Helminths that develop in a person are the cause of various diseases. Medical statistics have recorded 300 pathological conditions caused by parasites. Distinguish between the intestinal and extraintestinal nature of the origin of the infection:
- The larvae are located in the intestines.
- They are found in the lungs, kidneys, liver, brain and other organs.
Common species of helminths
Worms penetrate the bodies of adults and children. Babies are most often infected by contact with animals (stray cats, dogs), ignoring careful hand hygiene. Worms damage individual organs and lead to a general deterioration of health. Round worms and needles are considered common - round-shaped worms, pictures of which are ubiquitous on the internet. Types of tapeworms known - tapeworms, tapeworms. A wide adult strip reaches 9 meters. Its lifespan is 25 years.
In medical practice, the popular diagnosis is enterobiasis - an intestinal infection caused by breast worms. The parasites are compact in size, they rarely reach a length of 1 cm, lead an active lifestyle at night for 1, 5-2 months. It takes a long time for breastworms to lay their eggs on the skin around the anus. Larvae contribute to the rapid development of the disease. After laying eggs, the worms die, but the fertile offspring are rapidly increasing the population in the tissues of the human body.
The second popular diagnosis in medical practice is ascariasis. The disease is caused by large species of pathogens, reaching a length of 20 cm. Living in the small intestine, roundworms are invisible to the eye. It is difficult to find roundworms in the feces. Their lifespan is from one to several years.
Causes of worm infection
What are the causes of the disease? What situations become a platform for the development of a dangerous infection? According to data analysis, experts identify the following factors:
- Biohelminths (tapeworms) penetrate the body with meat dishes that have not undergone full heat treatment. The best prevention of contamination is cooking, frying and steaming meat for food. Raw beef is a breeding ground for beef tenderloin, pork tenderloin - pork.
- Raw fish is an excellent breeding ground for tapeworms and opisthorchiasis. If the dishes are cooked in insufficient temperature conditions and people eat them, the tapeworm penetrates into the body, being fixed in the mucous tissues. An important rule for those who want to go outdoors is that you can not wash dishes in water bodies, it is forbidden to wash food in rivers, wash your hands without soap in lakes, as water is often contaminated with harmful larvae.
- Round worms are found on the ground with the feces of living beings. By digging in the beds, touching the sand with your hands, loosening the soil with your fingers, you can easily catch a dangerous pest. If you do not wash your hands well with soap at home, the disease is guaranteed.
- Infection in the family is a viable option for getting an infection. The mode of transmission is by touching and shaking hands. Handrails in transport, door handles in public places, wardrobe numbers and seeds bought at the market by grandmothers become a breeding ground for infection. Money is considered particularly rich in the maintenance of infection. Within a day, a paper bill makes the long journey, collecting germs and bacteria from dozens of dirty hands. Prevention instructions are always simple - you should wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after returning home from the street and before each meal.
Flies, mice and other insects are considered dangerous. Winged insects transfer eggs to their legs and proboscis, after which they place the larvae in food. Insect bites also provoke disease. The most common type of transmission is animal hair. By petting a puppy or cat on the street, you risk catching an infection. A worm egg that has fallen from the fur of a domestic kitten is able to save its life for about six months. A dangerous infection easily attacks a person in the first case, is transmitted freely by contact with infected objects.
It is difficult to detect the symptoms of a disease as soon as it enters the body. In the early stages, there are no signs of disease. Parasites must multiply. The decision to get a separate test does not come immediately to the carrier of the infection. Allergic reactions in the body and mild itching in the anus are rarely directly related to helminthic infestations. If these signs are not eliminated for a long time and no antihistamine helps to eliminate the unwanted consequences of the disease, laboratory analysis with a high degree of accuracy ascertains the presence of worms in the body.
How the disease manifests itself
The presence of parasites in the body of an adult leads to the appearance of the following reactions:
- Allergic skin rash. The effectiveness of antihistamines is not always confirmed in practice in the presence of worms. Occasionally there is an unreasonable eczema, urticaria, papilloma, acne and boils on the body.
- Anemia - iron deficiency develops rapidly in the blood of an infected person. By extracting everything valuable from the host's blood, the worms impoverish it, get rid of the nutrients and substances.
- If you do not know how to get rid of frequent cough, what to drink against an unpleasant phenomenon, if the best pharmacy medicine is powerless and gives no results, you may soon need worm pills. At the very least, it's worth checking for this pathology and skipping egg feces when an obsessive cough persists for a long time.
