Worms can not only cause discomfort in the intestines, but also cause the development of dangerous diseases.
You can get infected with helminths even after indirect contact with a sick person.Read why parasites are dangerous in the human body and how to get rid of them.
What parasites live in the human body?
The human body is full of various bacteria, microbes and fungi.Helminths also like to settle in a favorable environment and live off human supplies.Several types of parasites can live in the human body at the same time.
You can find out more about representatives of different groups in the table:
| A group of parasites | Description | Representatives |
|---|---|---|
| Helminths | They mainly affect the gastrointestinal tract, but can live in the lungs and other internal organs and move through the human circulatory system. | Roundworms, tapeworms, roundworms, flukes |
| Protozoan parasites | They can affect the entire human organism, settle in the brain, eyes, live on the skin, mucous membranes and internal organs.They survive at the expense of human life reserves and incoming nutrients. | Giardia, ringworm, toxoplasma, trichomonas, blastocysts |
| Ectoparasites | They live on human wounds, where the skin is particularly sensitive.It can develop on the hairline, attack eyebrows, eyelashes, chin | Ticks, bedbugs, blowfly larvae, lice |
| Others | They live under the human skin and can attack the nasopharynx and reproductive system | Larvae of some types of flies, mosquitoes, fleas |
Signs and symptoms of parasites in the body
Worms and other types of worms may not manifest for years;they grow and develop, feeding on the reserves of the human body.Laboratory tests will help to accurately determine the presence of pests.
Tip!The best modern way to detect parasites is blood analysis.This method has more advantages than stool analysis.
In some cases, doctors recommend preventive treatment for worms when the patient is at increased risk of internal inhabitants.
A raw food diet, consumption of raw meat and fish and owning pets can be a reason for annual preventive treatment.
You can suspect harmful inhabitants in your body for several reasons:
- Disorder of the gastrointestinal tract.Such deviations include constipation, diarrhea and increased gas production for no apparent reason.
- Muscle and joint pain.Inflammatory processes can indicate not only arthritis, but also the presence of helminths.
- Allergic reactions.The human body produces increased amounts of eosinophils and immunoglobulin E after contact with parasites.
- Skin rash of any kind.Wrinkles, bald spots and eczema can be the result of infection.
- Vitamin deficiency and anemia.It can be said that nutrients are absorbed by protozoa.
- Obesity.An increased appetite may indicate the gluttony not of a person, but of a worm.
- Psychological instability.Nervous breakdowns, depression and anxiety are often symptoms of heartworm infection.
- Insomnia, increased fatigue, bruxism are the result of body poisoning.
- Weakening of the immune system.Parasitism can undermine overall health.
- Carcinomas and tumors can be both the cause and the consequence of the development of parasitism in the body.
- Chronic cough.Not only can infections affect the lungs, but also roundworms.
Important!Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis.If you notice dangerous symptoms, consult a doctor.
How dangerous are parasites?
The main danger posed by protozoa is disruption of the body's immune system.Whichever organ the parasites attack, the same disease occurs in the human body.
Helminths and other types of worms pose a threat to the following pathologies:
- Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract develop (enterobiasis, ascariasis, intestinal myiasis).
- Eye diseases (demodex, myiasis, etc.).
- The brain is affected (cysticercosis, toxoplasmosis).
- Dermatological diseases develop (pediculosis, scabies, etc.).
- The functioning of the internal organs is disturbed.
- The cardiovascular system is affected (echinococcosis, schistosomiasis, filariasis).
- The affected area is the genitourinary system (alveococcosis, urinary myiasis).
Important!The name of the disease comes from the name of the parasite species.
Drug treatment
Deworming is prescribed only by a doctor based on the results of laboratory tests.After identifying the type of worms that have infected a person, an anthelmintic drug is prescribed.
Keep in mind that the drugs used to fight parasites are poisonous.Without an obvious reason, it is better to stop using such drugs.
When prescribing drugs for medical purposes, follow the rules:
- The whole family needs treatment, even the animals.
- After 10-14 days, the treatment must be repeated.
- Additional drugs are prescribed to protect the liver.
Folk remedies
Traditional medicine is much safer.There is no need to consume poison pills to destroy the harmful inhabitants of the body.
Such means are less effective, but do not pose a danger to people.
To prevent and treat parasitism, try folk remedies:
- Garlic.It is even better to drink freshly squeezed garlic juice on an empty stomach.One teaspoon will be enough to get rid of worms in a week.
- Tincture of wormwood.An alcoholic infusion of the plant will get rid of unwanted visitors.20 drops before meals will become enemies of worms.The course of treatment is 7-10 days.
- Pumpkin seeds.Include young sprouts in your diet.Both healthy and delicious.
- Tansy tincture.Boil the seeds in boiling water and leave for an hour.Drink 1 tablespoon of the decoction 2 times a day for a week.