Unfortunately, it is possible to fall victim to parasites anywhere by eating uncooked steaks in a cafe, diving into an unknown lake, or eating untreated berries. The presence of parasites results in deteriorating health, impaired immunity, and unhealthy appearance. Parasites poison the host with waste products, and unpleasant changes gradually occur in the human internal organs. How to treat parasites in the human body? What drugs and methods exist to combat parasites in human organs? Let us examine in detail the methods of controlling parasites.
Signs of the presence of parasites in the body
There are many parasites in the human body. Some show their presence almost immediately after check-in. Others live without showing signs. It is very easy to become infected with worms, but getting rid of it is not easy. How to check for parasites? And although the parasites in the human body may be different, the symptoms of a parasitic infection are similar. Common symptoms of helminths in the body include:
- unreasonable headache;
- nausea, occasionally vomiting;
- weakness, apathy;
- disruption of digestive processes;
- loss of appetite or constant appetite;
- unpleasant odor from the mouth;
- dark circles around the eyes;
- anemia;
- unreasonable weight gain or loss;
- muscle and joint pain;
- allergy;
- disorders of the nervous system;
- dizziness.
Very often a person is treated against a disease if they swallow a handful of medication and the discomfort is caused by parasites in the body. And after removing the helminth, your health improves immediately. The fight against parasites is an important stage in the health of the body.
Most often, the human body is susceptible to attack by such parasitic individuals:
- roundworm;
- pinworms;
- lamblia;
- streptococcus;
- staphylococcus;
- opisthorchis.
The difficulty in identifying parasites is that the symptoms of the presence of intestinal worms are similar to different diseases. More than a hundred parasites, ranging from a few millimeters to several meters, that settle in the human body cause poison, damage organs, use energy, nutritional ingredients, and force.
Ways to diagnose the presence of parasites in the body
There is an opinion that it is not easy to identify parasites. In fact, the usual method - clinical analysis of feces does not always show the presence of parasitic individuals in the human body. Therefore, there are such possibilities for identifying parasitic individuals:
- microscopic examination of the ovarian stool is not a traumatic and painless method that can be performed in any laboratory, it is recommended to make the diagnosis several times for reliability;
- immunological blood test for the presence of parasites in organs at the level of antigens, ELISA;
- hardware diagnostics - ultrasound helps to recognize echinococcus in the human body;
- endoscopy and endobiopsy - taking a piece of tissue to determine the presence of parasitic organisms;
- PCR - diagnosis of blood for the presence of parasitic organisms in the human body.
Difficulties in treating parasitic individuals
The most difficult thing to do to fight parasites is diagnosis. They are masterfully hidden in the body and it is not so easy to detect the presence of parasites. Some people have a life cycle of two decades! What a huge amount of damage microbes, worms or intestinal worms can cause during this time! The manifestation of the presence of different species of parasites is different, and it may not be possible to identify parasites even in clinical trials.
The detection of parasites or fragments of them in the stool is staggering, but you should not panic.
After all, it is possible to start the fight against foreign organisms, which thus suppress the immune system and undermine health. Once the parasite is released, do not hesitate to take it to the laboratory for an infectious disease doctor. Indeed, depending on the type of helminthic organism, rational treatment is prescribed. Antiparasitic therapy and concomitant medications are prescribed to maintain overall health.
Traditional medicine against parasites (roundworm and tapeworm therapy)
According to the Ministry of Health, one in three adults and one in two children are infected with different parasites. Helminths are the most common parasitic species where humans are hosts. Tapeworms and roundworms are the most common worms. Their second name is nematodes and cestodes. Most often, individuals live and reproduce in the intestines. There are many drugs, some of which can destroy multiple helminths at once. Many methods and courses of treatment have been developed to combat parasites in the human body. The drugs are designed to suppress parasites by acting on their main organs and systems.
Medicines used to treat such helminthiasis:
- ascardiasis;
- teniarinhoses;
- teniasis;
- enterobiasis;
- trichinosis;
- echinococcosis;
- other types of diseases.
"Vermox" is used very often, but it should be borne in mind that this drug is contraindicated in lactose, ulcers, colitis, Crohn's disease, liver failure, and childbearing. The drug is contraindicated in children under three years of age. The drug can cause side effects: disorders of the digestive system, disorders of the nervous system and urogenital system. In some cases, allergic reactions, hair loss, and changes in clinical blood and urine tests are seen. That is, the drug is quite toxic and can negatively affect your overall health. Self-determination is not recommended. Only a doctor can prescribe the appropriate medication and dosage, taking into account existing diseases and medical conditions.
Traditional medicine against parasites (treatment of trematodes)
Suckers are also common guests and "residents" of a person.
This group of parasites is flatworms. They can live in many organs of the human body: pancreas, lungs, intestines, gallbladder, liver. Special drugs are used against such parasite organisms, which cause paralysis and death of the parasite's body.
