Unfortunately, it is possible to become a pest victim anywhere by eating raw steak in a bar, diving into an unknown lake, or eating berries that haven't been treated with water. The result of the presence of parasites will be a deterioration in health, impaired immunity and an unhealthy appearance. Parasites poison the host with waste products and gradually unpleasant changes occur in the internal organs of a person. How to deal with parasites in the human body? What drugs and methods are there to fight parasites in human organs? Let's consider in detail the methods of combating parasites.
Signs of the presence of parasites in the body
A variety of parasites live in the human body. Some show their presence almost immediately after check-in. Others live without showing any signs. It is very easy to get infected with worms, but getting rid of them is not easy. How to check for parasites? And although the parasites living in the human body may be different, the symptoms of parasitic infection are similar. Common symptoms of the presence of helminths in the body include the following:
- unreasonable headaches;
- nausea, occasional vomiting;
- weakness, apathy;
- disturbance of digestive processes;
- lack of appetite or constant desire for something to eat;
- unpleasant smell from the mouth;
- dark circles around the eyes;
- anemia;
- weight gain or loss for no reason;
- muscle and joint pain;
- allergy;
- disorders of the nervous system;
- dizziness.
Very often a person is treated for some kind of disease by ingesting handfuls of medicine, and the cause of his discomfort is parasites in the body. And after removing the helminths, the state of health improves immediately. The fight against parasites is an important stage for the health of the organism.
Most often, the human body is susceptible to attacks by such parasitic individuals:
- ascarids;
- pinworms;
- lamblia;
- streptococci;
- staphylococci;
- opistorchis.
The difficulty in identifying parasites is that the symptoms of the presence of helminths are similar to different diseases. More than one hundred parasites, ranging in size from a couple of millimeters to several meters, settle in the human body, poison, injure organs, take energy, nutritional components and strength.
Ways to diagnose the presence of parasites in the body
There is an opinion that it is not easy to identify parasites. Indeed, in the usual way: a clinical analysis of feces cannot always show the presence of parasitic individuals in the human body. Therefore, to identify parasitic individuals, there are such options:
- microscopic examination of feces for an ovarian leaf is a non-traumatic and painless method that can be performed in any laboratory, for reliability it is recommended to carry out the diagnosis several times;
- immunological blood test for the presence of parasites in organs from the level of antigens, ELISA;
- hardware diagnostics - ultrasound helps to detect echinococcus in the human body;
- endoscopy and endobiopsy: taking a piece of tissue to determine the presence of parasitic organisms;
- PCR - diagnosing blood for the presence of parasitic organisms in the human body.
Difficulty dealing with parasitic individuals
The most difficult thing in the fight against parasites is the diagnosis. They masterfully hide in the body and it is not so easy to detect the presence of parasites. The life cycle of some individuals reaches two decades! What colossal damage during this time can be caused by microbes, worms or helminths! The manifestation of the presence of parasites of different species is different, and it happens that it is not possible to identify parasites even in clinical studies.
The detection of parasites or their fragments in feces is shocking, but don't panic.
After all, it is thanks to this that one can begin to fight against foreign organisms that suppress the immune system and undermine health. After the parasite is released, you shouldn't hesitate to take it to the laboratory to an infectious doctor. Indeed, depending on the type of helminth organism, rational treatment is prescribed. Parasite therapy and concomitant medications are prescribed to maintain overall health.
Traditional medicine against parasites (therapy against roundworm and tapeworm)
According to the Ministry of Health, one in three adults and one in two children are infected with various parasites. Helminths are the most common parasitic species in which humans are the host. Tapeworms and roundworms are the most common types of worms. Their middle names are roundworms and tapeworms. Most often, individuals live and reproduce in the intestine. There are many drugs, some are capable of destroying several types of helminths at once. In the fight against parasites in the human body, many methods and courses of treatment have been developed. Medicines are designed to suppress parasites by acting on their major organs and systems.
Drugs are indicated for such helminthiasis:
- ascardiasis;
- teniarinhoses;
- teniasis;
- enterobiasis;
- trichinosis;
- echinococcosis;
- other types of disease.
Most often "Vermox" is used, but it should be borne in mind that this drug is contraindicated in case of contraindications to the use of lactose, ulcers, colitis, Crohn's disease, liver failure and during pregnancy. The drug is contraindicated in children under the age of three. The drug may have side effects: disorders of the digestive system, disorders of the nervous system and genitourinary system. In some cases, the manifestation of allergic reactions, hair loss, changes in indicators in clinical blood and urine tests are noted. That is, the drug is quite toxic and can adversely affect the general state of health. Self-prescription is not recommended. Only a doctor can prescribe the correct drug and dosage, taking into account existing diseases and health conditions.
Traditional medicine against parasites (treatment of flukes)
Suckers are also frequent guests and "tenants" of a person.
This group of parasites is flat worms. They can live in many organs of the human body: pancreas, lungs, intestines, gallbladder, liver. Against such parasitic organisms, special drugs are used, which cause paralysis of the parasite's body and death.
