People of any age 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 to cleanse the body from time to time. The signs of the presence of parasites in the human body are reflected in the general well-being of a person, he is often haunted by chronic fatigue, headaches, digestive disorders, sleep and appetite disorders. Today we will talk about how to recognize worms in the body. In the following article, you will learn the characteristics of the symptoms and 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 various symptoms and ailments. They can also disguise themselves as various diseases. Parasitic infections can develop very often in children, as well as in adults, especially if pets are kept in the house - animals. Parasites are creatures that can live in the human body and feed on it.
Science has shown 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 reproduce in various organs and systems of the body.
They live in the intestine, as well as in the liver, they can live in the lungs, heart and even the brain, blood and lymph. Most often, worms occur in people with weakened immune systems. Parasites live a long time and constantly multiply exponentially.
The main mechanisms of spread of worms
- Soil, sand and other types of soil are the most fertile habitat for worm eggs. Fruit plants are in constant contact with the ground. Vegetables, fruits and vegetables, during the harvest, come into contact with the hands of the workers, with the dusty shelves of vegetable shops and trucks. In such conditions, contamination of the products with parasite eggs is highly probable. Therefore, it is necessary to thoroughly wash the plant products under running water, and then pour boiling water over them. You should be especially vigilant in rural areas, where pets walk around the yard and then enter the house. It's not hard to imagine what kind of slurry a cat or dog can bring into the house after a night walk. Flies and cockroaches are also carriers of helminth eggs. By sitting on food, insects can infect your food. Any contact with earth 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 infection mechanism is highly efficient. For example, pinworms lay eggs at night in the area around the anus. The child, in a state of sleep, scratches the place where the eggs are laid, as itching begins there. Thousands of eggs fall on clothes, on the bed, and in the morning on the doorknobs and on everything the restless little one touches in the morning even before washing his hands and washing. As a result, the entire family is at risk of infection.
- By contact with water. Open water bodies contain a huge number of types of worms. Accidentally bathing and swallowing water is a serious risk of infection
Children are much more likely than adults to be infested with worms. This is due to the fact that the baby's body is poorly protected (only protective mechanisms are forming), and the baby is actively in contact with the external environment. Parents should make incredible efforts to accustom him to the elementary rules of personal hygiene. A child under the age of 6 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 must be paid to prevention.
Most types of worms are found inside the body, only there they lay eggs and after a certain period of time they die. For example, pinworms live 6-8 weeks, nematodes - up to 1 year. The number of parasites in the body only increases with the entry of new eggs from the outside.
Treatment allows you to get rid of worms much faster and stop laying eggs in the intestines. It is nearly impossible for children with helminthic invasion to recover without medication. New eggs will constantly enter the oral cavity, replenishing the adult ranks in the children's body.
With what signs to recognize the Helminth invasion
The signs of the appearance of worms in humans are evident and hidden. The obvious ones include "unreasonable" weight loss, pale appearance (skin anemia), chronic fatigue, itchy nighttime anal area. These manifestations are well known and indicate an infection. Often there are cases of helminthic invasion, in which diseases of the internal organs are exacerbated, diseases occur that have not previously manifested themselves. These are considered hidden signs.
A person is brought to the treatment of many diseases, and the cause is left without attention. In this case, the therapy does not bring results. Here are some examples of such cases:
Infectious diseases due to reduced immunity
Parasites, while in the human body, consume a lot of nutrients, release toxic substances. Such circumstances significantly reduce the patient's immunity. Exacerbation of chronic diseases, various inflammatory processes in the nasopharynx can begin. Parasites, while in the human body, consume a lot of nutrients, release toxic substances. Such circumstances significantly reduce the patient's immunity.
Treatment of sinusitis or stomatitis in the standard way is useless. It is important to rule out the cause. In girls and women, inflammatory processes of the uterine appendages, vulvovaginitis, vaginosis of various origins can often begin.
