Worms the parasitic worms which live at the expense of humans, animals and plants. On the territory of the Russian federation, there are about 70 species of parasites, which can be of different ways (direct contact, through water and soil, or through consumption of contaminated products). However, if a healthy way of life, observe personal hygiene, take medications, they can get rid of.
Types of parasites
In the human body can survive different types of de-worming. To get rid of them, you need to know how he should fight:
- Ascaris;
- Pinworms;
- Giardia;
- Pork and the wave of taenia;
- Toxocara;
- Tapeworm broad;
- Echinococcus.
The round – common type of parasites in the human body. The length of the adult worm reaches 40 see It affects the small intestine of the organism of children and adults. Infection with the parasite causes the disease ascariasis.
Pinworms a variant of the round of parasites which are more common in children because of the lack of knowledge of the rules of personal hygiene. Pinworms cause the disease enterobiasis.
Giardia – a parasite, which occurs in 20% of children in the world, at least in adults. In the area of the lesion are the departments of the intestine, the less the bladder, the liver and the biliary tract. The worms causes the disease giardiasis.
Pork and the wave of taenia , two types of similar pests. They represent tape worms, which enter the human body through the consumption of meat of infected animals. The length of the pork tapeworm can reach up to 3 metres, and the bovine – 10 meters. In the period of maturation of the eggs of the worms come out with feces.
Toxocara is the wandering of the worm, which refers to the group of ascaris. It is spread via eggs in the faeces of animals and is able to pursue its development in a wet environment. The length of the adult worm reaches 30 see Worms cause the disease toxocariasis.
Tapeworm broad – it is a parasite that lives in the body of the man for the longest time. The maximum duration of parasite's life up to 25 years, and the maximum length is 10 meters. The eggs and the larvae penetrate into the human body through consumption of improperly heat-treated fish, crayfish and calves.
Echinococcus is a parasitic form. It affects the internal organs: the liver and the lungs, at least the eyes, the brain and the heart. Its length is small – maximum 8 mm. In the initial stages of the disease develops almost asymptomatic.
The path of the infection
In order to protect themselves against the parasites, you need to know about the four main methods of infection of eggs of helminths:
- Through the water and the soil;
- By direct contact;
- By the consumption of contaminated food of animal origin;
- When the insect bites.
Geohelminths (ascaris, Toxocara) are transmitted through water and soil, which contains eggs. They enter the small intestine during the consumption of the products or poor water quality. Inside the body of the worm are developing, and lays an egg, which, together with the faeces fall into the environment to infect another person. Characteristic geohelminthoses is that they can infect man by penetration of their eggs through the skin of the soles of the feet (in particular, chapped and dry skin).
Very common in a such a way of infection, as direct contact. You can get pets, in organisms that already live earthworms. During the reading, the activities of collaboration or hand contact with dogs or cats, eggs of helminths are on the surface of the wool, penetrate through the skin of the man, resulting in the contamination of the body.
The consumption of raw or poorly treated meat can be the reason of the load bioeliminable (with the participation of an intermediate host). In addition to a high risk of infection with parasites, there are chances of falling in the body of a human intestinal infection with the will to fight.
Contamination by insect bites are very rare. However, they can transmit other types of diseases: kantarias, of myiasis, scoleciasis.
The kids are worm infestation, the more often adults. This is explained by the fact that they have active contact with the outside environment, quite immunity is low. Therefore, a child of 6 years is under the threat of infection. Up to 4-5 years, virtually all children are infected by the helminth.
The symptoms
Parasites are of different sizes — from microscopic to several meters in length. Different and their dwelling place in the human body: the liver, the intestines, the muscles, etc, Despite the great difference, during the infection of the body manifest of the common symptoms of parasitic infestation, among which:
- The intoxication of the organism;
- Allergies;
- A reduction of the mass of the body;
- An increase of the temperature;
- Anemia;
- The intestinal disorders;
- Changes in eating habits;
- Itching around the anus.
The noise for the time of their life can release toxins that poison the human body. The symptoms of poisoning are: headache, nausea, appetite changes, fatigue, and irritability.
The health of The skin can indicate the presence of parasites. When the pest infestation can be one of the following symptoms: skin rash, acne, rosacea, urticaria (hives). If the allergic reaction has been diagnosed before the time of appearance of parasites may occur on a background of aggravation of the infection: the swelling of the mucous membranes, bronchospasm, and others.
A reduction of the mass of the body is evident in the children. If you have a good appetite, the child may lose weight. The characteristic symptom of the presence in the body of helminths. The temperature of the body in this case, it may not exceed 37.5 Celsius.
The symptoms of anaemia: pallor of skin, weakness, dizziness. This is one of the first signs of a worm infestation of earth. Parasites feeding on vitamins, trace-elements that are included in the body of the man with the food. They destroy the red blood cells of the body and cause anemia.
The parasites affect negatively on the digestive function, the result of which, there are intestinal disorders. Stools, constipation, pain in the stomach, flatulence – the main symptoms of the parasitic infestation.
Some types of parasites (e.g., Echinococcus) causing cravings spicy, salty and smoked food.
Another sign of the presence of worms, the itching around the anus. With a suspicion of the presence of a pest infestation, it is advisable to consult a doctor and undergo further examinations.
