Unfortunately, it is possible to fall prey to parasites anywhere by eating uncooked steak in a cafe, immersing yourself in an unknown lake, or eating berries that have not been treated with water. The presence of parasites will result in deteriorating health, impaired immunity and an unhealthy appearance. Parasites poison the host with waste products, and unpleasant changes gradually occur in a person’s internal organs. How to deal with parasites in the human body? What drugs and methods exist to fight parasites in human organs? Consider in detail the methods of combating parasites.
Signs of the presence of parasites in the body
Various parasites live in the human body. Some show their presence almost immediately after signing up. Others live without any signs. It is very easy to get infected with worms, but getting rid of it is not easy. How to check for parasites? Although the parasites that live in the human body can be different, the symptoms of a parasitic infection are similar. Common symptoms of the presence of helminths in the body include the following:
- unreasonable headaches;
- nausea, occasional vomiting;
- weakness, apathy;
- digestive disorders;
- lack of appetite or constant desire for something to eat;
- bad breath;
- dark circles around the eyes;
- anemia;
- weight gain or loss for no reason;
- muscle and joint pain;
- allergy;
- nervous system disorders;
- dizziness.
Very often a person is treated for some kind of disease by swallowing a handful of medications and the cause of his discomfort is parasites in the body. And after the removal of helminths, the health condition immediately improves. Fighting parasites is an important stage in the health of the body.
Most often, the human body is susceptible to attacks by such parasitic individuals:
- roundworm;
- pinworms;
- lamblia;
- streptococci;
- staphylococci;
- opisthorchis.
The difficulty in identifying parasites is that the symptoms of the presence of helminths are similar to various diseases. More than a hundred parasites, ranging in size from a few millimeters to a few meters, inhabit the human body, poison, injure organs, take away energy, nutrients and strength.
Ways of diagnosing the presence of parasites in the body
There is an opinion that it is not easy to identify parasites. In fact, the usual way - clinical analysis of feces can not always show the presence of parasitic individuals in the human body. Therefore, there are such possibilities for the identification of parasitic individuals:
- microscopic examination of feces for ovarian leaf is a non-traumatic and painless method that can be performed in any laboratory, for reliability, diagnosis is recommended several times;
- immunological blood test for the presence of parasites in organs by antigen level, ELISA;
- hardware diagnostics - ultrasound helps detect echinococci in the human body;
- endoscopy and endobiopsy - taking a piece of tissue to determine the presence of parasitic organisms;
- PCR - diagnosing blood for the presence of parasitic organisms in the human body.
Difficulties in dealing with parasitic individuals
The most difficult thing in the fight against parasites is the diagnosis. They masterfully hide in the body, and it is not so easy to detect the presence of parasites. The life cycle of some individuals reaches two decades! What colossal damage microbes, worms or helminths can do during that time! The manifestation of the presence of parasites of different species is different, so it happens that even in clinical studies it is not possible to identify parasites.
Detecting parasites or their fragments in the stool is shocking, but you should not panic.
After all, thanks to this, one can begin to fight against foreign organisms that thus suppress the immune system and impair health. After releasing the parasite, do not hesitate to take it to the laboratory to a doctor of infectious diseases. Indeed, depending on the type of helminthic organism, rational treatment is prescribed. Antiparasitic therapy and concomitant medications are prescribed to maintain general health.
Traditional medicine against parasites (worm and tapeworm therapy)
According to the Ministry of Health, every third adult and one in two children is infected with various parasites. Helminths are the most common parasitic species hosted by humans. Tapeworms and roundworms are the most common types of worms. Their other names are nematodes and cestodes. Most often individuals live and reproduce in the intestines. There are many remedies, some are capable of destroying several species of helminths at once. Many methods and treatments have been developed in the fight against parasites in the human body. Drugs are designed to control parasites by acting on their major organs and systems.
Medications are indicated for such helminthiasis:
- ascardia;
- teniarinhoses;
- teniase;
- enterobiasis;
- trichinosis;
- echinococcosis;
- other types of diseases.
Very often "Vermox" is used, but it should be borne in mind that this drug is contraindicated in case of contraindications to the use of lactose, ulcers, colitis, Crohn's disease, liver failure and during pregnancy. The drug is contraindicated in children under three years. The drug can have side effects: disorders of the digestive system, disorders of the nervous system and genitourinary system. In some cases, manifestations of allergic reactions, hair loss, changes in indicators in clinical blood and urine tests have been reported. That is, the drug is quite toxic and can adversely affect general health. Self-transcription is not recommended. Only a doctor can prescribe the right medication and dose, taking into account existing illnesses and medical conditions.
Traditional medicine against parasites (trematode treatment)
Covers are also frequent guests and "tenants" of a person.
This group of parasites are flatworms. They can live in many organs of the human body: pancreas, lungs, intestines, gallbladder, liver. Against such parasitic organisms, special drugs are used that cause paralysis of the body of the parasite and death.
