Worms are worms that parasitize in the human body. Some of them are not able to cause serious damage to health, others are quite dangerous. How can a person get worms? Symptoms that indicate the presence of helminths will not hurt everyone to know. And most importantly - how to get these uninvited guests out of the body?
When should worms be suspected?
If an adult is worried about constant nausea, headache and cough, then he starts looking for anything but helminths. Meanwhile, they are the ones who often lead to the appearance of these symptoms. If parasites coil in the body, then they begin to actively multiply, in the process of life they destroy tissues and release toxic substances. The number of worms in the human body can reach hundreds or even thousands of individuals. The body can tolerate the presence of these "guests" for a while, and then the following symptoms of worms appear in an adult:
- frequent dry cough, which is not treated with syrups and antibiotics;
- poor appetite;
- allergic skin rash, eczema, urticaria, foci of acne, ulcers, papillomas;
- prolonged runny nose (no other signs of a cold);
- bowel problems - bloating, constipation;
- decreased immunity and, as a result, frequent acute respiratory infections;
- gnashing of teeth (due to overexertion of the nervous system);
- weakness, irritability, nervousness, depression;
- joint pain;
- enlargement of lymph nodes.
Some types of helminths "report" themselves with specific symptoms. Thus, ascariasis can lead to pneumonia, diarrhea and abdominal pain.
If a wide band has settled in the body, then dizziness and abdominal pain occur. During defecation, fragments of worms come out with feces. The person, continuing to eat in the usual way, quickly loses weight. Later, anemia develops.
Bull tapeworm settles in the liver, which causes pain in the right hypochondrium.
Pinworms cause indescribable itching in the anus. As a result of scratching this place, dermatitis and inflammation occur.
Gritting teeth and other symptoms of helminthic infection in children
Children are most susceptible to helminthic invasions, because they often do not follow the rules of personal hygiene and put everything in their mouths. The presence of parasites in the child's body may be suspected by the following signs:
- intense salivation (including during sleep);
- hyperactivity, restless behavior;
- itching in the anus, due to which the child literally cannot sit still for a minute;
- increased craving for sweets;
- dry hair and brittle nails;
- peeling skin on the eyelids;
- anemia of unknown origin;
- lethargy and drowsiness;
- susceptibility to frequent colds.
In which organs can worms live?
In total there are up to 250 species of worms. They choose different organs for life, such as kidneys or eyes. Some types of parasites settle in the skin and muscles. They are even found in the blood. But most still live in the gastrointestinal tract.
Very often worms inhabit the human liver. Symptoms that indicate "inhabitation" of the organs do not appear immediately after the infection. The first signs of invasion sometimes appear after 6 months. A person suddenly starts to lose weight or gain weight quickly. Eczema and even psoriasis can occur.
Some worms stick to the liver, disrupting its work and causing anemia. Others (such as echinococcus) raise a chitin capsule around themselves, which grows in size and interferes with organ function. The person's skin turns yellow, there is pain in the right side and digestive problems.
There are also characteristic symptoms of the presence of worms in a person in the liver - chronic fatigue and sleep disturbance from 2 to 3 o'clock in the morning, when the liver works in an intensified mode.
A worm that lives in the liver can cause asthma.
Worms - fight: drug treatment
Although symptoms are one of the important factors in diagnosing worms in a person, treatment is prescribed only after test results are obtained. Stool analysis is most often prescribed. But this is an unreliable method: sometimes it is only possible to detect parasites after 8-10 attempts. A more precise diagnosis is the vegetative resonance test.
The easiest way to detect pinworms. To do this, scrape the skin above the anus and then examine it under a microscope.
Once the parasite is identified, treatment begins. It is performed in several phases:
- preparation. It consists of the removal (or reduction) of toxic substances - the result of the vital activity of helminths. To do this, use activated carbon;
- taking anthelmintic drugs. A good effect is the use of anthelmintic drugs with a broad spectrum of action;
- recovery. The goal of therapy is to strengthen the immune system (this is done with the help of echinacea), normalize the intestinal microflora and restore the liver.
Traditional medicine against worms
If you decide to use folk remedies to remove worms from a person, the symptoms must be taken into account. If there are signs of pinworms infection, then it is advisable to use garlic, tansy infusion or wormwood.
A popular way to get rid of worms is milk with garlic. It can be drunk with bread and garlic. This composition is suitable for enemas. For this, in 1 tbsp. milk boil a large head of garlic. Then cool, filter and place an enema with such a solution. The procedure is repeated every day for one week.
Folk healers are advised to drink 1 tablespoon on an empty stomach for a month. l. water with garlic. You need to take 6-8 cloves of garlic, mash, mix with 1 tbsp. chilled boiled water. Strain the solution. You can make microenemas with such water.
Feline flukes can be transmitted from cats. It is believed that this worm is afraid of grated apples, which are mixed with carrots and tar. Proportions of medicinal composition: 1 tsp. a mixture of carrot and apple and 1 drop of tar. Consume on an empty stomach.
To destroy the tapeworm, it is enough to drink 1 tbsp in the morning (on an empty stomach). water, in which 1 teaspoon is dissolved. sol.
If the type of parasite is unknown, but there are all the signs of worms in humans (the symptoms of infection with different parasites may not differ too much), then a composition can be prepared that destroys almost all helminths. It should be mixed in equal proportions crushed wormwood, centaury, cumin, ground pumpkin seeds (peeled). Add 2 parts of ground cloves, 4 parts of pre-baked flax seeds, ground flowers of tanči to the listed ingredients. Grind everything in a coffee grinder, pour into a glass jar.
Take such a composition according to the scheme. You need to eat 1 teaspoon in 1 day. collecting 30 minutes before breakfast, drink cold boiled water with honey. 2 days, the composition is consumed in the morning and before lunch. Then, from 3 to 7 days, you should eat 1 teaspoon. herbal mixture 2 times a day - before lunch and at bedtime
Most anthelmintic drugs and herbs are highly toxic. Therefore, it is extremely unreasonable to use them for treatment without consulting a doctor. Do not self-medicate if the patient is pregnant or a child.
How does an infection occur?
The causes of worms largely depend on age. In children, they are associated with violations of the rules of personal hygiene, the use of unwashed vegetables. Adults are often infected with water. What's more, you don't need to drink it - just wash the dishes with river water. Worms can enter the human body when they eat meat and fish dishes without the necessary heat treatment. The usual route of infection is the consumption of lightly salted and raw fish.
You can become the owner of helminths if you do not wash your hands during outdoor recreation or after gardening and earthworks. Worm symptoms in an adult can also occur after communication with infected people (through dust, air and hygiene items).
Those who work on livestock farms and meat and fish processing plants are at high risk of infection.
How not to get worms?
Following the rules of personal hygiene is the best way to prevent helminths from harming your health. Hands should be washed before preparing food, before sitting at a table and after using the toilet. Vegetables, fruits, greens should be poured over boiling water and then washed under running water.
Meat and fish should be fried or cooked for a long time, and a special board should be used for cutting. It is better to stop eating dried or raw fish. You should not drink water from the tap, and even more from the river.
Fearing to see the symptoms of the presence of worms, some people (especially owners of four-legged pets) give the child themselves and drink the appropriate medication. Such recommendations can be heard from a doctor. But it is much safer to follow your hygiene closely - and then you are not afraid of any helminths!