Parasites enter the human body in different ways. After some time they manifest themselves with different symptoms and signs. To safely get rid of and remove the pest, treatment with prescribed medications and medications based on the diagnostic results is necessary.
The human body and its organs are very attractive to a variety of parasites that settle in it and use its resources. It is logical that in this case the body itself receives less of the necessary nutrients and, moreover, becomes clogged with waste from the vital activity of microorganisms. As a result, signs of malaise and severe external symptoms appear.
Some of the parasites are quite dangerous, others hardly affect well-being even in high concentrations, but it is important to recognize them in a timely manner and take measures to eliminate them. How to get rid of parasites with the help of medicines, medicines and special remedies for them, we will consider below in the article.
Types of parasites in the human body
If you neglect to wash your hands before eating or eat unwashed vegetables and fruits, you can easily become infectedGiardia, a microscopic flagellated parasite. In some cases, the introduction goes unnoticed because there are no obvious signs of worms in humans.
Hookwormenters the human body when walking barefoot on damp surfaces. Characteristic symptoms include skin irritation and rashes on the lower extremities. If the hookworm gets into the internal organs, the consequences are similar to a roundworm infection.
Children are more likely to get caughtPinworm, a worm that settles in the intestinal cavity. Characteristic signs of this are loss of appetite, fatigue and discomfort in the anus. Reproduction occurs by laying eggs in underwear or folds of the skin surface. Children get pinworm pathogens from dirty toys, dishes and laundry. Pinworms appear in adults after contact with contaminated things.
Pork and beef tapewormpenetrate humans, pigs and cows through inadequately processed meat. The most dangerous situation is the penetration of larvae into the eyes and brain. The maximum size of tapeworms reaches 7 meters, and their lifespan is 15-20 years. It is quite difficult to get rid of established tapeworms, even with the use of strong medications against them.
Toxocarabrought by pets. The carrier is a dog or cat that lives next to a person. Adults grow up to 0. 3 m long. Reproduction occurs through eggs, which are released with secretions and mature in the soil. When in contact with such soils, there is a risk of introducing Toxocara, which spreads widely to all corners of the body. You can prevent the parasite by washing your hands regularly.
Echinococciare introduced by an animal or by eating unwashed berries. The disease echinococcosis poses an increased danger for children because the larvae are transported via blood vessels and can settle anywhere, where they form a characteristic cyst. Echinococci often affect:
- Brain
- liver
- The lymph nodes
- Kidneys
Penetrated insideRoundwormscause the disease ascariasis. These worms can easily colonize humans because they are transmitted through unwashed hands, unboiled water and through contact with the soil. The maximum size of roundworms reaches 0. 4 meters; they settle in the brain, capillaries, lungs, eyes and intestines. As a result of the action of parasites, the following symptoms appear:
- Poor digestion
- Allergic reaction
- anemia
- Development of neurodermatitis, asthma, arthritis, seizures
- Sometimes the temperature rises
Has similar signsbroad tapeworm, worn with raw fish. It is crowded in the body, the length reaches a gigantic 10 meters. The presence of the broad tapeworm causes stomach pain, attacks of nausea, especially upon waking, and weakness.
All of these parasites pose a danger to both adults and children, so it is imperative to get rid of them using various methods.
Signs of the presence of parasites in the body
If the skin develops spots, becomes rougher, wrinkles and pimples appear, this may be the first indication of the presence of a parasite. If you have cracked heels or brittle nails, there is often talk of damage to the digestive system caused by Giardia or Trichomonas.
Other early signs include a weakened immune system, which makes people constantly susceptible to infections, their sinuses becoming inflamed, and symptoms of sinusitis and tonsillitis.
In the male body, a parasitic infection is often manifested by cystitis, prostatitis, sand and stones in the bladder, problems with erection and the ability to father a child. Damage to various parts of the brain caused by parasites has serious consequences.
Signs that parasites are entering the female body are:
- Increased pain before menstruation
- Irregular menstrual cycle
- Inflammatory process in the ovaries, adrenal glands
- Development of fibrocystic mastopathy
- Malfunction of the urinary excretory system
- Myoma
If you do not treat and eliminate pinworms in a timely manner, they can cause inflammation of appendicitis, as well as symptoms of insufficient secretion and removal of bile. With pneumonia, the symptoms are similar to pneumonia or bronchitis. If you do not find the root cause of the disease and do not take anti-parasitic drugs, the person will receive the wrong treatment and the situation will only worsen, as the body will be further weakened. In summary:
- Immunity decreases
- Different types of allergies develop
- Body weight drops sharply
- Skin pathologies that were not present before are formed
- The patient suffers from constant fatigue and lack of strength
- Signs of dysbacteriosis, anemia, vitamin deficiency and stool disorders appear in all directions
- The patient is not sleeping well
Symptoms of parasites in the human body
- constipationoccurs when bulky and long parasites living in the intestine block the intestinal lumen or bile flow pathways.
- Diarrheatracks people when they have a worm whose secretions result in loose stools.
- Bloating and flatulenceThese are signs of the presence of foreign organisms in the large and small intestines.
- intestinal irritationoccurs when fat metabolism is disrupted, leading to constipation, diarrhea and cramps.
