Helminths, which develop in humans, are the cause of various diseases. Medical statistics have registered 300 pathological conditions caused by parasites. Distinguish between intestinal and extraintestinal nature of the origin of the infection:
- The larvae are located in the intestine.
- They are found in the lungs, kidneys, liver, brain and other organs.
Common types of helminths
Worms enter the body of adults and children. Babies are most often infected by contact with animals (stray cats, dogs), neglecting careful hand hygiene. Worms damage individual organs and lead to general deterioration of health. Roundworms and pinworms are considered common - roundworms, photos of which are ubiquitous on the Internet. Popular types of tapes - tapeworm, tapeworm. An adult tapeworm reaches 9 meters. His life expectancy is 25 years.
In medical practice, the popular diagnosis is enterobiosis - an intestinal infection caused by pinworms. 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. There is enough time for the squirrels to lay their eggs on the skin around the anus. The larvae contribute to the rapid development of the disease. After laying eggs, the squirrels die, but the fertile offspring quickly increase the population in the tissues of the human body.
The second popular diagnosis in medical practice is ascariasis. The disease is caused by large types of pathogens, reaching a length of 20 cm. Living in the small intestine, roundworms are invisible to the eye. It is difficult to detect roundworms in the feces. Their life expectancy 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 the analysis of the data, the experts identified the following factors:
- Biohelminths (tapeworms) penetrate the body with meat dishes that have not undergone thorough heat treatment. The best prevention of contamination is cooking, frying and stewing meat for food. Raw beef is a breeding ground for tapeworm, pork tapeworm.
- Raw fish is an excellent breeding ground for tapeworms and opisthorchiasis. If the dishes are prepared in insufficient temperature conditions and people eat them, the tapeworm penetrates the body, fixing itself in the mucous membranes. An important rule for those who like to walk in nature is that you can not wash dishes in ponds, it is forbidden to wash food in rivers, wash your hands without soap in lakes, as the water is often contaminated with harmful larvae.
- Roundworms are found in the soil with the feces of living beings. Digging in the beds, feeling the sand with your hands, loosening the ground with your fingers, you can easily pick up a dangerous pest. If you do not wash your hands at home with soap thoroughly, the disease is guaranteed.
- Home infection is a likely option for infection. The method of transmission is by touch and handshake. Railings in transport, door handles in public places, wardrobe numbers and grandma's seeds bought at the bazaar are becoming a breeding ground for infection. Money is considered particularly rich in maintaining infection. In one day, a paper banknote travels a long way, 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 coming home from the street and before each meal.
Flies, midges and other insects are considered dangerous. Winged insects lay eggs on their legs and proboscis, then lay larvae on 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 run the risk of catching an infection. Skeleton egg, which fell from the fur of a domestic kitten, is able to sustain its life for about six months. Dangerous infection easily attacks a person at the first opportunity, is freely transmitted by contact with infected objects.
It is difficult to detect the symptoms of the disease immediately after it enters the body. In the early stages there are no signs of the disease. Parasites must multiply. The decision to take a special 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 helminth infestations. If these symptoms are not eliminated for a long time and no antihistamines help to eliminate the side effects of the disease, laboratory analysis with a high degree of accuracy detects 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 manifestation of the following reactions:
- Allergic skin rash. The effectiveness of antihistamines is not always confirmed in practice in the presence of worms. From time to time unreasonable eczema, spots of urticaria, papillomas, acne and boils appear on the body.
- Anemia - Iron deficiency develops rapidly in the blood of an infected person. By removing everything valuable from the host's blood, the worms deplete it, releasing nutrients and substances.
- If you do not know how to get rid of a frequent cough, what to drink against an unpleasant phenomenon, if the best drug is powerless and does not give any results, you may soon need worm pills. At least it's worth checking for this pathology and setting aside stools for eggs when the obsessive cough lasts a long time.
- Inflammatory process. If you are suddenly attacked by all the misfortunes, including pneumonia, rhinitis, bronchitis and similar diseases, this should alert you, along with other symptoms listed in this section.
- If you can't go to the toilet at home without an enema, there is reason to be careful. It is possible that long worms accumulated in the stool block the passage of feces through the intestines. Another reaction is likely when the body itself tries to get rid of the intoxication with the help of diarrhea and diarrhea. Free stools can last from a few days to a month. In this case, the stool has a pronounced slimy character.
- The long debate over whether a general decline in immunity can be considered a feature of the invasion has not yet found an exact answer to the question. But, along with other symptoms, this factor has a legal right to exist.
- You may not know what the disease looks like, but that doesn't mean you can avoid the infection. Noting the general nervousness, which has recently increased, signs of bruxism (pathological gnashing of teeth), which appeared in sleep, depressed mental states, check for worm eggs. The analysis may show the presence of dangerous symptoms.
- Rapid weight loss is considered a consequence of the loss of nutrients for the body.
- Feeling of bloating, increased flatulence.
- The presence of white bubbles in the vestibule of the mouth, on the inside of the lips.
- When the tissues are traumatized, which is accompanied by the movement of helminths, there is joint pain, discomfort in the musculoskeletal system.
How many symptoms should be from the above factors is difficult to say. You should not go to the doctor when you have found several matches from a large list. However, if you have more than 5 of them and it is impossible to determine the true causes of the disorders, there is reason to be careful and visit a specialist. The doctor is the one who can diagnose and determine how to remove the worms in a short time so that you can return to your normal lifestyle.
