Parasites enter the human body in different ways. After a while, they manifest with a variety of symptoms and signs. To ensure that you get rid of and eliminate the pest, it is necessary to carry out treatment with medications and medications prescribed based on the results of the diagnosis.
The human body and organs are very attractive for a large number of parasites that settle in them and use their resources. It is logical that in this case the body itself begins to receive fewer necessary nutrients and, in addition, it also becomes clogged with waste from the vital activity of microorganisms. As a result, signs of discomfort and serious external symptoms appear.
Some of the parasites are quite dangerous, others have almost no effect on well-being, even in high concentrations, but it is important to detect them in time and take measures to eliminate them. How to get rid of parasites with the help of drugs, medicines and special remedies 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 eat unwashed vegetables and fruits, you can easily getgiardiana, a microscopic flagellated parasite. In some cases, the introduction goes unnoticed, since there are no obvious signs of the presence of worms in humans.
HookwormIt enters the human body when walking barefoot on wet ground. Characteristic symptoms are skin irritation and rashes on the lower extremities. If hookworms reach the internal organs, the consequences are reminiscent of a roundworm infection.
Children are more likely to be caughtintestinal worm, a worm that settles in the intestinal cavity. The characteristic manifestations of this are lack of appetite, fatigue and discomfort in the anus. Reproduction occurs by laying eggs on underwear or in folds on the surface of the skin. Children contract pinworm agents from toys, dishes and dirty clothes. Pinworms in adults occur after contact with contaminated things.
Pork and bovine tapewormThey penetrate into humans with insufficiently processed meat, pigs and cows, respectively. The most dangerous situation is the penetration of larvae into the eyes and brain. The maximum size of tapeworms reaches 7 meters and their lifespan is 15 to 20 years. It is quite difficult to get rid of established tapeworms, even using strong medications against them.
toxocarabrought from domestic animals. The carrier is a dog or cat that lives next to a person. Adults grow up to 0. 3 m in length. Reproduction is carried out by eggs, which are released with secretions and mature in the soil. Contact with such soil poses the risk of introducing Toxocara, which spreads widely to all corners of the body. You can prevent the parasite by washing your hands regularly.
echinococcusThey are introduced from an animal or by eating unwashed berries. The disease echinococcosis poses a greater threat to children, since the larvae are carried through blood vessels and can settle anywhere, forming a characteristic cyst. Echinococci often affect:
- Brain
- Liver
- lymph nodes
- kidneys
Penetrated insideIntestinal wormscauses the disease ascariasis. These worms easily settle in people, since they are transmitted with dirty hands, with unboiled water and by interacting with the soil. The maximum size of nematodes reaches 0. 4 meters and they settle in the brain, capillaries, lungs, eyes and intestines. As a result of the action of parasites, symptoms appear:
- Poor digestion
- Allergic reactions
- Anemia
- Development of neurodermatitis, asthma, arthritis, seizures.
- Sometimes the temperature rises
Has similar signshad wide, taken with raw fish. In the body it is in a crowded state, the length reaches a gigantic 10 meters. The presence of broad tapeworm causes stomach pain, attacks of nausea, especially after waking up, and weakness.
All of these parasites pose a danger to both adults and children, so 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 appear on the skin, it becomes rougher, wrinkles and pimples begin to appear, then this may be the first evidence of the presence of a parasite. In case of cracked heels or brittle nails, we often talk about damage to the digestive system due to Giardia or Trichomonas.
Other early signs are a weak immune system, so a person is constantly susceptible to infections, his sinuses become inflamed, and symptoms of sinusitis and tonsillitis are noted.
In the male body, parasitic infection often manifests itself as cystitis, prostatitis, sand and stones in the bladder, problems with erection and the ability to conceive a child. Damage to various parts of the brain by parasites has serious consequences.
Signs that parasites enter the female body are:
- Increased pain before menstruation.
- irregular menstrual cycle
- Inflammatory process in the ovaries, adrenal glands.
- Development of fibrocystic mastopathy.
- Malfunction of the urine production system.
- Myoma
If you do not treat and remove pinworms in time, they may cause inflammation of appendicitis, symptoms of insufficient secretion, and elimination of bile. When the lungs are infected, the symptoms resemble pneumonia or bronchitis. If the root cause of the disease is not found and anti-parasite medications are not started, the person receives the wrong treatment and the situation only worsens as the body becomes even weaker. Eventually:
- Immunity decreases
- Various types of allergies develop.
- Body weight drops sharply
- Skin pathologies are formed that did not exist before.
- The patient suffers from constant fatigue and lack of strength.
- Signs of dysbiosis, anemia, vitamin deficiency, stool disorder in any direction appear.
- The patient does not sleep well.
Symptoms of parasites in the human body.
- ConstipationIt occurs when long, bulky parasites that live in the intestines block the intestinal lumen or bile flow pathways.
- DiarrheaIt haunts people if they have a worm whose secretions cause loose stools.
- Bloating and flatulenceThese are signs of the presence of foreign organisms in the large and small intestine.
- intestinal irritationIt is formed when fat metabolism is disturbed, causing constipation, diarrhea and cramps.
