Many people believe that developed countries do not have problems with parasites, but the World Health Organization estimates that about 3 billion people in the world live with parasites, which is almost half of the world's population.
Parasitosis.What is that?
Parasitosis is a term that combines all infections that can eventually lead to disease caused by various parasites - creatures that live at the expense of their host.
Parasitosis is divided into several groups, depending on the type of parasite:
- Protozoa (unicellular parasites).
- Worms (multicellular parasites).
- Arthropods.
In addition, they are divided into two groups depending on their location.If the parasites are outside the human body, then they are called ectoparasites, and if inside, then endoparasites.
Parasites can attack any system of the body: blood, lungs, liver, kidneys, heart, skin, kidneys, uterus and even the brain, causing various symptoms.
Causes and Routes of Infection
There are many ways to get infected with parasites.For example, eating contaminated food or water, raw meat, or unwashed fruits and vegetables can cause infection.
In addition, the transmission of parasites from person to person is possible, which happens in the case of ticks when hair touches, or when an infected person puts on a hat.
Sexual intercourse can also cause infection, especially anal intercourse.For example, roundworms stay near the intestinal outlet and lay eggs there.
Other means of transmission may include pets, contaminated soil, or insects that can transmit the parasite, including fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes.
The larvae of some worms enter the bloodstream directly through the skin, from where they are transported to the lungs, and then through the respiratory tract they enter the pharynx and, finally, the digestive tract.
Symptoms of parasitosis
Among the main symptoms that appear when infected with parasites are the following:
- Sleep disorders (insomnia, night teeth grinding, bedwetting).
- Skin problems (dry skin, itching, eczema, rashes and acne).
- Increased fatigue.
- Irritation in the intestines (abdominal pain, bloating, constipation).
- Stomach upset (colic, intolerance to certain types of food).
- Inflammation (arthritis, pain in the muscles, arms and legs).
- Uncontrolled changes in weight.
- Mental imbalance (anxiety, stress, depression).
- Problems with genitourinary organs (cysts, prostate problems, menstrual irregularities).
First of all, it should be understood that parasites are living creatures that feed on their hosts, and therefore their presence in the body is always associated with a lack of nutrients and energy.In addition, they release toxic metabolic products that pollute the intestines and liver, thereby weakening the immune system.
Diagnostics
The diagnosis of parasitic infections is often quite difficult, due to non-specific symptoms, which can be present in many other diseases.
Lice can be detected by visual inspection because they can be seen with the naked eye.In other cases, stool analysis is carried out in the laboratory.Some types of parasites can be detected as antibodies in the blood, such as canine tapeworms.
Treatment for parasitosis
The treatment of diseases related to parasites is divided into several stages:
- The beginning, where the body prepares to get rid of the parasite.
- Main, where various means and remedies are used.
- Restoration, where organ function is restored and metabolism in the body is normalized.
Colon cleansing is the first step in getting rid of parasites because colon cleansing improves the entire intestinal environment.Therefore, various pathogens, bacteria and fungi will no longer find an ideal habitat in the intestine in the future.
Intensive colon cleansing also removes the old mucus layer, which is one of the most popular hiding places for parasites.
Any drugs should be prescribed only by the attending physician, because drugs intended to treat parasitosis have a toxic effect and require the use of certain quantities.
The drugs used in the treatment of parasitosis mainly differ depending on the type of parasite.
In addition to taking medications prescribed by your doctor, it is also recommended to use natural remedies, including papaya seeds (eating 5-6 seeds several times a day is enough), fresh garlic and pumpkin seeds.For example, pumpkin seeds contain special substances that promote parasite paralysis.
There are also traditional methods to treat parasitosis.For example, cleansing with cranberry juice will help eliminate protozoan parasites.To do this, you need to take 2 liters of water, 40 grams of cranberry juice, add 20 grams of salt and do an enema 2 times a day.
To treat giardiasis, you can make lilac flowers by pouring alcohol into dried flowers and leaving for a week.Drink before eating.
Taking onion infusion will help ascariasis.To do this, pour boiling water over chopped onions and leave for 10 hours.Take 100 ml a day, 4-5 days.
Pomegranate peel, which is brewed with boiling water and consumed before meals in the amount of 5 ml, will help eliminate helminths.
As an adjunctive therapy, sugar and highly processed foods should be avoided.You need to make sure you have enough fiber in your diet to promote healthy digestion and fast digestion.
Prevention
To avoid the appearance of parasites, you must adhere to the following rules:
- Wash your hands before eating and after using the toilet.
- When working with soil or sand, be sure to wear gloves as they may contain parasite eggs or cysts.
- Do not allow children to lick or kiss unbuilt animals.
- All fresh vegetables and fruits should be washed thoroughly before use.
- Do not eat raw meat and fish.
- When walking in the forest, wear long sleeves, long pants and shoes.