Parasites enter the human body in different ways. After some time, they manifest themselves with various symptoms and signs. In order to be sure to get rid of and eliminate the pest, it is necessary to carry out treatment with prescribed drugs and medicines based on the diagnostic results.
The human body and organs are very attractive to a large number of parasites that inhabit them and use their resources. It is logical that in this case, the body itself begins to receive the necessary nutrients less and, in addition, it is clogged with waste products of the vital activity of microorganisms. As a result, signs of failure and severe external symptoms appear.
Some of the parasites are quite dangerous, while others are in high concentrations and have almost no effect on well-being, but it is important to take measures to detect and eliminate them in time. How to get rid of parasites with the help of drugs, medicines and special means against them, we will consider in the article below.
Types of parasites in the human body
You can easily get it if you neglect to wash your hands before eating or if you eat unwashed vegetables and fruitsGiardia, a microscopic flagellate parasite. In some cases, the introduction goes unnoticed because there are no obvious signs of worms in people.
Corn wormit enters the human body when walking barefoot in a humid place. Characteristic symptoms are skin irritation and rashes on the lower extremities. If the hookworm reaches the internal organs, the results resemble a roundworm infection.
Children are more likely to be caughtpinworm, a worm that lives in the intestinal cavity. Its characteristic manifestations are loss of appetite, fatigue and discomfort in the anus. Reproduction occurs by laying eggs in underwear or folds of the skin surface. Children get pinworm agents from dirty toys, dishes, and laundry. In adults, pinworms occur after contact with contaminated things.
Pork and cattle tapewormpenetrates into humans with insufficiently processed meat, pork and cow, respectively. The most dangerous situation is when the larvae penetrate the eyes and brain. The maximum size of tapeworms reaches 7 meters, and their life span is 15-20 years. It is quite difficult to get rid of established tapeworms, even using strong drugs against them.
Tokhocarabrought from domestic animals. A carrier is a dog or cat living next to a person. Adults grow up to 0. 3 m in length. Reproduction is carried out by eggs that are secreted and mature in the soil. Contact with such soil is a risk of application of Toxocara, which spreads widely to all corners of the body. You can prevent the parasite by washing your hands regularly.
Echinococcusbrought from an animal or from eating unwashed berries. Echinococcosis poses an increased threat to children, because the larvae pass through the blood vessels and can settle anywhere, forming a characteristic cyst. Echinococci often affect:
- Brain
- Liver
- Lymph nodes
- Kidneys
It penetrated insideroundwormscauses ascariasis. These worms easily colonize humans because they are transmitted through contact with unwashed hands, unboiled water, and soil. The maximum size of roundworms reaches 0. 4 meters, they are located in the brain, capillaries, lungs, eyes and intestines. As a result of the influence of parasites, symptoms appear:
- Poor digestion
- Allergic reactions
- Anemia
- Development of neurodermatitis, asthma, arthritis, seizures
- Sometimes the temperature rises
It has similar symptomsbroad tapeworm, is made with raw fish. It is densely packed in the body, reaching a whopping 10 meters in length. The extensive presence of tapeworm causes pain in the stomach, attacks of nausea, especially after waking up, and weakness.
All these parasites pose a threat to both adults and children, so it is imperative to get rid of them by eliminating them in various ways.
Signs of the presence of parasites in the body
If spots appear on the skin, it becomes rougher, wrinkles and acne begin to appear, this may be the first evidence of the presence of a parasite. With cracked heels or brittle nails, we often talk about damage to the digestive system by Giardia or Trichomonas.
Other first signs are the weakness of the immune system, so a person is constantly susceptible to infection, his paranasal sinuses are inflamed, and symptoms of sinusitis and tonsillitis are noticeable.
Parasitic infection in the male body often manifests itself as cystitis, prostatitis, sand and stones in the bladder, problems with erection and the ability to bear children. Damage to different parts of the brain by parasites causes serious consequences.
Symptoms of parasites entering the female body:
- Increased premenstrual pain
- Irregular menstrual cycle
- Inflammatory process in ovaries, adrenal glands
- Development of fibrocystic mastopathy
- Malfunction of the urinary system
- Myoma
If you do not treat and get rid of pinworms in time, they can cause inflammation of the appendicitis, symptoms of insufficient excretion and removal of bile. When the lungs become infected, the symptoms are similar to pneumonia or bronchitis. If you do not find the root cause of the disease and start using antiparasitic drugs, then the person receives the wrong treatment and the condition only worsens as the body weakens. Finally:
- Immunity decreases
- Different types of allergies develop
- Body weight decreases dramatically
- Skin pathologies that did not exist before are formed
- The patient suffers from constant fatigue and lack of strength
- Signs of dysbacteriosis, anemia, vitamin deficiency, stool disorders appear in any direction.
- The patient does not sleep well
Symptoms of parasites in the human body
- ConstipationOccurs when bulky and long intestinal parasites block the intestinal lumen or bile ducts.
- DiarrheaIf there is a worm whose secretions cause loose stools, it haunts people.
- Swelling and swellingthese are signs of foreign organisms in the large and small intestines.