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If a person suspects that in his body inhabited the earth worms, it must be the parasitologist-infectious diseases. Care centres public usually, a doctor is not. In his absence, it is advisable to consult a gastroenterologist.
To diagnose the parasites, you will have to submit the analysis:
- The blood;
- Cala;
- On the survey instrument.
The presence of earthworms affect the structure of the blood. During his laboratory study can be detected in eosinophils is one of the cells that belong to a group of white blood cells. They help the doctors define it as a pathology, such as infections and parasitic infestations. But before a definitive diagnosis, it is important to understand that these cells are produced and allergy. To determine if in the body of the man he has parasites, he will have to pass other tests.
Cal will show if the contents of the eggs of helminths. The analysis is assigned to all potentially sick without exception, if you suspect the presence of worms in the body.
Some types of parasites (such as Echinococcus) is allowed in the bodies of human. To diagnose the presence necessary to perform a survey tool: chest x-ray, fibrogastroduodenoscopy, ULTRASOUND of the abdomen area. If the result of the need for immediate treatment.
The treatment of parasites
The disease is treated with deworming medication according to the patient's condition and the type of helminth parasites in the body. However, many of them have contraindications and side effects. Therefore, on the basis of the patient's body, the treatment regime is assigned individually.
For a quick recovery to prescribe methods of treatment:
- Drug;
- Folk;
- The plan.
These methods can be applied individually (prevention), and overall (for a maximum effect in the treatment).
Drugs
The popular drug of earthworms are made in the form of tablets. But there are also suspensions, and suppositories rectal. The suspension also created for children who can't properly chew or swallow the pill. The eggs have a minimum of side effects, but their effectiveness is not full. If the worms live outside of the bowel, rectal suppositories do not work.
The rules of power
Get rid of the parasitic infestation quickly, if with drugs to eat well. A bit of food creates unfavorable conditions for earthworms environment, the result of which they have a tendency to leave the body.
List of herbal products against intestinal worms:
- Garlic;
- The bay of the cutter;
- Apricot bone;
- The juice of the melon without the use of chemicals;
- Raw carrots and seeds;
- Sun-dried tomatoes lemon-lime of the bones;
- The seeds of pumpkin and watermelon.
During a treatment using drugs it is important to follow the right diet. In the composition of the diet must attend to many proteins.
It is appropriate to include in the diet of dairy products – fermented milk in the oven, whey, kefir. They contain proteins, which facilitate the work of the liver and the drift of her fat cells. Do not forget the intake of fiber. It has a beneficial effect on the digestive system. Present in fruits, vegetables, bread, semolina.
Products that are harmful to the human presence of earth worms:
- Candy;
- Cereals;
- Potatoes;
- Flour;
- Pasta.
When the treatment of a parasitic infestation, you should exclude the bad habits: alcohol and tobacco. They contain substances that destroy the group of vitamins and amino acids.
Folk remedies
Traditional medicine has in its arsenal of many plants (garlic, onion, pepper, pumpkin seeds), which are fighting effectively against the worms. Benefits popular recipes: the absence of side effects, have an allergy means, anti-inflammatory and detoxification properties.
Here are some recipes of traditional medicine.
The famous vermifuge plant is the common tansy. It is composed of essential oil of tansy, and is a component of the thujone, that are innervating the effect on the parasite rare infestation. Plant have an adverse effect on ascaris and pinworms. Method of preparation: add a cup of boiling water 1 tablespoon of plants of tansy, and then filter. Directions: drink of the dye need 3 times per day 1 of article soup for 30 minutes before eating.
Wormwood is bitter since long been used against intestinal worms. The plant is applied against giardia, roundworm and tapeworm. The grass serves an alcoholic tincture. Method of use: 20 drops of the tincture on alcohol 3 times/day for 30 minutes before you consume food.
The grenade one struggling with a pest infestation. In its composition are the components that will be to relieve the patient of the tape and roundworms. Method of preparation: grind the skin of the pomegranate and stir in 750 ml of water. Directions: drink for 90 minutes in three doses of 250 ml the moment is that there are non-smoking. Later than 4 hours after the last drink a tablet of laxative.
The garlic has volatile and essential oils. They have a good vermifuge. Plant a fight with worms. Method of use: eat a clove of garlic in the morning, noon, and night.
Another effective way – the liqueur of nuts. The fruit contains active substances which normalize the metabolism. The dye recovers the work of the gastrointestinal tract and have a positive effect on the thyroid. Method of preparation: made with vodka in proportions — 5 whole peeled walnut kernels 200 grams of vodka. Let it sit overnight. Method of use: a teaspoon every morning before breakfast.
Against parasite infestation excellent folk remedies are also onions, nettle, clove, burdock, dandelion , and other plants. Actively practiced enema (for example, against pinworms). But it should be noted that the traditional methods of treatment are more preventive than the main.
Prior to starting the treatment with traditional methods, consult your doctor.
Prevention
The prevention of helminthes involves the application of rules of hygiene, wash thoroughly vegetables and fruit. Before the use of the meat, it is necessary to ensure that it is spent after the heat treatment.
The lovers of salt water and dried fish must review their preferences. In such products, is admitted to, which are hazardous to health and the life of man. When the presence of pets and frequent contact with them, both in the six months to a year is necessary to make the prevention of helminth infection, and when infection — the time to treat.