In parallel with antiparasitic therapy, complex treatment with symptomatic drugs is carried out. It is recommended to prescribe antiallergic drugs, liver protection drugs, choleretic drugs, enzymes, sorbents, painkillers. In some cases, antibiotics are prescribed at the doctor's discretion. Since the presence of flukes significantly weakens the immune system, a complex of vitamins and minerals is prescribed. And the last phase of therapy is the normalization of the intestinal microflora.
Traditional medicine against parasites (fight against protozoa, ecoparasites)
Parasitologists have enough information on how to resist the simplest. Amoebae, lamblia, cryptosporidium can settle in the human body and parasitize in it.
The main component of drugs affects the genetic code of protozoa and contributes to their destruction. The drugs are contraindicated for use in liver failure, epilepsy, during lactation and lactation.
The parasites are localized and multiply in the circulatory system and internal organs, as well as on the skin. Such a representative of the parasite is a mite that infects smooth skin and hair follicles. The most common sites of the parasite are the eyebrows, eyelashes, nose and the area around the mouth. This becomes the cause of an unpleasant change in appearance. It is very difficult to recover from demodicosis. Different methods are used to destroy subcutaneous mites: metronidazole group preparations, medicinal gels, essential preparations, cosmetic facial cleansing, laser peeling. Ears are also representatives of this type of parasite. Ears affect the scalp and pubic areas.
Alternative medicine against parasites
Alternative medicine has accumulated many recipes for fighting parasitic species that attack humans. In helminthiasis, it is recommended to take the following herbal preparations:
- wormwood - the plant crushed into powder is taken on an empty stomach, and before going to bed, to lighten the bitterness, you can mix the plant powder with honey;
- propolis;
- cinnamon - taken twice a day, can be mixed into food;
- mushroom tincture - finely chopped chanterelles pour vodka and insist fourteen days, drink five grams of tincture daily;
- onion and garlic - due to the high content of phytoncides and essential oils, vegetables effectively fight parasites;
- coriander;
- pumpkin seeds - there are a large number of recipes, this drug is one of the most effective;
- ginger;
- tansy - dried flowers are poured boiling water and kept for an hour and a half, drink the drug three times a day for three days;
- Oak bark.
The method of cleaning the body to expel worms with the help of pine nuts is quite popular. As patients who have expelled the parasites with the help of walnuts have noticed, five kilograms of product will be needed. One hundred grams of walnuts should be chewed daily. For high results during the cleaning period it is necessary to abandon meat, fatty, spicy products. The course of treatment lasts approximately two months. With any method of cleansing the intestines of parasites, one should not forget the need to conduct a course of enema cleansing and taking vitamin complexes. You should also reject products that serve as an excellent material for parasite reproduction.
Diet therapy against parasites
All the foods that people consume have different effects on parasites.
Some products inhibit the vital activity of worms, some serve as a food source and breeding environment. It is necessary to create such conditions in which the parasites will be oppressed and lack nutrients. Properly chosen diet will not only cleanse the intestines, but will also increase immunity, enrich the body with useful substances and components.
Foods that do not tolerate helminths are known:
- garlic;
- White cabbage;
- blackberries, pineapples, pomegranates;
- pumpkin seeds;
- fruits;
- fermented milk products;
- wishes.
It is necessary to abandon products that serve as a favorable environment for the development and reproduction of helminths:
- fish;
- meat products;
- confectionery and flour products;
- fried, fatty foods;
- coffee and strong tea.
The basic rules of dietary therapy are as follows:
- drink as much fluid as possible, it is recommended to drink seven to eight cups of water a day;
- try to plant food that will take up about two-thirds of the total diet;
- eat vegetables raw;
- eat often, in part, in small meals;
- give up sweets;
- pour boiling water over the vegetables before serving.
Nutritionists, along with infectious disease experts, parasitologists and therapists, argue that for effective bowel cleansing you must try to renew your diet and reorganize yourself to such a diet:
- drink a glass of water on an empty stomach;
- have breakfast with raw vegetables;
- a snack of vegetables, washed with sour milk or kefir;
- for afternoon snack it is recommended to eat a small amount of pineapple;
- for dinner, eat boiled potatoes and vegetable salad;
- each snack should be accompanied by sour milk or kefir.
Such a diet helps destroy worms and improves the digestive system and the whole body as a whole.
Prevention of worm infection
In order not to get infected with parasites, you must follow simple rules. In addition to drug treatment in case of illness, the following rules must be adhered to:
- respect nail hygiene - cut them short and monitor the cleanliness of nail plates;
- do not contact patients;
- wear underwear in the form of swimming trunks;
- wash and change bed linen daily;
- wash your hands with detergent after using the toilet and before eating;
- after playing with pets do not forget to wash your hands.
To avoid infection with parasites like lice, you need to use only a comb, wash your hair systematically, use only your own towel and bedding. All laundry must be ironed after washing. Do not neglect the treatment of toys with antiseptic and antiparasitic drugs. Cleaning organs of parasites, such as molds, microbes, worms, helminths, is a complex and consistent process. Before starting treatment, you should consult your doctor and develop a treatment plan together. Self-medication can cause poor health and the development of serious pathologies.