Like it or not, parasites live inside humans.Some of them are safe, others cause serious health problems.Parasites in the human body are tiny invaders that are invisible to the eye but slowly disrupt digestion and other functions.How to find out if there are helminths in the intestines, what to do with them?
Intestinal parasites
They can appear in any living thing.These organisms invade the host's body, multiply there rapidly, and live off it.Settling in the human intestines, they disrupt the ability to process food normally, literally steal useful nutrients, preventing the absorption of vitamins and minerals.
The waste products of the worms spoil the intestinal microflora, reduce immunity and can cause bacterial infections and malfunctions of other body systems.Common multicellular parasites include tapeworms, roundworms, and pinworms.Unicellular parasites are Cryptosporidium and Giardia (Giardia).
How parasites enter the body
Ways of penetration of helminths:
- contaminated water or food;
- poorly washed fruits or vegetables;
- undercooked food, undercooked meat, fish, violation of sanitary rules during their preparation;
- after contact with animals and their waste;
- If hygiene is not observed, you can become infected during sexual contact or through a contaminated toilet seat;
- when swimming in polluted waters.
How to tell if there are parasites in the intestines
Most diseases caused by parasites go unnoticed.The consequences of the infection are not immediately felt, and the symptoms of helminthic invasion can be confused with the flu or food poisoning.You may not know about the existence of worms in you for years.If parasites are not detected in time, they will cause irreparable harm.
Symptoms characteristic of an intestinal helminth infection:
- cramps, stomach pains;
- nausea, upset stomach, vomiting;
- warmth;
- dehydration;
- increased gas formation, diarrhea or constipation;
- weight loss (abrupt reduction or gradual long-term);
- muscle pain, joint pain, flu symptoms;
- swollen lymph nodes;
- skin redness, itching or irritation.
These symptoms are the reaction of the human body to foreign substances inside.Parasitic worms feed on the same substances as humans, depriving the body of essential nutrients.If one or more symptoms persist for several days or weeks, it is important to seek medical attention.If diagnosed early, oral medications can help control parasites.
If the infection is detected at a late stage, injuries to internal organs may occur.Lack of timely treatment causes serious consequences, in some cases tumors develop.In children, advanced forms of helminthiasis are fraught with delayed physical and mental development.
Cleaning the digestive system
To get rid of parasites in the intestines, detoxification or detoxification is recommended.The procedure can be performed only after consulting a doctor.Deworming is not recommended for diseases of the liver, gall bladder and pancreas.
Herbal remedies - honey, garlic, onion, sunflower and pumpkin seeds - will help fight the infection.Herbal decoctions have the property of purifying the body.They can only be used after consulting a specialist.You should not self-medicate.
Popular folk remedies for the treatment of worms:
- sage tea.The grass reduces egg production by tapeworms and sedges.
- thyme.Contains eugenol and thymol - substances that repel helminths.
- Wormwood.The bitterness of the herb can deal with parasites, fungi and viruses.
- Black walnut shell.It is rich in juglone, a natural antibiotic that is used to prevent worms.The compound fights parasites that attack the eyes, lungs and brain.
After cleansing the body of helminths, it is necessary to increase the level of enzymes.To do this, you can use natural supplements, bifidobacteria.You can restore the body after getting rid of parasites by following a diet and preventing the appearance of future helminths.
Prevention
Maintaining personal hygiene (washing hands after walking, gardening, after using the toilet, before eating) will help reduce the risk of infection.You should be careful with raw fish or meat, buy them only in authorized places, carry out thorough processing, boil or fry for the recommended time.Fruits, vegetables or fruits should be washed and scalded with boiling water.