Worms are parasitic worms in the human body. Some of them are not likely to cause serious harm to health, others are quite dangerous. How can a person get infected with worms? Symptoms indicating the presence of helminths should not be painful for people to know. And most importantly - how to expel these unwanted guests from the body?
When should worm infection be suspected?
If adults worry about constant nausea, headaches, and coughs, they start looking for anything, but not worms. Meanwhile, it is they who often lead to the appearance of these symptoms. If the parasites have a wound in the body, then they begin to actively multiply, in the process of life they destroy tissues and release toxic substances. The number of worms in the human body can reach hundreds or even thousands of individuals. The body can tolerate the presence of these "guests" for a while, and then the following symptoms of worms appear in adults:
- frequent dry cough, not cured with syrups and antibiotics;
- picky eaters;
- allergic skin rash, eczema, urticaria, acne, boils, papillomas;
- persistent runny nose (not accompanied by other signs of a cold);
- bowel problems - bloating, constipation;
- reduced immunity and, as a result, frequent acute respiratory infections;
- teeth grinding (due to overactivity of the nervous system);
- weakness, irritability, stress, depression;
- pain in the joints;
- enlarged lymph nodes.
Some varieties of helminths "report" themselves with specific symptoms. So, with ascariasis can occur pneumonia, diarrhea and abdominal pain.
If a large tapeworm has settled in the body, dizziness and abdominal pain will occur. During defecation, pieces of worms will pass out in the stool. A person, continuing to eat in the usual way, will lose weight rapidly. Anemia develops later.
Tapeworms colonize the liver, causing pain in the right lower quadrant.
Pinworms cause a lot of itching in the anus. As a result of scratching this site, dermatitis and swelling occur.
Teeth grinding and other symptoms of helminth infections in children
Children are the most susceptible to the penetration of helminths, as they often do not follow the rules of personal hygiene and put things in their mouths. The presence of parasites in the child's body can be suspected by the following signs:
- intense salivation (including during sleep);
- hyperactivity, restless behavior;
- itching in the anus, as a result of which the child can not really sit still for a minute;
- increased cravings for sweets;
- dry hair and brittle nails;
- peeling skin on the eyelids;
- anemia of unknown cause;
- lethargy and drowsiness;
- prone to frequent colds.
In which organs can worms live?
There are up to 250 types of worms in total. To live, they choose different types of organs, such as kidneys or eyes. Some types of parasites colonize the skin and muscles. They are found even in the blood. But most still live in the digestive tract.
Worms very often settle in the human liver. Symptoms indicating organ "settlement" do not appear immediately after infection. The first signs of penetration sometimes occur after 6 months. A person suddenly begins to lose weight or gain weight rapidly. Eczema and even psoriasis can occur.
Some worms stick to the liver, leading to its dysfunction and causing anemia. Others (such as echinococcus) erect a seminal vesicle around them, which grows in size and interferes with the organ's functioning. A person's skin turns yellow, pain in the right side, and digestive problems.
There are also symptoms characteristic of the presence of worms in a person in the liver - chronic fatigue and sleep disturbances from 2 to 3 am, when the liver is working in an enhanced mode.
Worms that live in the liver can cause asthma.
Worms - fight: drug treatment
Although one of the important factors in diagnosing worm disease in humans is the symptoms, treatment is prescribed only after the test results are received. Usually, a stool test is prescribed. But this is an unreliable method: sometimes it is only after 8-10 attempts that the parasite can be detected. A more accurate diagnosis is a plant magnetic resonance test.
The easiest way to detect pinworms. To do this, scrape from the skin above the anus, then study it under a microscope.
Once the parasite is identified, treatment begins. It is done in several stages:
- preparation. It consists in the elimination (or reduction of the amount) of toxic substances - the result of the vital activity of helminths. To do this, use activated carbon;
- are taking dewormers. A good effect is to use a broad-spectrum dewormer;
- recuperate. The goals of therapy are to strengthen the immune system (this is done with the help of echinacea), to normalize the intestinal microflora and to restore the liver.
Traditional medicine against worms
If it is decided to use folk remedies for deworming a person, the symptoms must also be taken into account. If there are signs of pinworm infection, you should smoke garlic, soak in alcohol or wormwood.
A popular way to deworm is milk with garlic. It can be drunk with bread and garlic. This preparation is suitable for enema. For this, in 1 tbsp. Boiled milk a large head of garlic. Then cool, filter and enema with such a solution. This process is repeated every day for a week.
Folk healers are advised to take 1 tablespoon on an empty stomach for a month. l. garlic juice. You need to take 6-8 cloves of garlic, crush it, mix it with 1 tbsp. boiled water to cool. Filter the solution. You can do differentials with water like that.
Cat liver flukes can be transmitted from cats. It is believed that this worm is afraid of ground apples, which are mixed with carrots and tar. Proportion of the medicinal composition: 1 tsp. carrot-apple mixture and 1 drop of pitch. Consume on an empty stomach.
To kill tapeworms, taking 1 tablespoon in the morning (on an empty stomach) is enough. water, in which 1 teaspoon is dissolved. Salt.
If the type of parasite is unknown, but all signs of human worms are present (symptoms of infection with different parasites may not vary greatly), a pepper preparation can be prepared. Kills most worms. It should be mixed in equal proportions crushed wormwood, laksa leaves, fennel, and ground (unshelled) pumpkin seeds. Add 2 parts cloves, 4 parts pre-roasted flaxseed, and ground sage flower to the ingredients listed. Grind everything in a coffee grinder, pour into a glass container.
Make such a layout according to the diagram. In 1 day you need to eat 1 teaspoon of MSG. collected 30 minutes before breakfast, drink boiled water to cool down mixed with honey. For 2 days, the preparation is consumed in the morning and before lunch. Then, from 3 to 7 days, you should eat 1 teaspoon. herbal mixture 2 times a day - before lunch and before bed
Most dewormers and medicinal plants are highly toxic. Therefore, it is extremely unreasonable to use them for treatment without consulting a doctor. Do not self-medicate if the patient is a pregnant woman or a child.
How does the infection happen?
The cause of the appearance of worms largely depends on age. In children, they are associated with a violation of the rules of personal hygiene, the use of unwashed vegetables. Adults often get the infection in turn in the water. Moreover, it is not necessary to drink - just wash the dishes with river water. Worms can enter the human body when eating meat and fish dishes without the necessary heat treatment. A common route of infection is by eating raw and lightly salted fish.
You can become a host for worms if you don't wash your hands while playing outside or after gardening and digging. Symptoms of worms in adults can also appear after contact with an infected person (through smoke, air, and sanitary items).
People who work on livestock farms and in meat and fish processing shops are at high risk of infection.
How not to get infected with worms?
Compliance with the rules of personal hygiene is the best way to prevent helminths from harming your health. Hands should be washed before preparing food, before sitting at the table, and after using the toilet. Vegetables, tubers and fruits must be boiled in boiling water, then washed under running water.
Meat and fish should be fried or boiled for a long time, using a separate cutting board to slice. It is better to stop eating dried or raw fish. You should not drink water from the tap, and even more should not drink from the river.
Fearing the appearance of worms, some people (especially owners of four-legged pets) self-medicate the child and take appropriate medications. Such recommendations can be heard from doctors. But it is much safer to closely monitor your hygiene - and then you will not be afraid of any worms!