When finding helminths in the human body, it is not worth ignoring the symptoms of their presence and not categorically delaying their treatment. It all depends on the type of parasite that colonizes the body. This is why the delivery of tests for the presence of worms and the further selection of treatment are of such great importance.
Parasites in the human body: causes
Parasites appear in the human body for a variety of reasons.
They can enter the body in the following ways:
- Food (via the digestive tract). The most common situation is: eating contaminated water or food;
- Contact and family (through household items). In practice, this means infection with other people or pets carrying helminths;
- Transmission. Represents the entry of helminths through blood-sucking insects;
- Percutaneous. This means that the parasite enters the body through the mucous membranes or the skin;
- In addition, parasites can enter the body along with dust.
Fish is a precious food product recommended for all people. However, along with the benefits, it can also harm, serving as a carrier of parasitic diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to be aware of what kind of parasites living in fish can harm a person.
In fact, the most common parasites among those living in fish organisms are helminths. The risk group for contracting worms includes fish such as bream, rudd and bream, but it is important to understand that absolutely any fish can be infected with helminths. Boil the fish well to prevent infection. Otherwise, the likelihood of infection remains extremely high. The most dangerous thing is to eat raw fish.
The most popular worms in fish are:
- Schistocefamos. Most often they live in the smell, in some places they are found in trout, salmon and pink salmon. The worm is destroyed by an accurate heat treatment;
- Chinese fluke. It is found in the Amur chebachka, crucian carp, carp and yaz. If it enters the human body, it can cause opisthorchiasis and clonorchiasis;
- Wide ribbon. Most of the time it lives in the organisms of pike, ruff, burbot and salmonids;
- Helminths, which cause nanofietosis in humans, live in salmon, whitefish, grayling and other fish species;
- Tapeworms that act as the causative agents of ligulosis. Carp fish (sea bream, bream, beetle, rudd) are exposed to this disease. It is important to note that if you remove all worms from the fish, its meat can be consumed - it will be absolutely safe;
- Worms of the fluke family. Excites metagonimiasis. They live in rudd and gudgeon.
We emphasize that any fish is absolutely safe for humans when cooked correctly. After a high-quality and comprehensive heat treatment, the fish can be safely consumed by adults and children. Another way to disinfect fish is to freeze it for a long time.
One product that, if not superior to fish, is on par with it in popularity, is, of course, meat. It is popular not only with people, but also with worms.
The following types of helminths live in the flesh:
- Nematodes. It can be found in pork or chicken. Causing gnathostomosis;
- Bovine tapeworm. It is found in undercooked beef. Excites teniarinhoses;
- Pork tapeworm. It can live in raw pork. Causes teniasis;
- Toxocara nematodes. Caught in the liver of chickens. Excites toxocariasis;
- Nematodes. They live in raw pork. It causes trichinosis.
Parasites in the human body: symptoms
There are 14 main symptoms of the presence of helminths in the human body:
- Chronic fatigue.It includes a number of signs, such as: poor memory; indifference; fatigue; low concentration; flu symptoms. These problems arise both with nutritional deficiencies and with an ideal diet due to the difficult absorption of vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates, as well as proteins and fats. Because of this, the permanent intoxication of the body with parasites is significantly improved;
- Pain syndrome in the muscles and joints.Worms have the ability to migrate. Their transfer is accompanied by pain, which is often perceived as a painful consequence of arthritis. In addition, abnormal inflammatory processes in the joints can be a consequence of the protective reaction of the body to the presence of helminths in it, as well as a consequence of tissue damage by worms;
- Weight problems.Worms can cause both weight gain and weight loss. The deviations in both directions will be quite significant. Low weight is caused by loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and indigestion. Obesity appears as a result of the Helminthic invasion. The feeling of hunger causes a lack of nutrients in conditions of an acceptable amount of "empty calories", as well as due to toxic effects on the metabolism;
- Irritable stomach syndrome.Parasites living in the body can provoke an inflammatory process in the intestinal membranes, thereby leading to a large number of negative manifestations, as well as a deterioration in the absorption of nutrients. The fat, instead of being absorbed in the small intestine, enters the large intestine, which causes problems such as cramps, diarrhea and constipation. Excess fat can be found in stool analysis;
- Diarrhea.A helminth chain forms prostaglandin-like matter. It is they who cause frequent watery stools. It is important to understand that diarrhea qualifies not only as a reaction of the body, but also as a sign of the presence of worms;
- Constipation.Some helminths can block the work of certain organs. For example, they can block the bile ducts (causing jaundice and liver problems) or the intestines (causing constipation);
- Irritability, permanent bad mood.Toxic substances and the remnants of the vital activity of worms have a negative effect on the central nervous system. Consequently: depression, anxiety and constant excitement. Practice knows many cases where the elimination of parasites led to significant changes in the character of a person and made him calmer;
