment.
Parasites in the Human Body: Health Hazards
In most cases, people are unaware that there are parasites in their bodies. In addition, the parasite selects not only the intestines as habitat, but also other internal organs - the liver, gallbladder, and so on. - The helminthic invasion is asymptomatic for some time, without any particular discomfort. Nevertheless, it should be understood that infection with worms or helminths can cause severe nervous system disorders, skin and allergic diseases, and deterioration of metabolic processes and premature aging of the body. According to some scientists, the presence of helminths inhibits the treatment of many diseases.
Parasitic eggs enter the human body through contact with dirty hands, unwashed vegetables and fruits, contaminated fish and meat, dirty water, blood-sucking insects, and soil. In order to prevent the appearance of parasites in the body, special attention should be paid to precautions in the treatment of pets - cats and dogs.
Signs of a parasitic infection
In most cases, helminthiasis, a parasitic infection of the body, is characterized by problems with digestive function, general weakness, and nervousness. But similar signs can also indicate other diseases. Incidentally, nocturnal gnashing of teeth, which can also be attributed to symptoms of an infection with worms, is sometimes caused by a malformed bite, otorhinolaryngol disease, or nervous system disorders. And in patients infected with worms, rapid weight loss can be observed at an advanced stage. The danger of helminths lies in their ability to camouflage well. And yet, you need to know what symptoms appear that indicate infection with this or that type of worm.
Signs of Ascaris:
- significant temperature rise;
- dry or wet cough;
- skin rashes;
- sleep disorders and gnashing of teeth;
- appearance of sharp pain on the right side;
- decreased appetite;
- stool problems.
Pinworm signs:
- itching in the anus;
- loss of appetite;
- dry mouth;
- frequent cravings for the toilet, sometimes false;
- headache;
- sleep disorders;
- Presence of cracks in the anus;
- nocturnal urinary incontinence.
In the event of the slightest suspicion of the appearance of parasites, you should immediately seek the assistance of a specialist who will perform the necessary tests and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
Antiparasitic: Diagnosis and Medication
Parasites are unable to exist on their own and feed on the resources of their "host". Therefore, if the results of the tests performed show that a parasite has settled inside the body, it should not delay a visit to the hospital.
The treatment process is not easy, so it is better to perform it under the supervision of a specialist. Home remedies for parasites such as tincture or enema do not give positive results. A competent and trained approach prevents the transition of helminthiasis to the stage of chronic disease.
Before starting medication, the doctor recommends that the patient give stool, urine, blood, and sputum for laboratory tests. In addition, procedures such as ultrasound, tomography, endoscopy, and enzyme immunoassay are prescribed. If worms are found in the body, the content of eosinophils in the blood increases and the eggs of the worms appear in the stool. After examining the test results, the doctor determines what type of parasites the body is infected with. In order to get rid of each of them, a separate treatment is prescribed. Usually in such cases the doctor prescribes complex therapy, including the reception:
- anti-parasitic anthelmintics to combat certain types of parasites;
- enzymes, hepatoprotectors, vitamins and drugs that increase the body's defenses;
- medications that improve bowel movement as well as the process of bile secretion.
For maximum effectiveness, your doctor may recommend a step-by-step treatment:
- The first stage involves following a special diet and starting medications to cleanse the gastrointestinal tract and improve gallbladder function.
- The next step is direct therapy, which consists of taking the medicine prescribed by your doctor.
- And the last stage is to remove the destroyed worms from the body.
Once all parasites in the body have been destroyed and removed, it may be necessary to restore impaired vital functions and strengthen immunity. Activated carbon or enteros can be used to remove toxins. And immunomodulators are prescribed to increase immunity weakened by fighting the disease. Treatment of helminthiasis is cyclical and should not be re-examined until one and a half to two months later.
An antiparasitic agent used in prescription alternative medicine, such as onions and garlic, is a good help in fighting worms, but only as a means of boosting human immunity.
Measures to prevent the onset of helminthiasis
To prevent helminthiasis infection, you need to follow certain preventive measures:
- do not drink water from natural reservoirs and springs; do not wash vegetables and fruits before meals;
- When buying raw meat, make sure you have a veterinary stamp;
- fish and meat must be subjected to long-term heat treatment;
- Wash hands thoroughly before every meal and after contact with pets and soil;
- Keep your home tidy and follow the rules of personal hygiene.
Restrict or disable standing water swimming.
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