- Intestinal irritationoccurs when fat metabolism is disturbed, causes constipation, diarrhea and cramps.
- Pain in joints and muscles. This is a sign of a parasite lodged in muscle structures or synovial fluid. The symptoms are similar to arthritis, but the inflammation is caused by a foreign object.
- Manifestations of allergyoccurs against the background of the acute reaction of the human body to the remains of parasites. In addition, the immune system is forced to produce a larger number of cells that fight the microorganism, which results in an increased allergic reaction.
- Skin rash, manifests itself with eczema, dermatitis, papillomas, ulcers.
- Anemiait is formed due to the lack of blood cells that some worms living in the intestinal environment feed on. The result is internal blood loss and symptoms of anemia.
- Weight gain or loss. When parasites take the glucose needed by the human body, body weight increases. And the opposite situation occurs with metabolic disorders, which are caused by the presence of foreign organisms inside.
- Contrast psycho-emotional statesin the form of increased excitability, irritability or depression, these are the consequences of the effects of toxins produced by parasites and affecting the central nervous system.
- Troubled sleepThis is a characteristic sign of worms. At night, the liver is cleansed of toxins, resulting in "panic" among "unexpected guests. "
- Grinding teeth in sleep- a common symptom of problems with the nervous system, which is more common with worms in children.
- Chronic fatigueIt appears due to the lack of necessary substances that the body does not receive because they are consumed by parasites. It is expressed by memory loss, apathy and flu symptoms.
- Inflamed airwaysthis is a frequent sign of the presence of organisms that can travel through the body and affect the lungs, nasopharynx, and throat. As a result, it is expressed by symptoms of asthma, pneumonia, for example, high fever, runny nose, cough.
Let's look at the symptoms based on the location of the parasite in the body.
Heart
When affected by more commonly known helminths400 species, they often reach the human heart muscle, parasitize on it. In such conditions, conditions for myocarditis arise when the muscle structure of the heart is in an inflammatory state. The first symptoms appear after 1-4 weeks. If the patient is not treated, the symptoms can become chronic.
Under the surface of the skin
There is a special type of worm that lives in the subcutaneous tissue and causes helminthiasis. It is carried by mosquitoes and is called heartworm. A subcutaneous parasite often carries with it various viruses and infections. Symptoms of the disease are subcutaneous seals. A characteristic feature is that the helminth moves when pressing the seal from one side.
Eyes
The entry of the larvae into the eyelid leads to the formation of a furuncle on the skin. This is clearly felt when the parasites move. We list the diseases caused by parasites in the organs of vision:
- You can get ophthalmia in the tropical zone. After the microscopic larvae penetrate under the skin surface of the eyelid, they enter the inner area of the orbit through the conjunctiva and lacrimal sac, which can cause damage to the eye.
- With creeping miosis, gradually elongated lines appear on the eyelids.
- Infection of the mucous membrane of larvae leads to conjunctival larval granuloma. Treatment requires surgical removal of the parasite, there is no other way to get rid of it, for example, by taking special drugs.
Stomach
Worms live in the organs of the digestive system. The main disadvantage of their existence is the poisonous secretions that poison people. Toxicosis is manifested by bad breath, lack of bowel movements, poor appetite and weight loss.
If such parasitic organisms are not removed, they will constantly increase their activity, causing symptoms to worsen.
blood
When parasites enter the bloodstream, they infect red blood cells, plasma, and white blood cells. The main representatives of this class of pests are trypanosomes and hemosporidia. Both species are unicellular.
Treatment of parasites
In order to choose therapy, it is important to accurately determine:
- Type of microorganism
- Degree of damage, number of individuals, their sizes
- How long has the parasite lived in the body and to what extent has it integrated into the human "ecosystem"?
Based on the results of the answers to these questions, a special drug against pests is selected. Some of these drugs can also be used prophylactically.
When choosing a certain drug, it is necessary to take into account how sensitive the parasite is to it. Rehabilitation therapy is sometimes required to restore lost functionality after treatment.
The main drugs that allow you to get rid of and treat a person are:
- Antibiotic
- Anthelmintic substances synthesized against a specific species
The selection of a certain drug, its dosage and duration of administration is carried out by a professional doctor.
Medicines have a wide range of side effects, so most of them are only available with a prescription. It is important to consider possible side effects in order not to worsen the health condition. This is especially true for older people with chronic illnesses.
After a successful course of treatment, you should pay more attention to your health and strengthening your immune system to get rid of the parasite and prevent relapses. After removing the worms from the stomach and intestines, it is necessary to restore the normal microflora in the organs.
In the treatment process, you should adjust your diet to facilitate digestion and saturate the body with useful substances, and also take antihistamines for acute allergies.
Prevention against parasites
The best way to prevent this is to avoid contact with people who may be carriers. If parasites have been living in the human body for a long time, it is not easy to remove and get rid of them. Therefore, if there is a possibility of infection, then it is necessary to undergo periodic examination and clean the body.
We list preventive measures to prevent the entry of pests:
- Observance of personal hygiene rules
- Keeping your house clean
- Mandatory high temperature processing of meat and fish
- Eat only washed berries, vegetables, fruits
- If you have pets, it is important to monitor their health