- Pain in joints and muscles. This is a sign that a parasite has embedded itself in muscle structures or the synovial fluid. The symptoms are similar to those of arthritis, but the inflammation is caused by the presence of a foreign body.
- Manifestations of allergiesoccur against the background of an acute reaction of the human body to the remains of parasites. In addition, the immune system is forced to produce a larger amount of cells that fight the microorganism, resulting in an increased allergic reaction.
- Rash on the skin, manifested by eczema, dermatitis, papillomas, ulcers.
- anemiaoccurs due to a lack of blood cells, which some worms living in the intestines feed on. The result is internal blood loss and symptoms of anemia.
- Weight gain or loss. Body weight increases as parasites deprive the human body of the glucose it needs. And the opposite is the case with metabolic disorders caused by the presence of foreign organisms inside.
- Opposite psycho-emotional statesIn the form of increased excitability, irritability or depression, these are the consequences of exposure to toxins produced by parasites that act on the central nervous system.
- Disturbed sleepThis is a characteristic symptom of worms. At night, the liver cleanses itself of toxins, which leads to "panic" when "unexpected guests" arrive.
- Grinding of teeth in sleep– a common sign of nervous system problems, more common in worms in children.
- Chronic fatiguearises due to a lack of necessary substances that the body does not receive due to the fact that they are consumed by parasites. Externally through reduced memory, apathy and flu symptoms.
- Inflamed airwaysThis is a common sign that there are motile organisms in the body that affect the lungs, nasopharynx, and throat. This subsequently manifests itself in symptoms of asthma and pneumonia, for example high fever, runny nose, cough.
Let's look at the symptoms based on the location of the parasite in the body.
Heart
In case of infestation by helminths, which are better known400 typesThey often reach the human heart muscle and parasitize there. Under such conditions, the prerequisites for myocarditis arise when the muscular structure of the heart is in a state of inflammation. The first signs appear after 1-4 weeks. If the patient is not treated, the symptoms can become chronic.
Beneath the surface of the skin
There is a special type of worms that cause helminthiasis and live in the subcutaneous tissue. It is transmitted by mosquitoes and is called heartworm. A subcutaneous parasite often brings with it various viruses and infections, of which it is the vector. Symptoms of the disease are subcutaneous seals. A characteristic feature is that the helminth moves when it presses on the seal from one side.
Eyes
Penetration of larvae into the eyelid leads to the appearance of a boil on the skin. When parasites move, this can be clearly felt. We list the diseases caused by parasites in the organs of vision:
- In the tropical zone you can get ophthalmiasis. After the microscopic larvae penetrate beneath the skin surface of the eyelid, they penetrate through the conjunctiva and lacrimal sac into the inner area of the eye socket, which can cause eye damage.
- In insidious myiasis, lines are visible on the eyelids that gradually lengthen.
- Infection of the mucous membrane by larvae results in a conjunctival larval granuloma. Treatment requires surgical removal of the parasite; There is no other way to get rid of it, for example by taking special medication.
stomach
Worms inhabit the organs of the digestive tract. The main disadvantage of their presence is toxic secretions that poison humans. Toxicosis is manifested by bad breath, lack of bowel movements, loss of appetite and weight loss.
If such parasitic organisms are not removed, they constantly increase their activity, leading to worsening symptoms.
blood
When parasites enter the blood, they infect red blood cells, plasma, and white blood cells. The main representatives of this class of pests are trypanosomes and hemosporidians. Both species are unicellular.
Treatment of parasites
To select therapy, it is important to accurately determine:
- Type of microorganism
- Degree of damage, number of individuals, their size
- How long has the parasite been living in the body and how integrated is it into a person's internal "ecosystem"?
Based on the results of the answers to these questions, a specific drug against the pest is selected. Some of these medications can also be used prophylactically.
When choosing a particular drug, it is necessary to take into account how sensitive the parasite is to it. After treatment, rehabilitation therapy is sometimes required to restore lost functionality.
The main drugs that allow you to get rid of and cure a person include:
- antibiotic
- Antihelminthic substances synthesized against a specific species
The selection of a specific drug, its dosage and duration of administration is carried out by a professional doctor.
Medications have a wide range of side effects, which is why many of them are only available with a prescription. In order to avoid worsening the health situation, it is important to take possible side effects into account. This is particularly true for older people with chronic illnesses.
To ensure that you get rid of the parasite and prevent a relapse after successful treatment, you should pay more attention to your health and strengthening your immune system. After removing worms from the stomach and intestines, it is necessary to restore normal microflora in the organs.
During the treatment process, you may need to adjust your diet to facilitate digestion and saturate the body with useful substances, as well as take antihistamines for acute allergies.
Parasite prevention
The best way to prevent this is to avoid contact with people who can be carriers. When parasites have been living in the human body for a long time, it is not easy to remove and get rid of them. Therefore, if there is a possibility of infection, it is necessary to regularly examine and cleanse the body.
We list preventative measures to prevent the introduction of pests:
- Maintaining personal hygiene
- Keep your home clean
- Mandatory high-temperature processing of meat and fish
- Eat only washed berries, vegetables and fruits
- If you have pets, it is important to monitor their health