Worms are widespread in modern society. Parasites enter the body quickly, you just have to think about hand hygiene or eat improperly processed foods once. That is why almost everyone at least once in his life faces the problem of parasites in the body.
Variants of parasite penetration into the body
Parasites appear in the body for various reasons.
The most common ways for protozoa to enter the human body are as follows:
- Through land or water. . . Protozoa live in sand, soil or contaminate water, from where they quickly enter the body through poorly washed food or in the absence of normal hand hygiene. This is the most common way of getting helminthiasis and usually affects young children.
- Direct contact. . . Some types of helminths can be transmitted through direct human contact with a patient with helminthiasis. The usual handshake sometimes leads to the appearance of parasites in the body. Direct contact causes the spread of worms from pets. That is why it is so important to monitor the health of younger brothers.
- Feeding on animal products. . . These include meat and fish. If these foods are not properly processed or processed, the worms from them quickly enter the human body. Consumption of raw meat and fish can also be a reason for adding intestinal infection to helminthiasis, which greatly complicates the situation.
- Insect bites- This type of infection is not common today. But the likelihood of spreading helminth infestation in this way exists.
Signs of parasites in the body
Signs of parasites in humans can be obvious or subtle. The obvious signs help to recognize the problem in the initial stage and quickly think about its competent solution.
If such symptoms occur, you should urgently consult a doctor and undergo a diagnostic examination to determine the type of helminths that have entered the body. Depending on the type of protozoa, the doctor prescribes drugs to solve the problem.
The helminth infestation can cause an exacerbation of diseases that have not previously bothered the patient. As a result, a person begins treatment for other diseases, which does not bring results. This is the latent course of helminthiasis.
Examples of latent stroke are numerous, but most often worms can provoke symptoms of such diseases:
- Common infectious diseases. They are the result of a weakened immune system as the parasites draw nutrients from the patient's body and release toxins. As a result, it is difficult for the body to cope with infections, chronic diseases can worsen and inflammatory diseases can develop. In order to make a correct diagnosis, it is very important to undergo a thorough examination, including tests for worms. Otherwise, any treatment that does not involve the removal of protozoa from the body will not bring the expected results.
- General malaise on the background of severe intoxication. This is caused by a severe infection with helminths that poison the body. The state of health significantly deteriorates, the patient suffers from migraine, weakness, nausea and vomiting. In this case, many people develop irritability and apathy.
- Allergy or skin pathology. These manifestations occur due to the fact that the body perceives the waste products of helminths as allergens. This may be a rash, itching, severe skin rash.
- The brittleness and dryness of the hair, nails, nails begin to exfoliate, the skin on the heels cracks. It is also the result of poisoning of the body and lack of nutrients that helminth worms consume.
- Gastrointestinal problems. Manifestations of infection can be severe or manifest as mild nausea and morning vomiting. In any case, the appearance of such diseases is a reason to consult a doctor.
Parasites in the human body: organs in which helminths are most common
Protozoa, when they penetrate the human body, are localized in a certain place.
Symptoms of helminthiasis depending on the type of parasite
For each type of helminth, certain symptoms are distinguished, on the basis of which the doctor can suggest a diagnosis.
It is necessary to check the diagnosis through tests and other types of tests that allow you to determine the presence in the body of one or another type of worm.
Treatment of parasites in the human body
Despite the fact that the pharmacy has a wide range of anthelmintic drugs that are sold without a prescription, it is not recommended to self-medicate with the development of such a disease. To quickly and effectively eliminate the problem, it is imperative to understand what kind of protozoa have entered the body and provoked the problem.
Modern doctors actually use about 10 drugs against worms. But a specific drug is prescribed after passing all the tests. In fact, some drugs only work on adults, while others contribute to the death of helminth larvae.
Worm infection brings a lot of trouble to children and adults. And despite the fact that this disease in most cases is treated quickly and easily, it is better to prevent helminthiasis than to treat it later. To prevent the problem, it is necessary from time to time to prevent helminth infestation, to observe hygiene and not to eat food of dubious quality. Simple rules will help you never understand a problem called helminthiasis.