Helminths, which people usually call worms, are able to penetrate the body of animals and humans. A disease caused by worms is called helminthiasis. In the modern world, doctors count several hundred different types of worms. Some species do not cause much harm to the human body, while others can lead to various diseases, sometimes fatal. The infection goes unnoticed, and many do not even realize that parasites and their larvae are the cause of constant illness and deterioration of health.
What causes worm infection?
Worms in the human body can appear for various reasons:
- consumption of vegetables and fruits that have not undergone heat treatment or have not been washed before consumption;
- when preparing dishes, a person does not follow the rules of hygiene;
- improper heat treatment of meat and fish products;
- frequent contact with animals infected with worms;
- caring for animals that often walk outside;
- complete absence of hygiene rules after going to the toilet, before eating, after walking outside;
- eat raw fish;
- live together, communicate with a person suffering from helminthiasis;
- water procedures in a river, lake;
- in rare cases, with insect bites.
Most often, children aged 3 to 10 years old are exposed to pinworms due to poor hygiene. Human worms are very contagious and can be transmitted by animals or another person. Many young children ignore the rules of personal hygiene and therefore are more likely to be infected with worms than adults. Parents should instill in their children the concepts of personal hygiene from childhood, because often in kindergarten the teacher cannot keep up with everyone and infection may occur. Good basic handwashing skills and not touching the mouth after playing in the sandbox can protect a child from infection.
People who work with various animals, those who constantly cut meat and fish, are at great risk of infection. Simply touching the mouth after direct contact with contaminated fish or meat is a direct cause of parasitic infection.
Some types of worms can enter the human body through food, others through contact with an infected person or animal, and still others live in water, which is often used for cooking or water procedures. 'water.
Worms in humans symptoms
Some types of parasites can be easily detected, others are carefully hidden in the human body. Symptoms of worms in a person infected with roundworms and pinworms are intense itching in the anus, bloating and trouble with stools. These worms live in the intestines and when they go to the toilet, they can leave the body with feces. Symptoms appear due to the vital activity of the parasite: they release powerful allergens into the intestinal microflora, causing damage to the intestinal walls, after which inflammatory processes begin in the stomach.
It should be noted that not all parasites can live in the stomach. Echinococcus most often affects the lungs and liver. A small worm penetrates deep into the organ and creates a protective shell around it. During examination, specialists may mistake the protective capsule of the parasite for a tumor.
If a person has worms, what symptoms may appear:
- Chronic headache.
- Weakness.
- Nausea.
- Digestive disorders.
All of these symptoms may indicate some type of parasitic infection. Signs that a person has worms are increased allergic reactions; Special attention should be paid to this symptom by people who were not previously prone to allergies. In this case, such a reaction is one of the signs of the presence of worms and their active activity in the body.
Signs of illness
Signs of worms in humans can vary depending on the type of parasite the patient is infected with and where it is located. The first signs of worms.
- Inflammation of the lymph nodes.
- Allergic skin damage.
- Diarrhea.
- Constipation.
- Excessive gas formation.
- Abdominal pain.
- Nausea.
- Enlarged spleen and liver.
- Dry cough.
- General weakness.
- Excessive itching - on the skin, genitals, rectal area.
- Weightloss.
- Increased body temperature.
- Constant headaches.
Worms in humans may not cause any symptoms for a long time. Echinococcus most often affects the liver and can manifest itself six months or more after entering the body. The worm begins to manifest itself at the moment when the protective capsule reaches such a size that it compresses the internal organs, connective tissue structure, which is why there is pain in the right side, a yellowish tint of the skin, nausea and indigestion.
In rare cases, the lung fluke, echinococcus, can parasitize the brain or muscle tissue. They usually live in the liver and lungs, which can lead to chronic dry cough and shortness of breath. Any parasite that enters the human body causes poisoning - general weakness, muscle pain, headache, increased body temperature. Symptoms may not appear simultaneously, but separately and at different times. Ignoring symptoms that have appeared for a long time will only aggravate the situation, the body's defenses will be significantly weakened, and the person will constantly suffer from viral or other diseases. The internal organs will also be subject to long-term negative effects and will take a very long time to recover.
Symptoms and treatment of worms
Today there are many ways to get rid of worms, offered by traditional traditional medicine. It should be noted that worms, symptoms and treatment in adults left unattended will negatively affect well-being and the parasite will continue to progress. Worms cause inflammatory processes in the body, suppress the immune system and worsen overall well-being and health.
The method of ridding the body of worms is called deworming, which is carried out using specific medications. Before prescribing the drug, the specialist conducts a comprehensive diagnosis to identify what type of worm is parasitic in the body and whether the patient has an allergic reaction to individual components of the drug.
During treatment with anthelmintic drugs, the doctor may additionally prescribe antihistamines that will help reduce or eliminate an allergic reaction to the components of the main drug.
Also, to get rid of worms, you can resort to traditional medicine, which has proven itself in the fight against parasites. However, it should be remembered that before starting to take folk remedies, it is better to consult your doctor. Self-treatment should be avoided, especially given the severity of the disease. As a rule, after completing the prescribed treatment, the specialist prescribes medications that restore the normal functioning of all internal systems and organs. If necessary, sorbents are prescribed to a person.
Traditional means of combating worms
Symptoms of worm infection will help a specialist select the right medications to eliminate worms from the body.
A drug that helps to naturally remove worms from the body has a paralyzing effect on parasites and is suitable for both adults and children over two years old.
In cases where drug treatment does not help in the fight against worms, specialists prescribe surgical intervention. Doctors must remove the parasitic worm and the area of the organ in which it is located.
Preventive measures
At first, it is not the worm itself that enters the body, but only the worm eggs, which after a while turn into adult parasites. To prevent certain types of parasites from entering the body, you must follow certain hygiene rules:
- After walking outside, when returning home, you should wash your hands well with soap.
- Before preparing or consuming vegetables and fruits, they must be washed thoroughly.
- Meat and fish must undergo complete and appropriate heat treatment before consumption.
- Kitchen utensils used for cutting meat and fish should be thoroughly washed and disinfected.
- If you have a pet, it is good to monitor its health. Consult a veterinarian at least once a quarter for preventative purposes.
- If you suspect the presence of worms, be sure to go to the hospital for timely examination and medical care.
Traditional medicine in the fight against worms
Blend. Mix tansy, wormwood and cloves in equal proportions. Grind each ingredient. Blend until smooth. When you wake up in the morning, take 1 teaspoon. dry mixes. After consumption, you can drink a glass of water to eliminate the bitter taste. The duration of admission is 1 month.
Garlic for pinworms. Grind the garlic until it becomes mush. Mix 1 tsp. boiled with 200 ml of warm boiled water. Leave for 1 hour. 2 hours before bedtime, do an enema with this infusion. To completely get rid of the parasite, you need to perform the procedure every evening for a week.
In traditional medicine, there are a large number of recipes for eliminating worms. However, it should be remembered that self-medication can aggravate an already existing situation and it is better to use folk remedies as additional treatment. It is best to discuss the use of any medication with your doctor.
A parasitic infection with helminths may not bother you for a long time: the worms will slowly grow, parasitize and poison the body. The set of characteristic signs of the disease is the main reason why one should seek help from a specialist and strictly follow all his recommendations.