In parallel with antiparasitic therapy, complex treatment with symptomatic drugs is performed. It is advisable to prescribe antiallergic drugs, liver preservatives, choleretic drugs, enzymes, sorbents, painkillers. In some cases, antibiotics are prescribed at the discretion of the physician. Because the presence of fluff significantly weakens the immune system, a complex of vitamins and minerals is prescribed. And the last stage of therapy is the normalization of the intestinal microflora.
Traditional medicine against parasites (protozoa, fight against ecoparasites)
Parasitologists have enough information on how to resist the simplest. Amoebae, lamblia, cryptosporidium can settle in the human body and parasitize it.
The main component of drugs affects the genetic code of protozoa and contributes to their destruction. The drugs are contraindicated during liver failure, epilepsy, breastfeeding, and lactation.
Parasites localize and multiply in the circulatory system and internal organs, as well as on the skin. Such a representative of parasites is a mite that infects smooth skin and hair follicles. The most common places for parasites are around the eyebrows, eyelashes, nose and mouth. This will be the cause of the unpleasant appearance change. It is very difficult to recover from demodicosis. Various methods are used to kill subcutaneous mites: preparations belonging to the metronidazole group, healing gels, essential preparations, cosmetic facial cleansing, laser exfoliation. Lice are also representatives of these types of parasites. Lice affect the scalp and pubic area.
Alternative treatment against parasites
Alternative medicine has collected a number of recipes to combat parasite species that attack humans. In case of helminthiasis, it is recommended to take the following herbal preparations:
- wormwood - the crushed herb is taken on an empty stomach and mixed with the honey powder with honey before bed to refresh the bitterness;
- propolis;
- cinnamon - taken twice a day, can be mixed with food;
- mushroom tincture - finely chopped chanterelle mushrooms are poured with vodka and adhered to for fourteen days, drinking five grams of tincture daily;
- onions and garlic - due to the high content of phytoncides and essential oils, vegetables fight pests effectively;
- coriander;
- pumpkin seeds - there are a large number of recipes, this remedy is one of the most effective;
- ginger;
- tansy - dry flowers are poured with boiling water and kept for an hour and a half, drinking the medicine three times a day for three days;
- Oak bark.
The method of cleansing the body to drive out worms with pine nuts is very popular. As noted by patients who drove the parasites out with the help of nuts, five kilograms of product will be needed. One hundred grams of nuts should be chewed daily. During the cleaning period, meat, fatty, spicy products should be omitted for high results. The duration of treatment is about two months. By any method of cleaning the intestines from parasites, it should not be forgotten that a cleansing enema should be performed and vitamin complexes taken. It should also reject products that serve as excellent materials for the reproduction of parasites.
Diet therapy against parasites
Every food that people consume has a different effect on parasites.
Some products inhibit the vital activity of worms, others serve as a feeding and breeding environment. Conditions need to be created in which parasites suppress and lack nutrients. Properly selected diet not only cleanses the intestines, but also increases immunity, enriching the body with useful substances and ingredients.
There are foods that are known not to tolerate intestinal worms:
- onion garlic;
- White cabbage;
- blackberries, pineapples, pomegranates;
- pumpkin seeds;
- fruits;
- fermented dairy products;
- greens.
Products that serve as a favorable environment for the development and reproduction of intestinal worms should be deleted:
- a fish;
- meat products;
- confectionery and flour products;
- fried fatty foods;
- coffee and strong tea.
The basic rules of diet therapy are:
- drink as much fluid as possible, it is recommended to drink seven to eight cups of water a day;
- try to plant the food to occupy two-thirds of the total diet;
- eat vegetables raw;
- eat often, in fragments, in small portions;
- give up candy;
- process vegetables with boiling water before serving.
Nutritionists, along with infectious disease specialists, parasitologists, and therapists, argue that in order to effectively cleanse the intestines, you should try to restore your diet and reorganize yourself into such a diet:
- drink a glass of water on an empty stomach;
- have breakfast with raw vegetables;
- snacks for vegetables, washed with sour milk or kefir;
- it is recommended to eat a small amount of pineapple for an afternoon snack;
- eat boiled potatoes and vegetable salad for dinner;
- sour milk or kefir should be used for each snack.
Such a diet helps to kill worms and improve the digestive system and the whole body.
Prevention of worm infection
In order not to infect parasitic individuals, you must follow simple rules. In addition to medication in case of illness, the following rules must be followed:
- observe nail hygiene - cut short and check the cleanliness of the nail plates;
- do not contact patients;
- wear underwear in the form of swimming trunks;
- wash and change bed linen daily;
- clean your hands with detergent after using the toilet and before eating;
- after playing with pets, be sure to wash your hands.
To avoid infection with parasites such as lice, use only a comb, wash your hair systematically, use only your own towel and bedding. After washing, all clothes should be ironed. Do not ignore the treatment of toys with antiseptic and antiparasitic drugs. Purification of organs from parasitic individuals such as mold, microbes, worms, intestinal worms is a complex and consistent process. Before starting treatment, consult your doctor and work together to develop a treatment plan. Self-medication can cause poor health and the development of severe pathologies.