Folk signs say: if a person snores or grinds his teeth in a dream, it means that he needs to be treated for parasites. But this information is not confirmed by medical science.
General malaise due to intoxication of the body
The more severe 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 painkillers, but the pain returns after a short time - the cause of the ailment was left without attention.
In children, nervous system disorders are accompanied by irritability, apathy, aggression. If your child has started sleeping badly, talking in his sleep, seeing nightmares, slipped into studies, then it's time to start preventing helminthiasis.
Allergic reactions, skin pathologies
Worm waste products are perceived as triggers of allergens. Skin reactions (rash, itching, rash, peeling of the skin) - this is the least of the symptoms that can occur when an allergy begins. Skin reactions (rash, itching, rash, peeling of the skin) - this is the least of the symptoms that can occur when an allergy begins.
There is a possibility of general reactions of the body: exacerbation of asthma, rhinitis, cough. Sometimes helminth invasion is accompanied by brittleness and hair loss, cracking of the skin on the heels, and nail foliation.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Depending on the severity of the infestation, symptoms can range from mild to severe ailments. From mild nausea and diarrhea to chronic flatulence, constipation, vomiting, pain in the navel and hypochondrium. Worms in the tissues do not affect the gastrointestinal tract as much as intestinal parasites.
Signs and symptoms of parasites in the body
- allergic reactions (edema on the mucous membranes, the formation of compacted foci);
- constipation or diarrhea;
- cough;
- nervousness and sleep disturbances;
- teeth grinding;
- cold sweat and loss of strength;
- heart pain and more.
The main sources of parasitic infections in the summer are: raw fish, dirty hands, unwashed fruits and vegetables, water (protozoa survive in chlorinated water in cysts) and, of course, pets. On the fur of the animals there are eggs of worms (Ascaris and Toxocara), Giardia, and through the moist breath of a dog, the eggs of parasites are dispersed up to 5 meters.
The summer period is at high risk of parasite infection. This problem is especially true for children. According to statistics, 8 out of 10 schoolchildren have parasitic infections: outdoor games, dirty hands and close contact with animals often cause the appearance of "harmful inhabitants", which, in turn, create a nutrient deficiency in the child, inhibiting its growth and development.
Symptoms of worms depending on the type of parasites
For different types of worms in humans, the symptoms will be different. It is also worth considering the duration and strength of parasite infection, the general condition of the patient before infection. The table below analyzes the main symptoms of the presence of worms in humans based on their variety.
| Type of parasite (disease) | Method of infection | Symptoms | Timing of symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|
| pinworms (enterobiosis) | With plant-based foods. | Night itching around the anus, the presence of parasites in the stool, acute short-term pain in the navel. | 2-3 days after infection |
| Vlasoglav (trichocephalosis) | 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, the growth of the body can be retarded and even prolapse of the rectum can occur. | Few weeks |
| Wide tapeworm (diphyllobothriasis) | Eating infected river fish. | This parasite can live up to 25 years inside the patient. Mechanical damage to the intestine, beriberi, intestinal obstruction, body poisoning, allergies. | Few weeks |
| nematode (hookworm) | When walking barefoot on loaded ground. | Itching swelling of the feet and legs at the sites of penetration of the parasite. Cough, sputum, bronchial and lung damage. Weakness, dizziness. The menstrual cycle in women is disturbed. Men have impotence. | Few days |
| nematode (ascariasis) | With plant-based foods. | Pain in the intestines, 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) | Lightly processed meat, fat. | Nausea and heartburn attacks, diarrhea. | 2 days |
| Liver and giant fluke (Fasciolosi) | Plant food and water. | Fever, dry cough, loss of appetite, abdominal pain. | 2-4 weeks |
Which organs can parasites live in?
Parasitic worms are divided into two categories, which correspond to the site of activity in the donor's body.
