Unfortunately, you can fall victim to parasites anywhere by eating undercooked steak in a cafe, plunging into a strange lake, or eating berries that haven't been treated with water. The result of the presence of parasites will be impaired health, compromised immunity and an unhealthy appearance. The parasite poisons the host with waste products, and unpleasant changes gradually occur in the internal organs of the person. How to deal with parasites in the human body? What drugs and methods exist to combat parasites in human organs? Let's consider in detail the methods of combating parasites.
Signs of the presence of parasites in the body
Many types of parasites live in the human body. Some show their presence almost immediately after check-in. Others live without any signs. It is easy to get infected with worms, but getting rid of it is not easy. How to check for parasites? And although the parasites that live in the human body can be different, the symptoms of a parasitic infection are similar. Common symptoms of having helminths in the body include:
- headache without cause;
- nausea, occasional vomiting;
- weakness, indifference;
- disorders of the digestive process;
- loss of appetite or constantly wanting to eat something;
- unpleasant smell from the mouth;
- dark circles around the eyes;
- anemia;
- weight gain or loss for no reason;
- muscle and joint pain;
- allergy;
- disorders of the nervous system;
- dizzy.
Usually, a person is treated for some kind of illness by swallowing a handful of pills, and the cause of their discomfort is parasites in the body. And after removing the worms, the state of health immediately improved. The fight against parasites is an important stage in the body's health.
Normally, the human body is easily attacked by parasites such as:
- roundworm;
- pinworm;
- lamblia;
- streptococci;
- staphylococci;
- opisthorchis.
The difficulty in identifying parasites is that the symptoms of the presence of helminths are similar to different diseases. More than a hundred parasites, ranging in size from a few millimeters to several meters, settle in the human body, causing toxicity, damage to organs, depriving them of energy, nutrients and strength.
Ways to diagnose the presence of parasites in the body
It is suggested that it is not easy to identify the types of parasites. In fact, the usual way - clinical analysis of feces is not always able to reveal the presence of parasites in the human body. Therefore, to identify parasites, the following options are available:
- Fecal microscopy is a non-traumatic and painless method that can be performed in any laboratory. To ensure reliability, multiple diagnostic tests should be performed;
- immunological blood test for the presence of parasites in the organs according to the level of antigen, ELISA;
- hardware diagnostics - ultrasound helps to detect echinococcus bacteria in the human body;
- endoscopy and biopsy - taking a piece of tissue to determine the presence of parasitic organisms;
- PCR - blood diagnosis of the presence of parasitic organisms in the human body.
Difficulty dealing with parasites
The most difficult thing in the fight against parasites is the diagnosis. They are proficient in hiding in the body, and detecting the presence of parasites is not easy. The life cycle of some individuals is up to two decades! What great harm during this time could be caused by germs, worms or helminths! The manifestation of the presence of parasites of different species is different, and it happens to be impossible to identify the parasite even in clinical studies.
Detecting parasites or their fragments in stool is shocking, but should not be alarmed.
After all, it is through this that one can begin to fight against foreign organisms that suppress the immune system and weaken health. After spreading the parasite, you should not hesitate to take it to the laboratory with an infectious disease doctor. Indeed, depending on the type of helminthic organism, rational treatment is prescribed. Antiparasitic therapy and medication are prescribed concurrently to maintain overall health.
Traditional medicine against parasites (treatment of roundworms and tapeworms)
According to the Ministry of Health, one in three adults and one in two children are infected with different types of parasites. Helminths are the most common parasite of which humans are hosts. Tapeworms and roundworms are the most common types of worms. Their second names are nematodes and cestodes. Usually, individuals live and breed in the gut. There are many drugs, some of which are capable of killing several types of helminths at once. In the fight against parasites in the human body, many methods and treatments have been developed. The drug is designed to stop parasites by acting on their major organs and systems.
Drugs indicated for such helminthiasis:
- heart stone disease;
- teniarinhoses;
- teniasis;
- filariasis;
- helminthiasis;
- echinococcosis;
- other diseases.
Very often "Vermox" is used, but it should be borne in mind that this drug is contraindicated in cases of contraindications to the use of lactose, ulcers, colitis, Crohn's disease, liver failure and during the childbearing period. The drug is contraindicated in children under three years of age. The drug can have side effects: digestive system disorders, nervous system and genitourinary system disorders. In some cases, manifestations of allergic reactions, hair loss, changes in clinical blood and urine tests have been observed. That is, the drug is quite toxic and can negatively affect the general state of health. Self-prescription is not recommended. Only a doctor can prescribe the correct drug and dosage, taking into account existing diseases and health conditions.
Traditional medicine against parasites (treatment of trematodes)
People who smoke are also patrons and "guests" of a person.
This group of parasites are flatworms. They can live in many organs in the human body: pancreas, lungs, intestines, gallbladder, liver. To combat such parasitic organisms, special drugs are used, which paralyze the parasite's body and cause death.