- Inflammatory processes. If you are suddenly attacked by all disasters, including pneumonia, rhinitis, bronchitis and similar diseases, this should alert you, along with the other symptoms listed in this section.
- If at home without an enema you can not go to the toilet, there is a reason to take care. It is possible that long worms accumulated in the feces block the passage of feces through the intestines. Another reaction is also possible, when the body itself tries to get rid of intoxication with the help of diarrhea and diarrhea. Loose stools can last from a few days to a month. In this case, the feces have a pronounced slippery character.
- The long debate over whether a general decline in immunity can be considered characteristic of invasion has not yet found a correct answer to the question. But, along with other symptoms, this factor has a legitimate right to exist.
- You may not know what the disease looks like, but that does not mean you have managed to avoid infection. Noting the general nervousness that has been added recently, the signs of bruxism (pathological gnashing of teeth) that have appeared in the dream, the depressive states of the psyche, check for worm eggs. It is possible for the analysis to show the presence of dangerous symptoms.
- Rapid weight loss is considered as a consequence of loss of nutrients for the body.
- Feeling of bloating, increased gas formation.
- The presence of white bubbles in the lobby of the mouth, on the inside of the lips.
- When the tissues are traumatized, which is accompanied by the movement of helminths, articular pain appears, discomfort in the work of the musculoskeletal system.
How many symptoms should be from the above factors is hard to say. You should not go to the doctor when you have found some matches from a large list. However, if you have more than 5 of them and it is impossible to determine the true reasons for the occurrence of violations, there is a reason to take care and visit a specialist. It is the doctor who is able to diagnose and determine how to remove the worms in a short time, in order to return to the usual way of life.
Symptoms of worms in children
It is not very difficult to identify if children have worms. The presence of diseases such as opisthorchiasis, ascariasis or diphyllobothriasis can be determined by passing a special test. The following symptoms contribute to the diagnosis:
- Hyperactivity and excessive anxiety of the baby. It seems he can not sit still.
- Itching and burning in the anus. It is difficult for a baby to control himself and the desire to scratch prevails over the rules of etiquette introduced by the parents. It is not difficult to notice the obsessive scratch.
- Excessive saliva at night, during sleep and waking.
- Given that helminths actively absorb valuable substances and ingredients in the body, children awaken an uncontrollable craving for sweets. Children are asked to give sweets and all sorts of delicacies to stifle the "deficiency" created in the body.
As you read the online reviews, pay attention to how parents record a strange anomaly in their children's behavior. Not all parasites can be found in the structure of the stool. Worms can be identified by cracked skin on the eyelids, cracked hair ends, brittle marigolds, drowsiness and lethargy, from a general decline in immunity. Once you have diagnosed three or more of the signs mentioned above, you should immediately consult a doctor. The specialist will perform the necessary study and make an accurate diagnosis.
Helminthic invasion: complications of the disease
Worms eat everything that is valuable inside us. By absorbing vitamins and minerals, helminths deprive cells of the ability to function normally. In the process of vital activity, parasites secrete antienzymes. This protects them from death within the human body. Due to the spread of toxic substances in the blood, the carrier manifests bronchial asthma, dermatitis of varying severity and other similar diseases.
By ingesting white blood cells, helminths cause irreparable damage to the immune system, destroying and destroying it. Lack of calcium, manganese, iodine, silicon and other important substances - all these are the consequences of the life of worms in our body. One of the most common failures that any carrier faces is dysbiosis. Destruction of the normal intestinal microflora is a normal condition in the presence of parasitic invasion.
An interesting video seems to show how worms live and reproduce in the human body. Moving along the mucous membranes with the help of suckers, bites and hooks, they cause irreparable damage, piercing their surface, irritating the nerve endings. This often leads to necrosis of the mucous membranes and the appearance of internal bleeding. Parasitic microorganisms can lead to irreparable consequences. Among them are blindness caused by toxocara, migraine provoked by roundworms, high blood pressure and epilepsy.
But one of the most serious consequences can be the infection of a pregnant woman with roundworms. Penetrating into the developing embryo, the parasites cause disruption in the formation of the baby's bronchopulmonary system, delaying intrauterine growth. Considering that mothers cannot take broad-spectrum antibiotics and the list of approved drugs is very limited, roundworms find a free environment for reproduction. When a baby is born to an infected mother, its height and weight remain significantly behind the indicators of a healthy baby.
