Parasites in the human body can seriously damage human health. But you can defeat them. The main thing in this matter is timely detection and correct treatment.
Parasites in the human body: health hazards
Most of the time, people don't know they have parasites in their body. In addition, the parasite chooses not only the intestines as a habitat, but also other internal organs - liver, gallbladder, etc. The invasion of the helminths is asymptomatic up to a certain point in time, without causing particular discomfort. Nevertheless, it should be clear that infection with worms or helminths can cause serious disorders of the nervous and digestive systems, skin and allergic diseases, as well as provoke a deterioration in metabolic processes and premature aging of the body. According to some scientists, the presence of helminths inhibits the treatment of many diseases.
Parasite eggs get into the human body through dirty hands, unwashed vegetables and fruit, contaminated fish and meat, dirty water, blood-sucking insects and through contact with the ground. To prevent the appearance of parasites in the body, special precautions should be taken when handling pets - cats and dogs.
Signs of a parasite infection
In most cases, helminthiasis, that is, infection of the body with a parasite, is characterized by the appearance of problems in the activity of the digestive system, general weakness and nervousness. However, similar signs may indicate other diseases. By the way, the nocturnal creaking of teeth, which is also due to the symptoms of infection with worms, sometimes occurs due to an incorrectly shaped bite, otorhinolaryngological diseases or nervous disorders. And a sharp loss of weight in a patient infected with worms is observed even at an advanced stage. The danger of helminths lies in the fact that they can camouflage themselves well. And yet you should know what symptoms indicate infection with this or that type of worm.
Signs of Ascaris:
- significant temperature rise;
- dry or wet cough;
- rashes;
- insomnia and teeth grinding;
- the appearance of sharp pain on the right side;
- decreased appetite;
- stool problems.
Signs of pinworms:
- Itching in the anus;
- loss of appetite;
- dryness in the mouth;
- frequent urge to go to the bathroom, sometimes wrong;
- headache;
- sleep disorders;
- the presence of cracks in the anus;
- Urinary incontinence at night.
At the slightest suspicion that parasites have appeared in the body, you should immediately seek help from a specialist who will conduct the necessary tests and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
Remedy for parasites: diagnosis and treatment with medication
Parasites cannot exist independently of one another and feed on the resources of their "host". If the results of the tests carried out suggest that a parasite has settled in the body, then you should not delay a hospital visit. 
The treatment process is not easy, so it is better to carry out it under the supervision of a specialist. A homemade remedy for parasites, such as a tincture or an enema, will not give a positive result. A competent and qualified approach will prevent the transition of helminthiasis to the stage of chronic diseases.
Before starting drug treatment, the doctor recommends that the patient donate feces, urine, blood and sputum for laboratory tests. He is also prescribed procedures such as ultrasound, tomography, endoscopy, and enzyme immunoassay. When worms are found in the body, the level of eosinophils in the blood increases, and eggs of worms appear in the feces. After examining the test results, the doctor will determine what type of parasite the body is infected with. To get rid of each of them, separate treatment is prescribed. In such cases, the doctor usually prescribes complex therapy, including reception:
- anthelmintics against parasites to fight a certain type of parasite;
- enzymes, hepatoprotectors, vitamins and drugs that strengthen the body's defenses;
- drugs that improve intestinal motility, as well as the process of bile secretion.
For maximum effectiveness, the doctor can recommend treatment gradually:
- The first phase involves following a special diet and starting to take medication to cleanse the gastrointestinal tract and improve the functioning of the gallbladder.
- The next step is direct therapy, which involves taking medication prescribed by a doctor.
- And the final stage is the removal of the destroyed worms from the body.
After all the parasites in the body have been destroyed and removed, it may be necessary to restore weakened vital functions and strengthen immunity. Activated charcoal or Enterosgel can be used to remove toxins. And to increase immunity, weakened by the fight against diseases, immunomodulators are prescribed. Treatment of helminthiasis is cyclical, and a renewed examination should not be done until after one and a half to two months.
Used in alternative medicine recipes, an anti-parasite remedy such as onions and garlic can be of great help in fighting worms, but only as a means of increasing human immunity.
Measures to prevent the occurrence of helminthiasis
To avoid the possibility of infection with helminthiasis, you need to take certain preventive measures:
- Do not drink water from natural reservoirs and springs. Always wash vegetables and fruits before eating;
- Anytime you buy raw meat you should make sure it has a veterinary stamp.
- Fish and meat should be subjected to prolonged heat treatment.
- Wash hands well before every meal and after contact with pets and the floor;
- Keep the house tidy and adhere to the rules of personal hygiene.
Limit or exclude swimming in standing water.
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