The presence of parasites in the body leads to serious health consequences. These include the development of allergies, general exhaustion and a decrease in immune defenses, a state of hypovitaminosis and anemia, as well as disorders of the nervous system, neurosis, insomnia and poor appetite. Proper direct treatment against parasites, their larvae and eggs, as well as the use of drugs that will restore metabolic processes disturbed by the presence of unwanted guests in the body, can eliminate all these manifestations.
Getting rid of parasites: general principles
First of all, the treatment is aimed at completely ridding the body of worms and their larvae. If at least one parasite remains in the body, it can lead to reinfection. Medicines alone are indispensable here, and this is due to the fact that many parasites are transmitted through dirty hands. In this regard, even if the patient drank a remedy for parasites, but at the same time neglects the rules of personal hygiene and is constantly in contact with the source of the parasites (people or animals), rapid reinfection is quite possible .
Thus, the treatment of parasites consists of two mandatory components:
- The use of antiparasitic remedies to remove them from the body.
- Prevention of reinfection (personal hygiene, disinfection of the house, personal effects and surfaces, treatment of all family members, pets).
In addition, there is often a need for additional therapy for those ailments that the parasite caused by its presence in the body.
Parasite treatment
The basis of therapy against parasites that have been found in the body is the use of antiparasitic drugs. These medicines can affect both adults and their eggs and larvae. The selection of drugs against parasites should be treated exclusively by the doctor after receiving the results of all necessary examinations and evaluating the general condition of the patient. Self-administration of antiparasitic remedies for both the treatment and prevention of worms is prohibited and this is due to several factors. Firstly, all drugs against parasites belong to a special group of chemotherapeutic agents, they have a powerful toxic effect on living organisms. And the human body is no exception in this respect. Wrong dosage or selection of drugs can damage the liver or kidneys, without harming the helminth at all.
Secondly, the doctor calculates the dose based on age and weight, using the anti-parasite drug in a short course and the maximum permissible and safe dosage.
Thirdly, based on the results of the analysis, a remedy for parasites is selected, which will be effective in this particular case, since different types of worms (as well as their larvae and eggs) die from different types of drugs .
Remedies for parasites: classification of drugs
Drugs that affect parasites and their larval forms, eggs, are divided, depending on the effect on certain groups of worms, into several classes.
The first group is a parasitic remedy that affects a class of nematodes. They are divided into two subclasses:
- Medicines active against intestinal nematodes.
- Drugs that act on extraintestinal nematode species.
The second group includes drugs that have a detrimental effect on the cestode class. They also fall into two subgroups:
- Medicines that act on intestinal parasites.
- Drugs that lead to the destruction of tapeworms outside the intestinal lumen.
The third group includes all those parasite drugs that act on the fluke. They are also divided into sub-categories:
- Medicines that act on intestinal parasites.
- Drugs that lead to the destruction of tapeworms outside the intestinal lumen.
A special place is occupied by drugs of the fourth group, belonging to a wide spectrum of action. This means that such a parasitic remedy will be effective against most known helminths.
Complementary therapy: treat allergies, improve well-being
In addition to antiparasitic treatment, drugs are often used to improve the patient's condition, normalize well-being and have a general strengthening effect. In addition, due to the strong allergy of the body when infected with parasites, the treatment of allergies with specific agents is also indicated. Allergy occurs in response to the penetration and reproduction of parasites, foreign to the body, can worsen during the period of mass death of parasites. Therefore, antihistamines are sometimes prescribed as a prevention of exacerbations of allergies against the background of the treatment of helminthiasis.
To relieve intoxication, remove waste products and parasite antigens, especially if there is a pronounced allergy, when taking anthelmintic drugs, the simultaneous intake of antihistamines and sorbents is indicated. In addition, absorbent and anti-allergic therapy begins approximately three days before taking the main drug and continues for at least 5 days afterwards.
Often, helminthiases lead to disruption of the intestinal microbial flora, and therefore it is recommended to actively use fermented milk products, plant foods and a preventive cycle of probiotics to restore normal biocenosis. During treatment, it is worth excluding from the diet irritating, heavy foods, dense foods and excess protein. The most useful will be soups and stews of light vegetables, cereals and dairy products. It is important to consume plenty of fluids to actively remove toxins from the body.