Methods for diagnosing the disease
To make a diagnosis, you should contact the clinic in your area or a pediatrician at any paid medical institution. Once you tell your doctor the symptoms that are bothering you, you will receive a referral for laboratory research. The diagnosis is confirmed by a routine test for worm eggs, for which it is necessary to collect feces in a specialized container and bring the material for research. A situation is possible when the suspicion of parasites is high, but the analysis does not give a positive result. In this case, the study can be duplicated several times in a row.
Worm treatment method - from A to Z
There are many methods for treatment. Among them:
- drug therapy;
- Time-tested folk remedies and recipes;
- special anti-helminthic devices.
One thing is for sure - it is necessary to get rid of the infection, otherwise the damage caused can not be compensated in any way. The doctor will tell you which medicine to choose and which treatment option to prioritize. Only a qualified specialist can make a decision on the methods of exposure. The information in this article is for guidance only. If you do not consult a professional, the price of health can be very high and the time lost for self-medication can be incredibly expensive.
Stages of therapy
The question of how to deal with it should have a clear - comprehensive answer. It is important to follow the sequence. In the first stage of purification, it is customary to use oils and sorbents. Popular recipes suggest starting with pumpkin (flax) oil. Activated carbon or any other profile suspension with a similar spectrum of action will help cleanse the tissue of toxins. You can find the names of medicines from your pharmacist by contacting your nearest pharmacy. It is known that helminths can not tolerate bile, so it is recommended to use formulas that stimulate its production.
In the second stage, pills, individually selected by a doctor, are used. They are selected depending on the specific clinical picture.
Despite the fact that today in the pharmacy you can find almost any medicine, it is very discouraged to prescribe it yourself. An incorrectly calculated dose and a wrongly chosen drug can cause irreparable damage to the functioning of major life systems, disrupting their normal functioning.
Enzymes, immunostimulatory agents, and vitamin-mineral complexes will help stabilize impaired functions after treatment. If allergic reactions are observed, the use of antihistamine formulas is recommended.
Herbal medicine, enemas and diet
Popular recipes recommend the best herbs to get rid of worms. Among them are centaury, birch buds, valerian root, zhoster, elecampane. For adult patients, wormwood, tansy and St. John's wort solution are effective. In addition to the use of herbs, experts advise to adhere to the principles of a healthy diet.
For the period of vaccinations or the use of powerful drugs, it is necessary to adjust the diet, get rid of spicy and salty foods, smoked and fatty foods. Emphasis should be placed on:
- dairy products;
- vegetarian diet;
- herbal ingredients;
- fruits and vegetables.
Experts advise to eat nuts and garlic every day, drink a tablespoon of castor oil on an empty stomach in the morning. You should eat in small portions with a large number of table approaches (at least 5-6 times). From the additional procedures, an enema with a soda solution (10 grams per 1 liter of warm water), as well as milk filled with garlic at room temperature, turned out good.
Therapeutic equipment
Special devices have appeared on the market relatively recently. The principle of their operation is based on the use of electromagnetic waves of a certain frequency. The most famous are the Zapper and Sea devices. However, studies have shown that the effectiveness of the impact of the equipment is high only on adult worms. In addition, the action of the devices has a negative effect on blood cells, destroying their original structure. The use of equipment can have a beneficial effect, but only if the practice of an integrated approach is applied.
In addition to the listed options, other technologies are popular. Among them, the removal of oxygen of parasites, when their habitat dramatically changes its physico-chemical data. The conclusion is simple - on an empty stomach, a small tube is inserted into the stomach, delivering pressurized oxygen to certain parts. Tissues and mucous membranes are saturated with oxygen, and helminths leave the host due to unfavorable living conditions. The procedure has no side effects, so it is recommended for adults and children.
Ozone therapy is of interest. With the help of ozone-enriched solutions microclisters, herbal teas and intravenous preparations are used. The essence of the method is similar to the previous one. Ozone, along with oxygen, blocks the parasites from breathing. As a result, they are forced to leave the body of the carrier of the infection.
Traditional methods and recipes
Almost all popular recipes are taken orally in the morning on an empty stomach. Particularly popular are the decoction of bitter wormwood, walnut leaves boiled in boiling water, and the fresh juice of fresh carrots. Folk healers use a tincture of pomegranate peel and an extract of birch buds. The simplest, but no less effective method of therapy are pumpkin seeds. Delicious treatment is incredibly effective. It is necessary to click a healing medicine three times a day, at least 100-150 grams in one approach.
Another traditional remedy is herring with onion rings dipped in vegetable oil and lemon juice. But you should eat the dish on an empty stomach twice a day. You can not drink it for several hours. Given the amber that the herring excretes, it is best to stay home the day of consuming the product.