When detecting helminths in the human body, it is not advisable to ignore the symptoms of their presence and definitely not to delay the treatment. It all depends on the type of parasite that resides on the body. That is why it is so important to provide tests for the presence of worms and the choice of additional treatments.
Parasites in the human body: causes
The parasite appears in the human body for many reasons.
They can enter the body in the following ways:
- Wastewater (through the digestive tract). The most common conditions are: ingestion of contaminated water or food;
- Contact and household (through objects in the house). In practice, this means infection from other people or pets with helminths;
- The process of transmission. Representation of helminth penetration through blood-sucking insects;
- Through the skin. This means that the parasite enters the body through mucous membranes or skin;
- In addition, the parasite can enter the body along with dust.
Fish is a valuable food product that is recommended for everyone. However, along with its benefits, it can also be harmful, considered carriers of parasitic diseases. Therefore, you should be aware of the parasites that live in fish can be harmful to humans.
In fact, the most common of the species that live in fish organisms is just helminths. The risk group for worm infections includes fish like sea bream, sea bream and silver bream, but it's important to understand that completely any fish can be infected with helminths. Boil fish thoroughly to avoid infection. If this is not done, the chance of infection remains very high. The most dangerous is eating raw fish.
The most common types of worms in fish are:
- Schistocefamos. Usually they live in smoked form, in some places they are found in salmon, trout and pink salmon. The worm is destroyed by careful heat treatment;
- Chinese flukes. It is found in Amur chebachka, crayfish, carp and yaz. If it enters the human body, it can cause eye stones and clonorchiasis;
- Wide ribbon. Usually it lives in organisms of pike, ruff, burbot and salmonids;
- The helminth, which causes human nanofibre infections, lives in the trout, white fish, gray fish and other fish;
- Tapeworms act as ligulosis pathogens. Carp (sesame, silver carp, anabas, and perch) is infected with this disease. It's important to note that if you remove all the worms from the fish, its meat can be consumed - it will be absolutely safe;
- Worms belong to the fluke family. Irritable metagonimiasis infection. They live in the rudder and gudgeon.
We emphasize that any type of fish is absolutely safe for humans if cooked properly. After thorough and high quality heat treatment, the fish can be consumed absolutely safe for both adults and children. Another way to disinfect fish is to freeze it for long periods of time.
One product, if not superior to fish, on par in popularity, is of course meat. It is not only common among people, but also among worms.
The following types of worms live in meat:
- Nematode. Can be found in pork or chicken. Agitation of gnatostomosis;
- Beef tapeworm. Found in undercooked beef. Irritation teniarinhoses;
- Pig tapeworm. Can live in undercooked pork. Activating teniasis;
- Dog roundworm. Caught in the liver of the chicken. Infections caused by poisoning;
- Nematode. They live in undercooked pork. Causes trichinosis.
Parasites in the human body: symptoms
There are 14 main symptoms of the presence of helminths in the human body:
- Chronic fatigue.Include some signs, such as: poor memory; listless; emphasize; low concentration; flu-like symptoms. These problems arise both with the ideal nutritional and nutritional deficiencies due to difficulty absorbing vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates, as well as proteins and fats. For this reason, the permanent intoxication of the body with the parasite is greatly enhanced;
- Pain syndrome in muscles and joints.Worms are capable of migration. Their displacement is accompanied by pain, often considered a painful consequence of arthritis. In addition, abnormal inflammatory processes in the joint can be a result of the body's protective response to the presence of helminths in it, as well as a consequence of tissue damage caused by worms;
- Weight issues.Worms can cause weight gain and weight loss. Deviations in both directions will be quite significant. Low weight is caused by loss of appetite, abdominal pain and indigestion. Obesity is caused by worm infestation. The feeling of hunger causes nutrient deficiencies in the context of an acceptable "empty calorie" count, as well as a toxic effect on metabolism;
- An upset stomach syndrome.The parasite that lives in the body can cause an inflammatory process in the intestinal membrane, which in turn leads to a large number of negative manifestations, as well as a decrease in nutrient absorption. Fat rather than being absorbed in the small intestine goes into the large intestine, causing problems such as cramps, diarrhea and constipation. Excess fat can be found in the analysis;
- Diarrhea.A chain of helminths forms material similar to prostaglandins. They are the cause of frequent bowel movements. It is important to understand that qualified diarrhea is not only a response of the body, but also a sign of the presence of worms;
- Constipation.Certain types of worms can block the work of certain organs. For example, they can clog bile ducts (cause jaundice and liver problems) or bowel (cause constipation);
- Irritability, bad mood forever.Toxic substances and remnants of the worms' vital activity have an adverse effect on the central nervous system. The results are: constant depression, anxiety and excitement. It is known practice in many cases when the elimination of parasites leads to significant changes in a person's personality and makes him calmer;
- Inflammatory processes of the respiratory tract.Diverse parasites "travel" throughout the human body, including the respiratory system. Symptoms of airway worms include runny nose, cough, sputum production, and fever. In fact, there have even been cases of sinusitis caused by an awakening migratory helminth. In addition, one of the manifestations of strongyloidiasis and roundworm disease is pneumonia;
- Enlargement and gas formation.Caused by an inflammatory process in the small intestine. If the worms are not promptly removed, flatulence and gas formation can manifest in varying degrees for months, perhaps even years;
- Difficulty sleeping, teeth grinding while sleeping.The origin of the teeth-grinding theory remains a mystery to this day. One of the versions is just the body's response to intoxication, as well as the stimulation of the nervous system by the parasite;
- Allergic reaction.It's what happens when the worms enter the intestinal wall, which is why large molecules of unprocessed food enter the bloodstream. The body responds to this by increasing the production of blood cells (eosinophils), thereby causing an allergic reaction. Worms themselves are also allergens;
- Cancers.Worms that live in the body contribute to systemic poisoning, nutritional deficiencies and problems with the immune system. They can also trigger a prolonged inflammatory process. Well, as a result of all this, a cancerous tumor is formed;
- Serious skin problems.Worms can cause the appearance of urticaria, hives, eczema, boils, acne, papillomas and other skin diseases;
- Failure of protection system.The worms severely weaken the defense system, reduce the production of protective immune globulins and cause allergies. As a result of their action, conditions are created for various infections, and the intestines become a haven for dysbacteriosis. Chronic colds and allergies are possible consequences when helminths enter the human body.
