The introduction of parasites into the human body occurs in different ways. After a while, they manifest themselves in a variety of symptoms and signs. To ensure the ability to get rid of and eliminate pests, treatment is required with drugs and medications that are determined in accordance with the diagnostic results.
The human body and organs are very attractive to the large number of parasites that inhabit them and use their resources. It is logical that at the same time the body itself begins to receive less necessary nutrients, and in addition, it is also clogged with waste products of microorganisms. As a result, signs of malaise and severe external symptoms appear.
Some parasites are quite dangerous, others have almost no effect on well-being, even with their high concentrations, but it is important to detect them in a timely manner and take steps to get rid of them. How to get rid of parasites with the help of drugs, medicines and special methods to fight them, we will consider below in this article.
Types of parasites in the human body
If you wash your hands before eating or eating unwashed vegetables and fruits, you can easily add them.lamblia, flagellated parasites with microscopic size. In some cases, the identification remains unnoticed, as there are no signs of worms in humans.
Worms Wormsenters the human body when walking barefoot on wet ground. The characteristic symptoms are skin irritation and a rash on the lower part of the foot. If the tapeworm reaches the internal organs, then the consequences resemble the defeat of the ringworm.
Children are more likely to "take"cream worms, worms settle in the intestinal cavity. Manifestations of this feature are appetite, fatigue, discomfort in the anus. Reproduction occurs by laying eggs in linen or the folds of the skin surface. Children receive pinworm agents with dirty toys, dishes, linens. Cream worms in adults occur after contact with infected objects.
Pig and cow tapewormspenetrating a person with insufficient processed meat, respectively, pork and beef. The most dangerous situation is the penetration of larvae into the eyes and brain. The maximum dimensions of the tapeworm reach 7 meters, and their lifespan is 15-20 years. It is quite difficult to get rid of a resolved tapeworm even by using strong medicine to fight it.
Toxic acidbrought in from pets. A carrier is a dog or cat that lives next to a person. Adults reach a length of 0. 3 m. Breeding is done by eggs, which come out with secretions and cook in the soil. Contact with such soil risks introducing Toxocara, which spreads to all corners of the body. You can prevent parasites if you wash your hands regularly.
Echinococcusbrought from animals or while eating unwashed berries. Diseases with echinococcosis pose an increased threat to children, because the larvae are transferred through the bloodstream and can settle anywhere, forming a special cyst. Often echinococcus is affected by:
- The brain
- Heart
- Lymph nodes
- Kidney
Penetrate intoroundwormscausing ascariasis. These worms are easily settled in humans, as they are spread by unwashed hands, unboiled water, when interacting with soil. The maximum size of ringworms reaches 0, 4 meters, they settle in the brain, capillaries, lungs, eyes, intestines. As a result of the action of the parasite, symptoms appear:
- Poor digestion
- Allergic reactions
- Anemia
- Development of neurodermatitis, asthma, arthritis, seizures
- Sometimes the temperature rises
Has a similar signbroad tapewormsbrought with raw fish. On the body, it remains in a state of congestion, its length reaching 10 meters of monsters. The presence of extensive tapeworms causes abdominal pain, nausea, especially after waking up, weakness.
All these parasites are dangerous for adults and children, therefore, it is very important to get rid of them by getting rid of them in various ways.
Signs of the presence of parasites in the body
If spots appear on the skin, become rougher, wrinkles and pimples begin to appear, then this may be the first evidence of the presence of parasites. With cracks on the heels or brittle nails, it is often a question of damage to the digestive system with lamblia or Trichomonas.
The other first signs are a weakness of the immune system, which is due to a person is always prone to infection, his paranasal sinuses become inflamed, symptoms of sinusitis, tonsillitis can be seen.
In the male body, parasitic infections are often manifested by cystitis, prostatitis, sand and stones in the bladder, problems with erection and inability to conceive a child. Parasitic damage to various parts of the brain has serious consequences.
The signs of parasites entering a woman's body are:
- Increased premenstrual pain
- The menstrual cycle is disrupted
- Inflammatory processes in the ovaries, adrenal glands
- Development of fibrocystic mastopathy
- Improper operation of the urine production system
- Myoma
If you do not carry out treatment and do not get rid of the cream worms in time, then it can lead to appendicitis, symptoms of insufficient excretion and excretion of bile. When the lungs are infected, the symptoms resemble pneumonia or bronchitis. If you do not find the cause of the disease, and do not start using drugs to fight the parasite, then the person is getting the wrong treatment and his condition is only exacerbated by the fact that the body is getting weaker. Finally:
- Decreased immunity
- All types of allergies develop
- Weight dropped dramatically
- Formed skin pathology that did not exist before
- Patients are haunted by constant fatigue and lack of strength
- There are signs of dysbiosis, anemia, vitamin deficiency, stool disorders everywhere
- The patient lacks sleep
Symptoms of parasites in the human body
- Constipationoccurs when large and long parasites living in the intestine block the intestinal lumen or the flow of bile flow.
- Diarrheachasing people if worms have appeared in them, the disposal of which causes loose stools.
- Flatulence and flatulencethese are signs of the presence of foreign organisms in the large intestine and small intestine.
- Intestinal irritationformed when fat metabolism is disrupted, leading to constipation, diarrhea, cramps.
