The introduction of parasites into the human body occurs in different ways. After some time, they manifest in a variety of symptoms and signs. To ensure the elimination and elimination of the pest, it is required to carry out treatment with drugs and prescription drugs in accordance with the results of the diagnosis.
The human body and organs are very attractive to a large number of parasites that inhabit them and use their resources. It is logical that, at the same time, the body itself begins to receive less of the necessary nutrients and, in addition, it also clogs with waste products of microorganisms. As a result, signs of discomfort and severe external symptoms appear.
Some of the parasites are quite dangerous, others have almost no effect on well-being, even with a high concentration of them, but it is important to detect them early and take steps to eliminate them. How to get rid of parasites with the help of drugs, drugs and special means against them, we will consider below in the article.
Types of parasites in the human body.
If you don't wash your hands before eating or if you eat unwashed vegetables and fruits, you can easily addlamblia, a microscopic flagellated parasite. In some cases, the introduction goes unnoticed, as there are no obvious signs of worms in humans.
Hookwormenters the human body when walking barefoot on wet ground. Characteristic symptoms are skin irritation and rashes on the lower extremities. If hookworm reaches internal organs, the consequences resemble the defeat of pinworms.
Children are more likely to "pick up"roundworm, a worm that settles in the intestinal cavity. Characteristic manifestations of this are lack of appetite, fatigue, discomfort in the anus. Reproduction occurs by laying eggs in flax or folds on the surface of the skin. Children receive pinworm agents with dirty toys, dishes, and bedding. Pinworms in adults occur after contact with infected things.
Pig and bovine tapewormspenetrate a person with insufficiently processed meat, respectively, pigs and cows. The most dangerous situation is the penetration of larvae into the eyes and brain. The maximum dimensions of tapeworms reach 7 meters and their lifespan is 15 to 20 years. It is quite difficult to get rid of seated tapeworms even using strong drugs against them.
Toksokarabrought from pets. The carrier is a dog or cat that lives next to a person. Adults grow to 0. 3 m in length. The reproduction is carried out by means of eggs, which come out with secretions and mature in the soil. Contact with this soil carries the risk of introducing Toxocara, which spreads widely to all corners of the body. You can prevent the parasite by washing your hands regularly.
Echinococcusbrought from an animal or by eating unwashed berries. Echinococcosis disease poses a greater threat to children, since the larvae are transferred through blood vessels and can settle anywhere, forming a characteristic cyst. Echinococcus is often affected by:
- Brain
- Liver
- Lymph nodes
- Kidney
Penetrated insideroundwormCause ascariasis disease. These worms settle easily in humans, as they are transmitted with unwashed hands, unboiled water, by interacting with the soil. The maximum size of roundworms reaches 0. 4 meters, they settle in the brain, capillaries, lungs, eyes, intestines. As a result of the action of parasites, symptoms appear:
- Poor digestion
- Allergic reactions
- Anemias
- Development of neurodermatitis, asthma, arthritis, seizures.
- Sometimes the temperature rises
Has similar signsI was widebrought with raw fish. On the body, it remains in a crowded state, its length reaches a gigantic 10 meters. The presence of a broad tapeworm provokes stomach aches, bouts of nausea, especially after waking up, weakness.
All these parasites are dangerous for both an adult and a child, therefore it is imperative to get rid of them by eliminating them in various ways.
Signs of the presence of parasites in the body.
If spots appeared on the skin, it became thicker, wrinkles and acne began to appear, then this may be the first evidence of the presence of the parasite. With cracked heels or brittle nails, it is often a matter of damage to the digestive system with lamblia or Trichomonas.
Other first signs are a weakness of the immune system, due to which a person is constantly susceptible to infection, his sinuses become inflamed, the symptoms of sinusitis and tonsillitis are noticeable.
In the male body, parasitic infection is often manifested by cystitis, prostatitis, sand and stones in the bladder, erection problems, and the inability to conceive a child. Damage of the parasite in various parts of the brain has serious consequences.
The signs that parasites enter the female body are:
- Increased pain before menstruation
- Interrupted menstrual cycle
- Inflammatory process in the ovaries, adrenal glands.
- Development of fibrocystic mastopathy
- Malfunction of the urine outlet system.
- Myoma
If you do not treat and get rid of pinworms in time, they can cause inflammation of appendicitis, symptoms of insufficient excretion, and excretion of bile. When the lungs are infected, the symptoms resemble pneumonia or bronchitis. If you do not find the root cause of the disease and do not start using anti-parasite drugs, the person receives the wrong treatment, and the situation is only aggravated by the fact that the body is further weakened. Finally:
- Immunity drops
- All kinds of allergies develop.
- Body weight drops dramatically
- Skin pathologies are formed that did not exist before
- The patient is haunted by constant fatigue and lack of strength.
- There are signs of dysbiosis, anemia, vitamin deficiency, stool disorders in any direction.
- The patient sleeps poorly
Symptoms of parasites in the human body.
- ConstipationIt occurs when long, bulky parasites that live in the intestine block the intestinal lumen or bile flow pathways.
- Diarrheahaunts people if a worm has appeared in them, the discharge of which leads to loose stools.
- Bloated stomach and flatulence.These are signs of the presence of foreign organisms in the colon and small intestine.
- Intestinal irritationit is formed when fat metabolism is disturbed, leads to constipation, diarrhea, spasms.