Symptoms of worms in children
It is not very difficult to determine if children have worms. The presence of diseases such as opisthorchiasis, ascariasis or diphyllobotriasis can be detected by passing a special test. The following symptoms contribute to the diagnosis:
- Hyperactivity and excessive anxiety of the baby. He can't seem to sit still.
- Itching and burning in the anus. It is difficult for the baby to control himself, and the desire to scratch prevails over the rules of decency imposed by the parents. Obsessive scratching is not difficult to notice.
- Excessive salivation at night, during sleep and when waking up.
- Given that helminths actively absorb valuable substances and components in the body, children awaken an uncontrollable desire for sweets. The children are asked to give them sweets and all kinds of delicacies to quell the "deficiency" formed in the body.
Reading reviews online, you notice how parents record a strange anomaly in their children's behavior. Not in all situations parasites can be found in the structure of the stool. Worms can be identified by flaky skin of the eyelids, split ends of hair, brittle marigolds, drowsiness and lethargy, a general decrease in immunity. After diagnosing three or more of the above symptoms, you should consult a doctor immediately. The specialist will perform the necessary tests and make an accurate diagnosis.
Helminth infestation: complications of the disease
Worms eat everything that is valuable in us. By absorbing vitamins and minerals, helminths deprive cells of their ability to function normally. In the process of vital activity, parasites secrete antienzymes. This protects them from death in 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 by 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 every 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 on the mucous membranes with the help of suckers, spikes and hooks, they cause irreparable damage, perforating their surface, irritating the nerve endings. This often leads to necrosis of the mucous membranes and the appearance of internal bleeding. Parasitic microorganisms can cause irreparable consequences. These include toxocara blindness, roundworm migraines, high blood pressure and epilepsy.
But one of the most serious consequences can be infecting a pregnant woman with roundworms. Penetrating into the developing embryo, the parasites cause disorders in the formation of the baby's bronchopulmonary system, delaying intrauterine development. Given that mothers cannot take broad-spectrum antibiotics and the list of approved drugs is very limited, roundworms find a free breeding ground. When a child is born to an infected mother, his height and weight lag far behind that of a healthy baby.
Methods for diagnosing the disease
To make a diagnosis, you must contact the clinic at your place of residence or a pediatrician at any paid medical facility. Once you present your symptoms to your doctor, you will receive a referral for a laboratory test. The diagnosis is confirmed by a routine examination for worm eggs, for which it is necessary to collect the feces in a specialized container and bring the test material. 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.
The method of treatment of worms - from A to Z.
There are many treatments. Between them:
- drug therapy;
- time-tested folk remedies and recipes;
- special anthelmintics.
One thing is for sure - it is imperative 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 choose. Only a qualified professional can decide on exposure methods. The information in this article is for guidance only. If you do not consult a specialist, the cost of health can be too high, and the time lost for self-medication can be incredibly expensive.
Stages of therapy
The question of how to treat must have an unambiguous answer - comprehensively. It is important to follow the sequence. In the first stage of purification it is common to use oils and sorbents. Folk recipes suggest starting with pumpkin (flaxseed) oil. Activated carbon or any other profile suspension with a similar spectrum of action will help rid the tissues of toxins. You can find out what drug names exist from your pharmacist by contacting the nearest pharmacy. It is known that helminths do not tolerate bile, so it is recommended to use formulas that stimulate its production.
In the second stage, pills selected individually by a doctor are used. They are selected depending on the specific clinical picture.
Despite the fact that today you can find almost any medicine in the pharmacy, it is very discouraging to prescribe it yourself. Improperly calculated dose and incorrectly chosen drug can cause irreparable damage to the functioning of basic vital systems, disrupting their normal functioning.
Enzymes, immunostimulants and vitamin-mineral complexes will help stabilize impaired function after treatment. If allergic reactions are observed, the use of antihistamine formulations is recommended.
Herbal medicines, enemas and diet
Folk recipes recommend the best herbs to get rid of worms. Among them are centenarian, birch buds, valerian root, ragweed, elecampane. Wormwood, tansy and St. John's wort tinctures are effective for adult patients. In addition to the use of herbs, experts advise to adhere to the principles of healthy eating.
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 in the morning on an empty stomach. You should eat in small portions with a large number of approaches to the table (at least 5-6 times). Of the additional procedures proved to be good enema with a solution of soda (10 grams per 1 liter of warm water), as well as milk at room temperature, brewed with garlic.
Therapeutic devices
Special devices have appeared on the market relatively recently. Their principle of operation is based on the use of electromagnetic waves with a certain frequency. The most famous are the Zapper and Det 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 known. Among them is the oxygen emission of parasites when their habitat dramatically changes its physicochemical data. The conclusion is simple - on an empty stomach a small tube is inserted into the stomach, delivering oxygen under pressure in certain portions. Tissues and mucous membranes are saturated with oxygen, and helminths leave the host due to adverse 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 microenemas, herbal teas, intravenous preparations are used. The essence of the method is similar to the previous one. Ozone, along with oxygen, blocks the parasites' breathing. As a result, they are forced to leave the body of the carrier of the infection.
Traditional methods and recipes
Almost all folk recipes are taken orally in the morning on an empty stomach. Especially popular are decoctions of bitter wormwood, walnut leaves boiled in boiling water, and fresh fresh carrot juice. Folk healers use tincture of pomegranate bark and birch bud extract. The simplest, but no less effective method of treatment are pumpkin seeds. The delicious treat is incredibly effective. It is necessary to click on the healing decoction 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't drink it for several hours. Given the amber that emits herring, it is better to stay at home on the day of consumption of the product.