In parallel with antiparasitic therapy, complex treatment with symptomatic drugs is carried out. Antiallergic drugs, hepatoprotective drugs, choleretics, digestive enzymes, analgesics should be prescribed. In some cases, antibiotics are prescribed at the discretion of the doctor. Since the presence of flukes significantly weakens the immune system, a vitamin and mineral complex is prescribed. And the final stage of therapy is the normalization of the intestinal microflora.
Traditional medicine against parasites (against protozoses, ecoparasites)
Parasitologists are well informed about the simplest form of resistance. Amoeba, lamblia, cryptosporidium can settle in the human body and parasitize it.
The main component of the drug affects the genetic code of protozoa and contributes to their destruction. The drug is contraindicated for use in people with liver failure, epilepsy, during childbirth and lactation.
The parasites colonize and multiply in the circulatory system and internal organs, as well as on the skin. A representative of such a parasite is a tick that infects the smooth skin and hair follicles. The most common sites of parasites are the eyebrows, eyelashes, nose, and the area around the mouth. This becomes the cause of the unpleasant change in appearance. It is very difficult to recover from demodicosis. Various methods are used to destroy subcutaneous mites: preparations of the metronidazole group, medicinal gels, essential preparations, cosmetic facial cleansing, laser peeling. Head lice are also representatives of this parasite. Head lice affect the scalp and pubic area.
Alternative medicine against parasites
Alternative medicine has accumulated many recipes to combat the parasites that attack humans. With helminthiasis it is recommended to take the following herbal preparations:
- Wormwood - powdered herb to drink on an empty stomach and before going to bed, to soften the bitter taste, you can mix the herbal powder with honey;
- propolis;
- cinnamon - taken twice a day, can be mixed with food;
- mushroom tincture - finely chopped chanterelles are poured with vodka and insisted for fourteen days, they drink five grams of tincture per day;
- onions and garlic - due to the high content of phytoncides and essential oils, this vegetable effectively fights parasites;
- coriander;
- pumpkin seeds - there are a large number of recipes, this remedy is one of the most effective;
- ginger;
- decoction - dried flowers are poured with boiling water and kept for an hour and a half, they drink this remedy three times a day for three days;
- Oak bark.
The method of cleaning the body to get rid of worms with the help of pine nuts is quite popular. As noted by patients who expelled the parasites with the help of nuts, five kilograms of the product will be needed. One hundred grams of nuts should be chewed every day. For high results during the cleaning period, it is necessary to remove meat products, fats, spices. Treatment takes about two months. With any method of cleansing the intestines from parasites, one should not forget about the need to conduct a course of cleansing douches and take multivitamins. You should also refuse products that are considered excellent materials for the reproduction of parasites.
Diet therapy against parasites
All foods that humans eat have different effects on parasites.
Some products inhibit the worm's vital activity, some serve as a source of nutrition and a breeding medium. It is necessary to create such conditions that the parasites will be suppressed and deprived of nutrients. A properly selected diet will not only cleanse the intestines, but also increase immunity, replenish the body with useful substances and components.
There are foods known to be helminthic intolerant:
- onion;
- Cabbage moon;
- blackberry, pineapple, pomegranate;
- Pumpkin seeds;
- fruits;
- fermented dairy products;
- green vegetables.
It is necessary to give up products that create a favorable environment for helminths to grow and reproduce:
- a fish;
- meat products;
- candy and flour products;
- fried, greasy foods;
- strong coffee and tea.
The basic rules for dietary therapy are as follows:
- drink as much liquid as possible, it is recommended to drink seven to eight glasses of water per day;
- Try plants to make up about two-thirds of the entire diet;
- eat raw vegetables;
- eat often, in small portions, in small portions;
- give up sweets;
- Prepare vegetables with boiling water before using.
Nutritionists, along with infectious disease specialists, parasitologists and therapists, argue that to cleanse the intestines effectively, you must try to rebuild your diet. and reorganize the diet like so:
- drink a glass of water on an empty stomach;
- breakfast with raw vegetables;
- snack with vegetables, rinse with yogurt or kefir;
- for an afternoon snack it is recommended to eat a small amount of pineapple;
- for dinner, eat boiled potatoes and vegetable salad;
- Every snack should be accompanied by the use of yogurt or kefir.
Such a diet helps to destroy worms and improve the digestive system as well as the whole body.
Prevention of worm infections
In order not to get infected with parasitic individuals, you must adhere to simple rules. In addition to drug treatment in case of illness, the following rules should be observed:
- observe nail hygiene - cut them briefly and monitor the cleanliness of the nail plates;
- no contact with the patient;
- wear swim shorts;
- washing and changing clothes daily;
- wash hands thoroughly with detergent after using the toilet and before eating;
- After playing with pets, don't forget to wash your hands.
To avoid getting infected with parasites like head lice, simply comb and wash your hair systematically, using only your own towels and sheets. All laundry must be ironed after washing. Don't neglect to treat toys with disinfectants and antiparasitics. Cleaning organs from parasites such as molds, germs, worms, and flukes is a complex and consistent process. Before starting treatment, you should consult with your doctor and develop a treatment plan together. Self-medication can cause poor health and the development of serious medical conditions.