- Inflammatory processes of the respiratory tract.Several parasites "travel" throughout the human body, including the respiratory system. Symptoms of airway worms include a runny nose, cough, sputum production, and fever. In practice, there was also sinusitis caused by awakened migratory helminths. Pneumonia is also one of the expressions of strongyloidosis and ascariasis;
- Swelling and gas formation.Provoked by an inflammatory process in the small intestine. If the worms are not eliminated in a timely manner, swelling and gas formation can occur to varying degrees over several months, and possibly even years;
- Sleep problems, teeth grinding in sleep.The origin of bruxism remains a mystery today. One of the versions is only the reaction of the body to intoxication, as well as the excitation of the nervous system by parasites;
- Allergic reactions.It so happens that the worms enter the intestinal wall, which is why large molecules of unprocessed food end up in the blood. The body reacts to this by increasing the production of blood cells (eosinophils), which in turn cause allergies. The worms themselves are also allergens;
- Oncological diseases.Helminths living in the body contribute to its systematic poisoning, nutritional deficiencies and problems with the immune system. They are also capable of triggering a long inflammatory process. Well, as a result of all this, an oncological tumor is formed;
- Severe skin problems.Helminths can provoke the appearance of hives, rashes, eczema, boils, acne, papillomas and other skin diseases;
- Failures of the protection system.Worms severely weaken the defense system, reduce the production of protective immunoglobulins and cause allergies. As a result of their activity, conditions for various infections are created, and the intestine turns into a home for dysbiosis. Chronic colds and allergies are the probable consequences of a helminth entering the human body.
These are not all signs: there are many others, however, they are very different and occur 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, heart attack, asthma, and inflammation of the urinary tract).
Parasites in the human body: diagnosis
The human body can host up to several dozen worms at the same time. For this reason, therapy should begin with the diagnosis of the disease. Modern medicine uses a number of methods to diagnose organisms for the presence of various helminths in them.
Most often, the feces are analyzed. However, there are other methods, for example:
- Immunological: determination of the amount of antigens and antibodies against parasites by means of a blood test;
- Histological coprogram - a detailed examination of the body of helminths, their larvae and eggs through a high-precision microscope. It allows you to find out the most effective complex of drugs for therapy;
- Hemoscanning. Blood test by increasing a drop 2, 000 times. The method allows you to detect the presence of fungi, bacteria and other parasites;
- Electroacupuncture. The method is implemented using a special device. It is little known and completely unpopular because it can significantly harm the body. However, it allows you to identify the presence of worms in the body and choose the most effective method of therapy.
Parasites in the human body: drug treatment
You can get rid of parasites using two groups of medicines:
- chemotherapy drugs obtained by synthetic means;
- preparations obtained from plant materials.
The most suitable drug for removing parasites from the body will be recommended by a specialist, based on the results of the examination.
Parasites in the human body: treatment with folk remedies
In addition to drug treatment, you can try alternative methods. The main advantage of such treatment is the complete absence of damage.
Consider the most popular folk methods of treating 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 in equal parts. After that, take 5 grams of the mixture and pour 500 ml of boiling water over it, then let it brew 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. Tea will help not only eliminate helminths, but also improve the condition of the organs;
- Pumpkin seeds.Take 300 grams of peeled seeds with a transparent film that separates the core and the peel. It is imperative to eat the seeds together with this layer. You need to eat them on an empty stomach at a dose of 10-20 grams. It is necessary to repeat the reception every other day. The course of therapy lasts a week;
- Healing blend.It so happens that the tests for the presence of helminths are negative, however, the person feels weakness, has dark circles under the eyes and also suffers from skin problems. These are sure signs of the presence of worms in the liver, lymph or blood. In such a situation, the therapy looks a little different. Mix 10ml each of aloe oil and juice and add half a lemon. For the first 3 months, add olive oil, then switch to corn oil. In the third stage of treatment, you should switch to using grape seed extract. The course of treatment is quite long - it is 9 months. The mixture should be drunk in the morning. The therapy, although long-term, is quite effective and economical in terms of cost;
- Pomegranate bark.However, it must be taken with extreme caution, as an overdose is fraught with poisoning. The bark is considered a decoction. It is prepared as follows. It is necessary to pour 10 grams of dried bark with 250 ml of boiled water and boil for 10 minutes. The product should be taken three times a day, 3 ml each before meals. Oak bark is effective not only in terms of eliminating parasites, but also in terms of cleaning the liver;
- Chanterelles.These mushrooms are also very effective against worms. They are used in the form of an infusion. To prepare it, 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. After the product is ready, it will be necessary to apply 5 ml before bedtime every day. The course of treatment lasts a month. We focus on the fact that it is not necessary to filter the product after its preparation. The tool will help not only get rid of worms, but also increase your immunity.