These are not all signs - there are many others, however, they vary and arise depending on the type of individual, the duration of the infection, and the stage of organ damage. Symptoms can be extremely severe (for example, migraine headaches, heart attacks, asthma and urinary tract infections).
Parasites in the human body: diagnosis
The human body can simultaneously contain up to several dozen worms. For this reason, therapy should begin with a diagnosis of the disease. Modern medicine uses a number of methods to diagnose organisms for the presence of different types of helminths in it.
Usually, feces are analyzed. However, there are other methods, for example:
- Immunology - determination of the amount of antigens and antibodies to the parasite by a blood test;
- Histological replication - detailed physical examination of the worms, their larvae, and their eggs through a high-precision microscope. Allows you to find the most effective drug complex to treat;
- Computerized tomography. Test the blood by increasing one drop by 2, 000 times. This method allows you to detect the presence of fungi, bacteria and other parasites;
- Acupuncture. Method performed using a special device. It is little known and completely uncommon for the reason it can cause significant harm to the body. However, it allows you to determine the presence of worms in the body and choose the most effective treatment.
The parasite in the human body: drug therapy
You can get rid of parasites using two groups of drugs:
- chemotherapy drugs obtained by synthetic methods;
- preparations obtained from plant materials.
The most suitable medicine to remove the parasite from the body will be recommended by the therapist based on the examination results.
The parasite in the human body: treatment with folk remedies
In addition to drug treatment, you can try alternative methods. The main advantage of such a treatment is that it is completely harmless.
Let's take a look at the most popular folk remedies for dealing with worms:
- Healing tea.It is used to cleanse the intestines, liver, and other organs. To prepare it, you need to mix oak bark, wormwood, and tansy powder into equal parts. Then, take 5 grams of the mixture, pour 500 ml of boiling water on top and incubate for 12 hours. The drink will then be ready. It should be consumed in the morning, 100 ml (for children, 50 ml). The course of treatment is 21 days. The tea will help not only get rid of worms, but also improve the condition of the organs;
- Pumpkin seeds.Take 300 grams of unshelled seeds, with inner membrane separating the kernel and shell. Must eat nuts together with this class. You need to eat them on an empty stomach in a dosage of 10-20 grams. You need to repeat the reception every other day. The course of treatment lasts a week;
- Healing mixture.It happens that the tests for the presence of helminths are negative, however, the person is debilitated, has dark circles under the eyes and also has skin problems. These are sure signs of the presence of worms in the liver, lymph or blood. In such situations, therapy has a slightly different view. Mix 10 ml of aloe oil and juice and add half a lemon to them. For the first 3 months, add olive oil, then switch to corn oil. During the third phase of treatment, you should switch to grape seed extract. The course of treatment is quite long - it's 9 months. This mixture should be taken in the morning. This therapy, although long-term, is quite effective and suitable for the cost;
- Pomegranate peel.However, it must be done with extreme caution, as an overdose will lead to poisoning. The bark is used in the form of a decoction. It is being prepared as follows. You need to pour 10 grams of dry bark with 250 ml of boiled water and let boil for 10 minutes. The product should be taken three times a day for 3 ml each before meals. Oak bark not only kills parasites but also cleans the liver;
- Chanterelles.These fungi are also very effective against worms. They are used in the form of an infusion. To prepare, you need to pour 100 grams of chopped fresh mushrooms with 250 ml of alcohol, then insist in the refrigerator for 21 days. We recommend that you shake the mixture from time to time. Once the product is ready, it will need to be applied 5 ml at bedtime every day. The course of treatment is one month. Our focus is on the fact that you do not need to filter the product after preparing it. This tool not only helps to get rid of worms, but also helps you increase immunity.