Parasites in the human body can cause serious damage to human health. But you can beat them. The main thing in this matter is timely detection and proper treatment.
Parasites in the human body: damage to health
In most cases, people are unaware that they have parasites in their bodies. In addition, the parasite chooses not only the intestines, but also other internal organs as a habitat - the liver, gallbladder, etc. Helminthic invasion is asymptomatic for some time without causing any discomfort. However, it should be understood that infection with worms or helminths can lead to serious disorders of the nervous and digestive systems, skin and allergic diseases, disruption of metabolic processes and premature aging of the body. According to some scientists, the presence of helminths prevents the treatment of many diseases.
Parasitic eggs enter the human body through dirty hands, unwashed vegetables and fruits, contaminated fish and meat, dirty water, blood-sucking insects, as well as through contact with soil. Special care should be taken with pets and dogs to prevent the development of parasites in the body.
Signs of a parasitic infection
In most cases, helminthiasis, ie infection of the body with a parasite, is characterized by problems with the functioning of the digestive system, general weakness and irritability. However, similar symptoms may indicate other diseases. By the way, nocturnal teeth grind, which can also be attributed to the symptoms of worm infections, sometimes caused by accidental bites, otorhinolaryngological diseases or neurological diseases. In a patient infected with worms, a sharp decrease in weight is observed at an advanced stage. The danger of helminths is that they have good camouflage. Again, you need to know what the symptoms are of an infection with this or that worm.
Signs of Ascaris:
- significant heat gain;
- dry or wet cough;
- skin rashes;
- sleep disorders and tartar;
- appearance of sharp pain on the right side;
- decreased appetite;
- stool problems.
Signs of Pinworms:
- itching in the anus;
- anorexia;
- dry mouth;
- often the desire to go to the toilet, sometimes lying;
- headaches;
- sleep disorders;
- cracks in the anus;
- nocturnal urination.
With the slightest suspicion of parasites in the body, you should immediately seek the help of a specialist who will perform the necessary tests and prescribe appropriate treatment.
Treatment of parasites: diagnosis and treatment
No parasite can exist independently and feed on the sources of the "host". Therefore, if the results of tests show that there is a parasite in the body, you should not delay your visit to the hospital. 
The treatment process is not easy, so it is better to carry out under the supervision of a specialist. A remedy for parasites such as tincture or enema will not give a positive result. A competent and qualified approach will prevent helminthiasis from progressing to a chronic stage of the disease.
Before starting drug treatment, the doctor recommends that the patient donate feces, urine, blood and sputum for laboratory tests. In addition, he will be prescribed procedures such as ultrasound, tomography, endoscopy and enzyme immunoassay. If worms are found in the body, the amount of eosinophils in the blood increases and worm eggs appear in the stool. After examining the test results, the doctor determines what kind of parasites the body is infected with. A separate treatment is prescribed to get rid of each. In such cases, the doctor usually prescribes a complex therapy, including admission:
- anthelmintic drugs aimed at combating a particular type of parasite;
- enzymes, hepatoprotectors, vitamins and drugs that increase the body's defenses;
- Drugs that improve intestinal motility, as well as the process of bile secretion.
For maximum effectiveness, your doctor may recommend step-by-step treatment:
- The first stage involves following a special diet and taking medication to cleanse the gastrointestinal tract and improve gallbladder function.
- The next step is direct therapy with medication prescribed by a doctor.
- And the last step is to remove the destroyed worms from the body.
Once all the parasites in the body have been destroyed and cleared, it may be necessary to restore the weakened vital functions and strengthen the immune system. Activated carbon or enterosgel can be used to clear toxins. Immunomodulators are prescribed to increase the weakened immunity as a result of the fight against the disease. Treatment of helminthiasis is cyclical and re-examination should be performed only after one to two months.
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Measures to prevent the appearance of helminthiasis
To prevent the possibility of infection with helminthiasis, you must follow certain preventive measures:
- Do not drink water from natural reservoirs and springs; wash vegetables and fruits before eating;
- When buying raw meat, you must make sure that it has a veterinary seal;
- fish and meat must undergo long-term heat treatment;
- Wash your hands well before every meal and after contact with pets and the ground; Keep the
- house in order and follow the rules of personal hygiene.
Limit or exclude swimming in stagnant water.
Organize the prevention of parasites in the body for pets.