Parasites in the human body can cause serious harm to 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 risks
In most cases, people are not aware that they have parasites in their bodies. Moreover, the parasite selects not only the intestines as habitat, but also other internal organs - liver, gallbladder, etc. Helminthic invasion is asymptomatic up to a certain time, without causing any particular concern. But despite this, it should be understood 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 of metabolic processes and premature aging of the body. According to some scientists, the presence of helminths hinders the treatment of many diseases.
Parasite eggs enter the human body through contaminated hands, unwashed vegetables and fruits, contaminated fish and meat, contaminated water, blood-sucking insects, and contact with soil. In order to prevent the appearance of parasites on the body, special attention should be paid to precautions in the treatment of pets - cats and dogs.
Signs of a parasitic infection
In most cases, helminthiasis, ie infection of the body with a parasite, is characterized by the appearance of problems in the activity of the digestive system, general weakness and irritability. But similar signs may indicate other diseases. By the way, nocturnal gnashing of teeth, which can also be attributed to the symptoms of worm infection, sometimes occurs due to a wrongly formed bite, otorhinolaryngological diseases or nerve disorders. And a sharp drop in weight in a worm-infected patient is already observed at an advanced stage. The danger of helminths lies in the fact that they have the ability to camouflage well. And yet, you need to know what symptoms appear to indicate infection with this or that type of worm.
Signs of Ascaris:
- significant increase in temperature;
- dry or wet cough;
- skin rashes;
- sleep disturbances and gnashing of teeth;
- appearance of sharp pain on the right side;
- ul oreksin;
- bowel problems.
Signs of worms:
- itching sensations in the anus;
- loss of appetite;
- dry mouth;
- frequent request to go to the toilet, sometimes false;
- headache;
- sleep disorders;
- presence of cracks in the anus;
- incontinence at night.
At the slightest suspicion that parasites have appeared in the body, you should immediately seek help from a specialist who will perform the necessary tests and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
Treatment for parasites: diagnosis and treatment with medication
Each parasite is not able to exist independently and feed on their "host" resources. Therefore, if the results of the tests performed show that a parasite has settled inside the body, you should not delay a visit to the hospital. 
The treatment process is not easy, so it is best to perform it under the supervision of a specialist. A self-prepared medicine for parasites such as tincture or enemas will not give a positive result. A competent and qualified approach will prevent helminthiasis from progressing to the chronic disease stage.
Before starting treatment with medication, the doctor suggests that the patient donate feces, urine, blood and saliva for laboratory tests. In addition, he will prescribe procedures such as ultrasound, tomography, endoscopy and immuno-test of the enzyme. If worms are found in the body, the content of eosinophils in the blood increases and the worm eggs appear in the feces. After examining the test results, the doctor determines what kind of parasites the body is infected with. To get rid of each of them, a special treatment is prescribed. Usually, in such cases, the doctor prescribes a complex therapy, including the reception:
- anthelmintic drugs against parasites, aimed at combating a certain type of parasite;
- enzymes, hepatoprotectors, vitamins and drugs that increase the body's defenses;
- medicines that improve bowel movement as well as the bile secretion process.
For maximum effectiveness, your doctor may recommend a step-by-step treatment:
- The first stage involves following a special diet and starting to take medication to clear the gastrointestinal tract and improve gallbladder function.
- The next step is direct therapy, which consists of taking the medication prescribed by a doctor.
- And the final stage is the removal of destroyed worms from the body.
Once all the parasites in the body have been destroyed and removed, it may be necessary to restore weakened vital functions and strengthen the immune system. Activated carbon or enterosgel can be used to remove toxins. And to boost immunity weakened by the fight against disease, immunomodulators are prescribed. Treatment of helminthiasis is cyclical, and a review should only be done after one and a half to two months.
Used in alternative medicine prescriptions, such a remedy for parasites as onions and garlic can serve as a good help in the fight against worms, but only as a means of boosting human immunity.
Measures to prevent the occurrence of helminthiasis
To prevent the possibility of helminthiasis infection, you should follow some precautions:
- do not drink water from reservoirs and natural springs; without fail to wash vegetables and fruits before eating;
- when buying raw meat, you need to make sure it has a veterinary stamp;
- fish and meat should be subjected to prolonged heat treatment;
- wash your hands thoroughly before each meal and after contact with pets and soil;
- keep the house tidy and follow the rules of personal hygiene.
Limit or exclude swimming in stagnant water bodies.
Organize the prevention of parasites in the body for pets.