- Cavitary - worms that live in various parts of the digestive tract. There are about 100 varieties of intestinal parasites, and for each section of the intestine there are a couple of dozen species. The small intestine is ready to receive roundworms, antilost, broad tapeworms and other less common "brothers". The small intestine will "share its living space" with pinworms, tapeworms and the rest. In the medical literature, cases are described when a person was simultaneously infected with several types of parasites.
- Tissue: worms located in organs, tissues and even blood. Modern medicine successfully copes with paragonymiasis (lungs), cysticercosis (brain), echinococcosis (liver) and filariasis (lymphatics). Some worm larvae move through the body through the circulatory system and randomly attach themselves to any organ. If many eggs are introduced, the whole organism can become infected.
The consequences of parasitosis for the human body
By fighting foreign antibodies, the body's immune system is depleted. In humans, the reserves of potassium, copper, manganese, selenium, zinc, magnesium and silicon are reduced. In addition to impaired hematopoiesis and hormonal disruptions, parasites:
- Injuring organs and tissues.
- Depleting the immune system.
- Stop the metabolism.
- They poison the body with toxins.
- Violating the blood supply to the organs and lymphatic circulation.
- Inhibit the microflora of the skin, the intestine.
- Inhibit the growth and development of children, etc.
It is worth noting that the human body has defense mechanisms capable of neutralizing parasites. A well-functioning intestine also produces special substances to destroy parasites.
For example, worm eggs can die in saliva, they can be stopped by the acidic environment of the stomach. A well-functioning intestine also produces special substances to destroy parasites. However, few people can boast of perfect health.
Ways to fight parasites
First, the highly effective drug treatment based on the use of synthetic drugs. However, taking these drugs not only destroys parasites, but also damages the bone marrow, blood cells, mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, liver and nerve cells. After such treatment, restorative measures are usually required.
Secondly, an alternative treatment: take herbal infusions to cleanse the body. This method does not cause complications and has practically no contraindications. The most common recipes for parasites include garlic, wormwood tincture, ground ginger, herbal decoctions and other natural ingredients. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of this method is not always proven and the exact dosages have not been fully established.
Biologically active additives and complexes on a natural basis have a multilateral complex effect on the body. At the first stage, the body is cleansed, then - an active pesticide strike, and finally - the restoration of the intestinal microflora.
Treatment of helminthiases
Treatment of parasitic diseases is a big deal. It is important to know not only how to get rid of the parasite, but also to present the goals of the treatment of parasitosis:
- elimination of parasites and all forms of their existence (cysts, eggs, larvae, etc. ),
- normalization of disturbed work of all organs and systems,
- body recovery.
The selection of a course of treatment is carried out individually, on the basis of:
- severity of parasitic invasion,
- the presence of complications from a particular organ,
- the severity of concomitant diseases in humans, etc.
The advantages of drugs in the treatment of parasitic diseases are:
- efficiency,
- safety,
- the ability to synthesize the positive effects of different means.
How to get rid of parasites
It is not recommended to start self-medication. In our country, about 60 types of worms are widespread, and for each it is necessary to select the appropriate preparations. Usually, doctors use 10 types of drugs and their analogues based on the type of helminths. These drugs have a mild detoxifying effect on the patient's body.
Pest prevention
Parasites "live" in the organs of almost all people. Unfortunately, even babies who are still in the womb cannot be protected from being affected by single-celled protozoan parasites. To destroy them, of course, you can not resort to pills, radiation and other actions. To prevent the "worms" from starting to multiply again, it is necessary to change the diet, ideally switch to a raw food diet or follow a plant-based diet for a while
The number of parasites in the human body is increasing. There are many of them, as a result of which organ diseases and disorders arise. If you really want to do a parasite cleanse, then one cleansing procedure won't be enough.
This problem should be addressed comprehensively, preferably under the supervision of a specialist. And so that the "worms" do not start multiplying again, it is necessary to change the diet, ideally switch to a raw food diet or follow a plant-based diet for a while.