The distribution of worms among the population is very high. Many diseases occur in the background of the weakening of the body by parasites. The theory of the relationship between oncology and worm infection is under development. Therefore, we should not start the situation, but take better preventive measures.
Routes of infection
The rate of spread of parasites depends on the conditions. In places with high temperatures and high humidity, helminths multiply faster. This indicator is influenced by hygiene habits and standards.
There is an opinion that only children are sick with worms. An adult can become infected with parasites throughout his or her life without being noticed. Some people are in danger - hunters, fishermen, animal keepers, gardeners.
There are many mature worm eggs in the soil (water) that appear there from animal and human feces. Contact with any soil can infect with parasites. Pets, kids in their toys, adults in shoes, flies on their feet and wings bring soil particles into the house. Foods in contact with the soil may also contain soil residues.
In an infected person, the eggs of the worms will be on their hands, household items, clothes, furniture. No direct contact with such a person is required for the development of the infection (e. g. , handshake). It is enough to use the handle in your house.
Ways to infect helminths with food are widespread in the adult population. Consumption of inadequately cooked meat, fish becomes the cause of the disease. It can infect river fish that have not been properly salted, smoked or frozen. Infected, poorly fried meat is a danger. There are a huge number of helminth eggs in the open reservoirs. They accidentally swallow into the human body while swimming or diving. It is not recommended to use such water for cooking or you have to boil it for a long time.
Worm eggs spread when bitten by insects, and in the future, parasites live under the skin. This mode of infection is more typical of tropical humid climates. But there are cases where parasites have spread to other places by blood-sucking insects.
Manifestation of the infection
Signs of worms can appear in the body at different times from the moment of infection. When ascaris enters the body, symptoms appear on the third day. Symptoms of infection with all other helminths appear after about 3 weeks.
Because this invasion is a parasite, the worms feed on the resources of the host. Signs of their presence are based on the loss of nutrients in the human body. The course of pathologies (helminthiasis) is acute and chronic. In acute form, the duration is up to three weeks. It is usually associated with a parasitic infection. In chronic form, the duration lasts for months, years, decades. It is difficult to make a correct diagnosis because there is no association between poor health and the presence of worms. The symptoms are vague and suitable for other diseases.
Helminths live in different internal organs. Depending on the location of their accumulation, characteristic signs appear. Pain can occur in the joints and muscles - this is a symptom of the parasites being localized in the synovial fluid and muscle fibers. Arthritis is often misdiagnosed. Signs of the presence of worms in the lungs are asthma, pneumonia, a persistent cough that is difficult to treat.
Every parasite emits toxic waste during its lifetime. Their effect causes the exacerbation of chronic pathologies and the appearance of new inflammatory processes. In the nasopharynx sinusitis, sinusitis can begin, in the oral cavity - inflammation of the mouth, genitals, appendages, oral fungus.
Diagnostics
Modern diagnostic methods make it possible to determine the presence of parasites in the body, to identify their type, age and stage of development. This makes it easier for doctors to prepare a treatment plan, speeds up a person’s recovery.
Stool analysis does not always determine infection. It must be examined several times for an accurate result, but the faeces may contain all known helminth eggs. Analysis of venous blood is more informative. Scraping from the anus allows you to identify a group of helminth samples in the intestines, such as ascaris and pinworms.
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay shows the presence and diversity of adult worms and eggs in the human body with high accuracy. If necessary, the duodenal secretion is examined.
Your doctor may recommend that you repeat the tests for a more accurate result. No negative result guarantees the absence of parasites.
Getting rid of worms
The treatment of body helminths is performed by specialists - parasitologists. Modern medicines have a specific orientation to different types of worms of a broad and narrow nature. The exact cause of the disease needs to be determined, so self-medication is frivolous and dangerous. Drugs are toxic, you need to choose exactly the drug that will be effective against a certain type of parasite.
The main medicines are:
All anthelmintics have side effects. These are signs of dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, abdominal pain, nausea and other chemical poisoning. Enterosorbents, such as activated charcoal, help to get rid of such negative effects (1 tablet should be taken per 10 kg person).
Drops from worms are for sale. This is a convenient dosing form that allows for more accurate dosing measurement. This is difficult to do with tablets because they are covered with a protective coating that should never be broken.
What tools to treat should be chosen by the doctor to avoid poisoning. After all, it is not enough to destroy parasites, their remains must be removed from the human body. They continue to rot in the human body and release toxins into the bloodstream. This can start to hurt again.
The last step in treatment should be recovery. The whole body has been devastated by the destructive effects of toxins. Where the parasites moved, traces of their suckers remained. An infection easily joins these bleeding wounds and secondary diseases begin. Special medications should be taken to prevent this from happening.
There is a special system for what to do to treat a parasitic disease. During self-medication, the patient does not go through these stages, so a doctor should be consulted. Folk remedies will be good additions to classic treatment methods, effective during the healing period.
Preventive measures
Parasites cause great damage to the body. Preventive measures must be taken, especially for those at risk. Drug prevention should be performed in the spring and before the first frosts. To do this, anthelmintics should be taken in a single dose. It is better to choose a medicine with a doctor, especially for children.
The other preventive measures are to prevent parasites from entering the body. If the helminth does not enter the host in time, it will die. By blocking all modes of intrusion and adhering to cleanliness and hygiene rules, you can prevent the growth of parasites in your body.