Worms can not only cause discomfort in the intestines, but also cause the development of dangerous diseases.
You can also get infected with helminths after indirect contact with a sick person.Read why parasites are dangerous in the human body and how to get rid of them.
What parasites live in the human body?
The human body is full of various bacteria, microbes and fungi.Helminths also like to settle in a favorable environment and live on human supplies.Several types of parasites can live in the human body at the same time.
More information about representatives of different groups can be found in the table:
| A group of parasites | Description | Representatives |
|---|---|---|
| Helminths | They mainly affect the gastrointestinal tract, but can live in the lungs and other internal organs and travel through the human circulatory system. | Roundworms, tapeworms, roundworms, flukes |
| Protozoan parasites | They can affect the whole human body, they can be located in the brain, eyes, skin, mucous membranes and internal organs.They survive on human life resources and incoming food. | Giardia, lichen, toxoplasma, trichomonas, blastocysts |
| Ectoparasites | They live in human wounds, where the skin is particularly sensitive.It can develop on the hairline, attack eyebrows, eyelashes, beards | Ticks, bugs, kite larvae, lice |
| Others | They live under the human skin and can attack the nasopharynx and reproductive systems | Larvae of some species of flies, mosquitoes, fleas |
Signs and symptoms of parasites in the body
Worms and other types of worms may not manifest themselves for years;it grows and develops by feeding on the resources of the human body.Laboratory tests will help to accurately determine the presence of pests.
Advice!The most modern method of detecting parasites is a blood test.This method has many advantages over stool analysis.
In some cases, doctors recommend preventive treatment for worms when the patient has an increased risk of having internal inhabitants.
A raw food diet, consumption of raw meat and fish, and having pets may lead to annual preventive treatment.
You can suspect harmful inhabitants in your body for a number of reasons:
- Disturbance of the gastrointestinal tract.Such deviations include constipation, diarrhea and increased gas production for no reason.
- Painful muscles and joints.Inflammatory processes can indicate not only arthritis, but also the presence of helminths.
- Allergic reactions.When the human body comes into contact with parasites, it produces increased amounts of eosinophils and immunoglobulin E.
- All kinds of skin rashes.Wrinkles, bald spots and eczema can be caused by infection.
- Vitamin deficiency and anemia.It can be said that nutrients are absorbed by protozoa.
- Obesity.An increase in appetite may indicate that worms, not humans, are voracious.
- Psychological instability.Nervous disorders, depression and anxiety are often symptoms of heartworm infection.
- Insomnia, increased fatigue, bruxism are the result of body poisoning.
- Weakening of the immune system.Parasitism can impair general health.
- Cancer and tumors can be both the cause and the result of the development of parasitism in the body.
- Chronic cough.Not only infections can affect the lungs, but also roundworms.
It is important!Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis.If you notice dangerous symptoms, consult a doctor.
How dangerous are parasites?
The main danger caused by protozoa is the disruption of the body's immune system.Whatever organ the parasites attack, the same disease occurs in the human body.
Helminths and other types of worms pose a threat of the following pathologies:
- Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (enterobiasis, ascariasis, intestinal myiasis) develop.
- Eye diseases (demodex, miosis, etc.).
- The brain is affected (cysticercosis, toxoplasmosis).
- Dermatological diseases develop (pediculosis, itching, etc.).
- The activity of internal organs is disturbed.
- The cardiovascular system is affected (echinococcosis, schistosomiasis, filariasis).
- The affected area is the genitourinary system (alveococcosis, urinary myiasis).
It is important!The name of the disease comes from the name of the parasite species.
Treatment with drugs
Deworming is prescribed only by the attending physician based on the results of the laboratory examination.An anthelmintic drug is prescribed after identifying the type of worms that have infected a person.
Remember that drugs used to fight parasites are toxic.Without any clear reason, it is better to stop using such drugs.
When prescribing drugs for medical purposes, follow the rules:
- The whole family needs treatment, even animals.
- After 10-14 days, the course of treatment should be repeated.
- Additional drugs are prescribed to protect the liver.
Folk treatment
Traditional medicine is safer.There is no need to consume poison pills to destroy the harmful inhabitants of the body.
Such means are less effective, but do not pose a danger to people.
Try folk remedies to prevent and treat parasitism:
- garlic.It is better to drink freshly squeezed garlic juice on an empty stomach.One teaspoon will be enough to get rid of worms for a week.
- Wormwood tincture.Alcoholic infusion of grass will get rid of unwanted visitors.20 drops before meals will become an enemy of worms.The course of treatment is 7-10 days.
- Pumpkin seeds.Include young sprouts in your diet.Both healthy and tasty.
- Tansy tincture.Soak the seeds in boiling water and leave for an hour.Drink 1 spoon decoction 2 times a day for a week.