Many people believe that developed countries do not have problems with parasites, but the World Health Organization estimates that around 3 billion people in the world live with parasites, representing almost half of the world's population.
Parasitosis.What is it?
Parasitosis is a term that combines all infections that can ultimately lead to diseases caused by various parasites, creatures that live at the expense of their host.
Parasitosis is divided into several groups, depending on the type of parasite:
- Protozoa (single-celled parasites).
- Worms (multicellular parasites).
- Arthropods.
Furthermore, they are divided into two groups based on their location.If the parasites are outside the human body, they are called ectoparasites, and if they are inside, endoparasites.
Parasites can invade any system of the body: blood, lungs, liver, kidneys, heart, skin, kidneys, uterus and even the brain, causing various symptoms.
Causes and routes of infection.
There are many ways to become infected with parasites.For example, consuming contaminated food or water, raw meat, or unwashed fruits and vegetables can lead to infection.
In addition, transmission of parasites from person to person is possible, which occurs in the case of lice when hair is touched or when an infected person puts on a hat.
Sexual intercourse can also cause infections, especially anal contact.For example, nematodes stay near the exit of the intestine and lay eggs there.
Other means of transmission may include pets, contaminated soil, or insects that can transmit parasites, such as fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes.
The larvae of some worms enter the bloodstream directly through the skin, from where they are transported to the lungs, and then through the respiratory tract they enter the pharynx and, finally, the digestive tract.
Symptoms of parasitosis
Among the main symptoms that appear when infected with parasites are the following:
- Sleep disturbances (insomnia, nocturnal teeth grinding, enuresis).
- Skin problems (dry skin, itching, eczema, rashes and acne).
- Greater fatigue.
- Irritation in the intestines (abdominal pain, flatulence, constipation).
- Stomach discomfort (colic, intolerance to certain types of foods).
- Inflammation (arthritis, pain in muscles, arms and legs).
- Uncontrolled changes in body weight.
- Mental imbalance (nervousness, stress, depression).
- Problems with the genitourinary organ (cysts, prostate problems, menstrual irregularities).
First of all, we must understand that a parasite is a living being that feeds on its host and, therefore, its presence in the body is always associated with a lack of nutrients and energy.In addition, they release toxic metabolic products that contaminate the intestines and liver, thus weakening the immune system.
Diagnosis
Diagnosing a parasitic infection is often quite difficult due to nonspecific symptoms, which can be present in many other diseases.
Lice can be detected by visual inspection, as they are visible to the naked eye.In other cases, stool analysis is performed in the laboratory.Some types of parasites can be detected as antibodies in the blood, such as canine tapeworm.
Treatment for parasitosis
The treatment of diseases associated with parasites is divided into several stages:
- Initial, in which the body prepares to eliminate parasites.
- major, during which various means and medications are used.
- Restorative, in which organ functions are restored and metabolism in the body is normalized.
Colon cleansing is the first step to getting rid of parasites because colon cleansing improves the entire intestinal environment.Therefore, in the future various pathogens, bacteria and fungi will no longer find an ideal habitat in the intestines.
An intensive colon cleanse also removes old layers of mucus, which is one of the most popular hiding places for parasites.
Any medication should be prescribed only by the treating doctor, since drugs intended to treat parasitosis have a toxic effect and require use in specific quantities.
The drugs used in the treatment of parasitosis differ mainly depending on the type of parasite.
In addition to taking medications prescribed by the doctor, it is also recommended to use medications of natural origin, including papaya seeds (eating 5-6 seeds several times a day is enough), fresh garlic and pumpkin seeds.For example, pumpkin seeds contain a special substance that promotes paralysis of parasites.
There are also traditional methods to treat parasitosis.For example, cleansing with cranberry juice will help eliminate more protozoan parasites.To do this, take 2 liters of water, 40 grams of cranberry juice, add 20 grams of salt and do an enema 2 times a day.
To treat giardiasis, you can make a tincture of lilac flowers by pouring alcohol on the dried flowers and leaving it for a week.Drink before meals.
Drinking onion infusion will help with ascariasis.To do this, pour boiling water over the chopped onion and let it rest for 10 hours.Take 100 ml a day, 4-5 days.
Pomegranate peel, which is brewed with boiling water and consumed before meals in an amount of 5 ml, will help eliminate helminths.
As complementary therapy, sugar and highly processed foods should be avoided.You should make sure you have enough fiber in your diet to promote healthy digestion and rapid digestion.
Prevention
To prevent the appearance of parasites, the following rules must be followed:
- Wash your hands before eating and after using the bathroom.
- When working with soil or sand, be sure to wear gloves, as they may contain parasite eggs or cysts.
- Do not allow children to lick or kiss animals that have not been dewormed.
- All fresh vegetables and fruits should be washed thoroughly before consumption.
- Do not eat raw meat or fish.
- When walking in the woods, wear long sleeves, long pants, and boots.