- Painful sensations in the joints and muscles. . . This is a sign of a parasite that settles in the muscle structure or synovial fluid. The symptoms are similar to arthritis, but the inflammatory process is caused by the presence of foreign objects.
- Allergy symptomsoccurs against the background of acute reactions of the human body to the remnants of vital activity of the parasite. In addition, the immune system is forced to produce a larger number of cells that fight microorganisms, which results in an increase in allergic reactions.
- Rash on the skinmanifested by eczema, dermatitis, papilloma, ulceration.
- Anemiaformed due to a lack of blood cells, which feed on some of the worms that live in the intestinal environment. The result is internal blood loss and symptoms of anemia.
- Weight gain or loss. . . Weight increases when parasites take in the glucose needed by the human body. And the opposite situation is formed by metabolic disorders, which lead to the presence of foreign organisms in it.
- Different psychoemotional states, in the form of increased excitement, irritability or depression, this is a consequence of the action of toxins produced by parasites and affecting the central nervous system.
- Sleep is disturbedthis is a special feature of worms. At night, the liver performs a cleansing of toxic substances, which ends in a "panic" among "unexpected guests".
- Teeth grind during sleep- a general sign of problems with the nervous system, more common in worms in children.
- Chronic fatigueappears due to a lack of essential nutrients not accepted by the body, due to the fact that it is eaten by parasites. This is manifested by decreased memory, apathy, flu symptoms.
- Inflamed airwaysThis is a common sign of an organism in the body that is able to move and has affected the lungs, nasopharynx, and throat. As a result, this is expressed by symptoms of asthma, pneumonia, for example, high fever, runny nose, cough.
Consider the symptoms based on the location of the parasite in the body.
Heart
With the defeat of helminths, the better known400 types, they often get to a person's heart muscle, parasites on it. In such cases, the condition arises for myocarditis, when the structure of the heart muscle is in a state of inflammation. The first signs appear in 1-4 weeks. If a sick person is not treated, the symptoms can become chronic.
Below the surface of the skin
There is a special type of worm that causes helminthiasis that lives in the subcutaneous tissue. It is carried by mosquitoes and is called dirofilaria. Subcutaneous parasites often carry a variety of viruses and infections that they carry. The symptom of this disease is a subcutaneous lump. A special feature is the movement of the helminth, when pressing on the seal from one side.
Mata
The entry of larvae into the eyelids causes the appearance of boils on the skin. When the parasite moves, this is clearly felt. We list diseases caused by parasites on the organs of vision:
- You can get ophthalmiasis in the tropical zone. Upon penetration of microscopic larvae below the surface of the eyelid skin, they travel through the conjunctiva and lacrimal sac to areas within the orbit, which can cause damage to the eye.
- With creeping myiasis, lines can be seen on the eyelids, which gradually lengthen.
- Defeat of mucous membrane larvae leads to conjunctival larval granulomas. For treatment, it is necessary to remove the parasites surgically; there is no other way to get rid of it, for example, by using special means.
Stomach
Worms settle in the organs of the digestive tract. The main disadvantage of their presence is the toxic secretions that poison humans. Toxicosis is indicated by foul -smelling breath, lack of bowel movements, poor appetite and weight loss.
If such parasitic organisms are not removed, then they will continue to increase their activity, which will cause symptoms to worsen.
Blood
When released into the blood, the parasite infects erythrocytes, plasma, white blood cells. The main representatives of this class of pests are trypanosomes and hemosporidia. Both of these species are unicellular.
Treatment for parasites
For the selection of therapy, it is important to determine precisely:
- Types of microorganisms
- The degree of damage, the number of individuals, its size
- How long the parasite lives in the body and how much has merged with one’s internal "ecosystem"
Based on the results of the answers to these questions, specific drugs against the pest were selected. Some of these drugs are allowed to be used as prophylactic drugs.
When choosing a particular drug, it is necessary to consider how high the sensitivity of the parasite to it. After treatment, sometimes restorative therapy is needed to replenish lost function.
The main medicines that allow you to get rid of and cure a person contain:
- Antibiotics
- Antihelminthic agents are synthesized against certain species
The selection of a particular agent, its dosage and duration of its administration is performed by a professional physician.
Medications have a variety of side effects, which is why most of these medications are only available by prescription. To avoid deterioration of the health condition, it is important to take into account the possibility of side effects. This is especially true for the elderly with chronic illnesses.
To ensure that you get rid of parasites and prevent recurrence after successful treatment, you should pay attention to your health, strengthen the immune system. After removal of worms from the stomach and intestines, it is necessary to restore the normal microflora of the organs.
In treatment, it may be necessary to adjust the diet to facilitate digestion and saturate the body with useful substances, as well as take antihistamines for acute allergies.
Prevention of parasites
The best prevention is to avoid contact with subjects who may be carriers. If the parasite has long lived in the human body, then it is not easy to remove and get rid of it. Therefore, if there is a possibility of infection, then it is necessary to periodically inspect and clean the body.
We list precautions to prevent the occurrence of pests:
- Hygiene
- Keep your home clean
- Mandatory processing of meat and fish at high temperatures
- Eat berries, vegetables, fruits only
- When you have a pet, it is important to monitor its health.