- Painful sensations of joints and muscles. . . . This is a sign of a parasite that has settled into muscle structures or synovial fluid. The symptoms are similar to those of arthritis, but the inflammatory process is caused by the presence of a foreign object.
- Allergy symptomsthey occur against the background of an acute reaction of the human body to the remnants of the vital activity of parasites. In addition, the immune system is forced to produce a greater volume of cells that fight the microorganism, which results in an increase in the allergic reaction.
- Rash on the skinmanifested by eczema, dermatitis, papillomas, ulceration.
- Anemiaformed due to a deficiency of blood cells, which feed on some worms that live in the intestinal environment. The result is internal blood loss and symptoms of anemia.
- Weight gain or loss. . . Body weight increases when parasites take in glucose needed by the human body. And the opposite situation is formed with metabolic disorders, to which the presence of foreign organisms inside leads.
- Contrasting psychoemotional states, in the form of increased excitability, irritability or depression, are the consequences of the action of toxins produced by parasites and affecting the central nervous system.
- Disturbed dreamthis is a characteristic symptom of worms. At night, the liver cleanses toxic substances, which ends with "panic" among "unexpected guests. "
- Grinding teeth in sleep- a common sign of problems with the nervous system, most common with worms in children.
- Chronic fatigueappears due to a deficiency of essential substances that the body does not receive, because they are consumed by parasites. It is expressed by memory loss, apathy, flu symptoms.
- Inflamed airwaysThis is a common sign of organisms in the body that are able to move and have affected the lungs, nasopharynx, and throat. As a result, this is expressed by symptoms of asthma, pneumonia, for example, high fever, runny nose, cough.
Consider symptoms based on the location of the parasite in the body.
A heart
With the defeat of the helminths, which are known more400 kindsThey often reach a person's heart muscle and parasitize it. In such conditions, conditions for myocarditis arise, when the muscular structure of the heart is in a state of inflammation. The first signs appear in 1-4 weeks. If the sick person is not treated, the symptoms can become chronic.
Beneath the surface of the skin
There is a special type of worms that cause helminthiasis that lives in the subcutaneous tissue. It is transmitted by mosquitoes and is called heartworm. The subcutaneous parasite often carries with it various viruses and infections that it carries. Symptoms of the disease are subcutaneous lumps. A characteristic feature is the movement of the helminth, pressing on the seal from one of the sides.
Eyes
The entry of larvae into the eyelid causes the appearance of a boil on the skin. When parasites move, this is clearly felt. We list the diseases caused by parasites in the organs of vision:
- You can get ophthalmiasis in the tropics. After the penetration of microscopic larvae below the skin surface of the eyelid, they make their way through the conjunctiva and lacrimal sac into the internal region of the orbit, which can cause damage to the eyes.
- With progressive myiasis, lines are visible on the eyelids, gradually lengthening.
- The defeat of the larvae of the mucous membrane leads to conjunctival larval granuloma. For treatment, it is necessary to surgically remove the parasite; there is no other way to get rid of it, for example, by taking special means.
Stomach
The worms settle in the organs of the digestive tract. The main disadvantage of its presence is toxic secretions that poison humans. Toxicosis manifests itself as bad breath, poor bowel movements, poor appetite, and weight loss.
If these parasitic organisms are not eliminated, they will constantly increase their activity, which will cause an aggravation of the symptoms.
Blood
When released into the blood, the parasites infect red blood cells, plasma, and white blood cells. The main representatives of this class of pests are trypanosomes and hemosporidia. Both species are unicellular.
Treatment of parasites
For the selection of therapy, it is important to accurately determine:
- Type of microorganism
- Degree of damage, number of individuals, their size.
- How long the parasite has been living in the body and how long it has attached itself to a person's internal "ecosystem"
Based on the results of the answers to these questions, a specific pest drug is selected. Some of these drugs can be used as prophylactics.
When choosing a specific drug, it is necessary to take into account how high the sensitivity of the parasite is. After treatment, restorative therapy is sometimes required to replenish lost functionality.
The main drugs that allow you to get rid and heal a person contain:
- Antibiotic
- Anthelmintic agents synthesized against a specific species
The selection of a specific agent, its dosage and the period of administration is carried out by a professional physician.
Medications have a wide range of side effects, so many of them are only available with a prescription. To avoid the deterioration of the health situation, it is important to take into account the possible side effects. This is especially true for older people with chronic illnesses.
To make sure you get rid of the parasite and prevent relapse after successful treatment, you need to pay more attention to your health, strengthening the immune system. After the removal of worms from the stomach and intestines, it is necessary to restore the normal microflora in the organs.
In the course of treatment, it may be necessary to adjust the diet to simplify digestion and saturate the body with useful substances, as well as to take antihistamines for acute allergies.
Prevention against parasites.
The best prevention is to avoid contact with subjects who may be carriers. If parasites have lived in the human body for a long time, it is not easy to remove and get rid of them. Therefore, if there is a possibility of infection, it is necessary to periodically examine and cleanse the body.
We list the preventive measures to avoid the introduction of pests:
- Personal hygiene
- Keeping your house clean
- Mandatory processing of meat and fish at high temperatures.
- Eat only washed berries, vegetables, and fruits
- When you have pets, it is important to monitor their health.