- Pain in joints and muscles. . This is a sign of a parasite that has settled in the muscle structures or synovial fluid. The symptoms are similar to those of arthritis, but the inflammation is caused by the presence of a foreign object.
- Manifestations of allergies.They occur against the background of an acute reaction of the human body to the remains of parasites. In addition, the immune system is forced to produce a greater volume of cells that fight the microorganism, which causes a greater allergic reaction.
- Rash on the skin, manifested by eczema, dermatitis, papillomas, ulcerations.
- AnemiaIt is formed due to a deficiency of blood cells, on which some worms that live in the intestinal environment feed. The result is internal blood loss and symptoms of anemia.
- Weight gain or loss. Body weight increases when parasites eliminate glucose that the human body needs. And the opposite situation occurs with metabolic disorders, which are caused by the presence of foreign organisms inside.
- Contrasting psychoemotional statesin the form of increased excitability, irritability or depression, are consequences of the action of toxins produced by parasites and that affect the central nervous system.
- disturbed sleepThis is a characteristic symptom of worms. At night, the liver is cleansed of toxic substances, which causes "panic" among "unexpected guests. "
- Grinding teeth while sleeping– a common sign of problems with the nervous system, most often found in worms in children.
- chronic fatigueIt appears due to a deficiency of necessary substances that the body does not receive because they are consumed by parasites. Expressed by decreased memory, apathy and flu-like symptoms.
- inflamed airwaysThis is a frequent sign of the existence in the body of organisms capable of moving and affecting the lungs, nasopharynx and throat. As a result, this is expressed by symptoms of asthma, pneumonia, for example, high fever, runny nose, cough.
Let's look at the symptoms depending on the location of the parasite in the body.
Heart
When affected by helminths, which are better known.400 types, often reach the human heart muscle and parasitize it. In such conditions, myocarditis conditions arise when the muscular structure of the heart is in a state of inflammation. The first signs appear after 1 to 4 weeks. If the patient does not receive treatment, the symptoms can become chronic.
Below the surface of the skin
There is a special type of worm that causes helminthiasis and lives in the subcutaneous tissue. It is transmitted by mosquitoes and is called heartworm. A subcutaneous parasite often brings with it various viruses and infections, of which it is a carrier. Symptoms of the disease are subcutaneous seals. A characteristic feature is that the helminth moves when pressing the seal from the side.
Eyes
The entry of larvae into the eyelid causes a boil to appear on the skin. When the parasites move, this is clearly felt. We list the diseases caused by parasites in the organs of vision:
- You can get ophthalmiasis in the tropical zone. After the microscopic larvae penetrate beneath the surface of the eyelid skin, they make their way through the conjunctiva and lacrimal sac to the inner area of the orbit, which can cause eye damage.
- With progressive myiasis, lines are seen on the eyelids that gradually lengthen.
- Infection of the mucous membrane by larvae leads to conjunctival larval granuloma. Treatment requires surgical removal of the parasite, there is no other way to get rid of it, for example, by taking special medications.
Stomach
Worms live in the organs of the digestive tract. The main disadvantage of its presence is the toxic secretions that poison humans. Toxicosis is manifested by bad breath, lack of bowel movements, lack of appetite and weight loss.
If these parasitic organisms are not eliminated, they will constantly increase their activity, leading to worsening symptoms.
Blood
When they enter the blood, 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 for parasites
To select therapy, it is important to accurately determine:
- Type of microorganism
- Degree of damage, number of individuals, their sizes.
- How long has the parasite lived in the body and to what extent has it integrated into a person's internal "ecosystem"?
Based on the results of the answers to these questions, a specific anti-pest drug is selected. Some of these medications can also be used as prophylactics.
When selecting a specific drug, it is necessary to take into account the sensitivity of the parasite to it. After treatment, rehabilitation therapy is sometimes required to restore lost functionality.
The main drugs that allow you to get rid of and cure a person contain:
- Antibiotic
- Anthelmintic substances synthesized against a specific species.
The selection of a specific drug, its dosage and period of administration is carried out by a professional doctor.
Medications have a wide range of side effects, which is why many of them are sold only by prescription. To prevent the health situation from worsening, it is important to consider the possible side effects. This is especially true for older people with chronic illnesses.
To ensure you get rid of the parasite and prevent relapses after successful treatment, you should pay more attention to your health and strengthen your immune system. After removing worms from the stomach and intestines, it is necessary to restore normal microflora in the organs.
During the treatment process, you may need to adjust your diet to simplify digestion and saturate the body with useful substances, as well as take antihistamines for acute allergies.
Prevention against parasites
The best way to prevent it is to avoid contact with people who may be carriers. If parasites have been living in the human body for a long time, it is not easy to eliminate and get rid of them. Therefore, if there is a possibility of infection, it is necessary to periodically examine and clean the body.
We list preventive measures to avoid the introduction of pests:
- Maintain personal hygiene
- Keep your home clean
- Mandatory processing of meat and fish at high temperature.
- Eat only washed berries, vegetables and fruits.
- If you have pets, it is important to monitor their health.