Unfortunately, it is possible to fall prey to parasites anywhere by eating a raw steak in a cafe, diving into an unfamiliar lake, or eating fruit that has not been treated with water. The result of the presence of parasites will be deteriorating health, impaired immunity and unhealthy appearance. Parasites poison the host with waste products and gradually unpleasant changes appear in a person's internal organs. How to deal with parasites in the human body? What drugs and methods exist to combat parasites in human organs? Let's look in detail at methods of combating parasites.
Signs of parasites in the body
Various parasites live in the human body. Some show their presence almost immediately after check-in. Others live without any signs. It is very easy to get infected with worms, but getting rid of it is not easy. How to check for parasites? And although the parasites living in the human body can be different, the symptoms of a parasitic infection are similar. Common symptoms of helminths in the body include the following:
- unreasonable headaches;
- nausea, intermittent vomiting;
- weakness, apathy;
- digestive disorders;
- lack of appetite or constant desire for something to eat;
- bad breath;
- dark circles around the eyes;
- anemia;
- gaining or losing weight for no reason;
- muscle and joint pain;
- alergy;
- nervous system disorders;
- dizziness.
Very often a person is treated for some kind of disease by swallowing a handful of drugs, and the cause of his discomfort are parasites in the body. And after the removal of helminths, health immediately improves. The fight against parasites is an important stage in the health of the body.
Most often the human body is susceptible to attacks by such parasitic individuals:
- roundworm;
- pinworms;
- lamblia;
- streptococci;
- staphylococci;
- opisthorchiasis.
The difficulty in identifying parasites is that the symptoms of helminths are similar to various diseases. More than a hundred parasites, ranging in size from a few millimeters to several meters, settle in the human body, poisoning, injuring organs, absorbing energy, nutrients and strength.
Ways to diagnose the presence of parasites in the body
It is believed that it is not easy to identify parasites. In fact, the usual way - clinical analysis of feces can not always show the presence of parasitic individuals in the human body. Therefore, to identify parasitic individuals, there are such possibilities:
- microscopic examination of feces for ovarian leaf is a non-traumatic and painless method that can be performed in any laboratory, for reliability it is recommended to perform the diagnosis several times;
- immunological blood test for the presence of parasites in the organs at 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 detect the presence of parasitic organisms;
- PCR - diagnosis of blood for the presence of parasitic organisms in the human body.
Difficulties in working 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 can microbes, worms or helminths cause during this time! 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 trials.
The detection of parasites or their fragments in the feces is shocking, but you should not panic.
Eventually, thanks to this, a person can begin to fight against foreign organisms that suppress the immune system and undermine health. After releasing the parasite, you should not hesitate to take it to the laboratory of an infectious disease doctor. In fact, depending on the type of helminthic organism, rational treatment is prescribed. Antiparasitic therapy and concomitant medications are prescribed to maintain overall health.
Traditional medicine against parasites (therapy with roundworms and tapeworms)
According to the Ministry of Health, every third adult and one in two children are infected with various parasites. Helminths are the most common parasitic species where man is the host. Tapeworms and roundworms are the most common types of worms. Their second name is nematodes and cestodes. Most often, individuals live and reproduce in the gut. There are many drugs, some are able to destroy several types of helminths at once. Many methods and courses of treatment have been developed in the fight against parasites in the human body. The drugs are designed to suppress parasites by acting on their major organs and systems.
Medications are indicated for such helminthiasis:
- ascardiase;
- tapeworms;
- teniasis;
- enterobiosis;
- trichinosis;
- echinococcosis;
- other types of diseases.
"Vermox" is very often 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 childbirth. The drug is contraindicated in children under three years. The drug can have side effects: disorders of the digestive system, disorders of the nervous system and genitourinary system. In some cases, there are manifestations of allergic reactions, hair loss, changes in the parameters of clinical tests of blood and urine. That is, the drug is quite toxic and can adversely affect overall health. Self-prescribing is not recommended. Only a doctor can prescribe the right medicine and dosage, taking into account existing diseases and health conditions.
Traditional medicine against parasites (treatment of trematodes)
Suckers are also frequent guests and "lodgers" per person.
This group of parasites are flatworms. They can live in many organs of the human body: pancreas, lungs, intestines, gallbladder, liver. Special drugs are used against such parasitic organisms, causing paralysis of the parasite's body and death.
In parallel with the antiparasitic therapy, a complex treatment with symptomatic drugs is carried out. It is recommended to prescribe antiallergic drugs, drugs to protect the liver, choleretic drugs, enzymes, sorbents, painkillers. In some cases, antibiotics are prescribed at the doctor's discretion. As the presence of flukes significantly weakens the immune system, a complex of vitamins and minerals is prescribed. And the last stage of therapy is the normalization of the intestinal microflora.