In parallel with antiparasitic therapy, complex treatment with symptomatic drugs is carried out. It is recommended to prescribe antiallergic drugs, liver protection drugs, choleretic drugs, enzymes, sorbents, painkillers. In some cases, antibiotics are prescribed at the doctor's discretion. Since the presence of flukes significantly weakens the immune system, a complex of vitamins and minerals is prescribed. And the final stage of therapy is the normalization of the intestinal microflora.
Traditional medicine against parasites (fight against protozosis, ecoparasites)
Parasitologists have enough information on how to resist the simplest. Amoebas, lamblia, cryptosporidium can settle in the human body and parasitize in it.
The main component of drugs affects the genetic code of protozoa and contributes to their destruction. Drugs are contraindicated for use in liver failure, epilepsy, during the period of pregnancy and lactation.
Parasites are localized and multiply in the circulatory system and internal organs, as well as on the skin. One such representative of parasites is a mite that infects smooth skin and hair follicles. The most common locations for parasites are the eyebrows, eyelashes, nose and the area around the mouth. This becomes the cause of an unpleasant change in appearance. It is very difficult to recover from demodicosis. Various methods are used to destroy subcutaneous mites: preparations of the metronidazole group, medicinal gels, essential preparations, cosmetic facial cleansing, laser peeling. Lice are also representatives of this type of parasite. Head lice affect the scalp and pubic area.
Alternative medicine against parasites
Alternative medicine has accumulated many recipes to combat parasitic species that attack humans. With helminthiasis, it is recommended to take the following herbal preparations:
- wormwood - crushed grass into powder is taken on an empty stomach, and before bedtime, to cheer up bitterness, you can mix herbal powder with honey;
- propolis;
- cinnamon - taken twice a day, can be mixed with food;
- mushroom tincture - finely chopped chanterelles are poured with vodka and insist fourteen days, drink five grams of tincture per day;
- onions and garlic - due to the high content of phytoncides and essential oils, the vegetable effectively fights parasites;
- coriander;
- pumpkin seeds - there are a large number of recipes, this remedy is one of the most effective;
- Ginger;
- tansy - dried flowers are poured with boiling water and kept for an hour and a half, they drink the remedy three times a day for three days;
- Oak bark.
The body cleansing method of expelling worms with the help of pine nuts is quite popular. As noted by patients who expelled parasites with the help of nuts, five kilograms of the product will be needed. One hundred grams of nuts should be chewed per day. For a high result during the cleaning period, it is necessary to abandon meat, fatty and spicy products. The course of treatment lasts about two months. With any method of cleansing the intestines from parasites, one should not forget about the need to conduct a course of cleansing enemas and take vitamin complexes. You should also refuse products that serve as an excellent material for the reproduction of parasites.
Diet therapy against parasites
All dishes consumed by humans have a different effect on parasites.
Some products inhibit the vital activity of worms, others serve as a source of nutrition and a breeding environment. It is necessary to create such conditions in which parasites will be oppressed and devoid of nutrients. Properly selected diet will not only cleanse the intestines, but also increase immunity, enrich the body with useful substances and components.
There are foods known to be helminth intolerant:
- onion garlic;
- White cabbage;
- blackberries, pineapple, pomegranate;
- pumpkin seeds;
- fruit;
- fermented dairy products;
- greens.
It is necessary to abandon the products that serve as a favorable environment for the development and reproduction of helminths:
- a fish;
- meat products;
- sweets and flour products;
- fried and fatty foods;
- strong coffee and tea.
The basic rules for diet therapy are as follows:
- drink as much liquid as possible, it is recommended to drink seven to eight cups of water a day;
- try planting food to take up about two-thirds of the entire diet;
- eat raw vegetables;
- eat often, fractionally, in small portions;
- give up sweets;
- rinse the 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 need to try to rebuild your diet and regroup according to that diet:
- drink a glass of water on an empty stomach;
- have breakfast with raw vegetables;
- snack with vegetables, washed down with sour milk or kefir;
- for an afternoon snack it is recommended to eat a small amount of pineapple;
- for dinner, eat boiled potatoes and vegetable salad;
- any snack should be accompanied by the use of sour milk or kefir.
Such a diet helps to destroy worms and improve the digestive system and the whole body as a whole.
Prevention of worm infection
In order not to get infected with parasitic individuals, you need to adhere to simple rules. In addition to treatment with drugs in case of illness, the following rules must be adhered to:
- observe nail hygiene - cut them briefly and monitor the cleanliness of the nail plates;
- do not contact patients;
- wearing underwear in the form of a bathing suit;
- wash and change linen daily;
- wash your hands with detergent after using the toilet and before eating;
- after playing with pets, don't forget to wash your hands.
To avoid infection with parasites such as lice, it is necessary to use only the comb, systematically wash the hair, use only the towel and bedding. All linen must be ironed after washing. Do not ignore the treatment of toys with antiseptic and pesticide drugs. Cleaning the organs from parasitic individuals such as molds, microbes, worms, helminths is a complex and consistent process. Before starting treatment, you should consult with your doctor and develop a treatment plan together. Self-medication can cause health problems and the development of serious pathologies.