Traditional medicine against parasites (fight against protozoa, ecoparasites)
Parasitologists have enough information on how to resist the simplest. Amoebae, giardia, 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. The drugs are contraindicated for use in liver failure, epilepsy, during pregnancy and lactation.
The parasites are localized and multiply in the circulatory system and internal organs, as well as on the skin. One such parasite is mites, which infect smooth skin and hair follicles. The most common sites for parasites are the eyebrows, eyelashes, nose and mouth area. This causes an unpleasant change in appearance. It is very difficult to recover from demodicosis. Various methods are used to destroy subcutaneous mites: preparations from the group of metronidazole, medical gels, basic preparations, cosmetic facial cleansing, laser peeling. Lice are also representatives of this type of parasite. Lice affect the scalp and pubic area.
Alternative medicine against parasites
Alternative medicine has accumulated many recipes to combat parasitic species that attack humans. In case of helminthiasis, it is recommended to take the following herbal preparations:
- wormwood - the herb, crushed into powder, is taken on an empty stomach and before going to bed to clarify the bitterness, you can mix the 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 for fourteen days, they drink five grams of tincture a day;
- onion and garlic - due to the high content of phytoncides and essential oils, vegetables effectively fight parasites;
- coriander;
- pumpkin seeds - there are a large number of recipes, this drug is one of the most effective;
- ginger;
- tansy - dried flowers are flooded with boiling water and kept for an hour and a half, drink the drug three times a day for three days;
- Oak bark.
The method of cleansing the body to get rid of worms with the help of cedar nuts is quite popular. As noted by patients who expelled the parasites with the help of nuts, five kilograms of the product will be needed. One hundred grams of nuts should be chewed a day. For a high result during the cleaning period it is necessary to abandon meat, greasy, spicy products. The course of treatment takes about two months. In any method of cleansing the intestines of parasites, we must not forget about the need to conduct a course of cleansing enemas and taking vitamin complexes. You should also refuse products that serve as an excellent material for the reproduction of parasites.
Dietary therapy against parasites
All dishes that are consumed by humans have a different effect on parasites.
Some products inhibit the vital activity of worms, some serve as a source of food and breeding ground. It is necessary to create such conditions under which the parasites are suppressed and have no nutrients. Properly selected diet will not only cleanse the intestines, but also increase immunity, will enrich the body with nutrients and components.
Foods with helminth intolerance are known:
- garlic;
- White Cabbage;
- blackberries, pineapple, pomegranate;
- pumpkin seeds;
- fruits;
- fermented dairy products;
- green.
It is necessary to abandon the products that serve as a favorable environment for the development and reproduction of helminths:
- fish;
- meat products;
- pastries and flour;
- fried, fatty foods;
- coffee and strong tea.
The basic rules for dietary therapy are the following:
- drink as much fluid as possible, it is recommended to drink seven to eight glasses of water a day;
- try to plant food that takes up about two-thirds of the entire diet;
- eat raw vegetables;
- eat often, in portions, in small portions;
- give up sweets;
- treat vegetables with boiling water before serving.
Nutritionists, along with infectious disease specialists, parasitologists and therapists, say that in order to effectively cleanse the intestines, you should try to restore your diet and reorganize into such a diet:
- drink a glass of water on an empty stomach;
- breakfast with raw vegetables;
- breakfast of vegetables washed with yogurt or kefir;
- for breakfast it is recommended to eat a small amount of pineapple;
- for dinner, eat boiled potatoes and vegetable salad;
- each breakfast should be accompanied by the use of yogurt or kefir.
Such a diet helps to destroy worms and improve the digestive system and the whole body as a whole.
Prevention of worm infestation
In order not to get infected with parasitic individuals, you need to follow simple rules. In addition to drug treatment in case of illness, it is necessary to observe the following rules:
- observe the hygiene of the nails - cut them briefly and make sure the cleanliness of the nail plates;
- do not contact patients;
- wear underwear in the form of a swimsuit;
- washing and linen change daily;
- clean your hands with detergent after using the toilet and before eating;
- after playing with pets, be sure to wash your hands.
To avoid infection with parasites such as lice, you should use only your comb, wash your hair regularly, use only your own towel and bed linen. All laundry should be ironed after washing. Do not neglect the treatment of toys with antiseptic and antiparasitic drugs. Cleaning organs of parasitic individuals such as molds, microbes, worms, helminths is a complex and consistent process. Before starting treatment, you should consult your doctor and jointly develop a treatment plan. Self-medication can cause poor health and the development of serious pathologies.