Worms in the human body: photos and methods of treatment

Even the development of technology and household chemistry with a range of detergents does not save our society from parasite infestation.The number one reason is dirty hands.

There are types of worms that are not dangerous for humans and can be removed from the body without much difficulty.However, parasitologists also know those that kill their prey.

What worms can live in us?

Helminths can settle both in the animal and human body.It is not for nothing that they are called parasites, since they feed on the resources of the body they infect.And worms do harm not only by eating the food we need to eat, but also disrupt the normal functioning of the liver, heart, lungs and other organs.Cases of their penetration into the hearing aid, eyes and brain are known.

Experts divided those who most often come as uninvited "guests" into three groups.These types of parasites have become champions in the number of infections, as more than 70% of recorded cases of infection belong to them.

Here is their brief description:

1. Roundwormscombine pinworms, roundworms and the so-called canine roundworms (another name is toxocara).
2. Protozoan parasites.These include lamblia, amoeba, toxoplasmosis and plasmodium malariae.
3. Flatworms.This class includes echinococcus, tapeworm (diphyllobothriosis) and bovine tapeworm.

The cause of helminthiasis (helminth infection) can be any of 150 types of parasitic creatures.Scientists have discovered many more of them;science knows 12,000 species of helminths.Next, let's look at what worms live in the human body.

The most common types are:

1. Pinworms.Very small white worms that live and reproduce in the gastrointestinal tract of their prey.This type of worms cause the greatest harm, as they disrupt the microflora of the intestinal tract.This negative impact causes subsequent diseases of the genitourinary system, enterobiosis, disorders of the nervous system, retardation in physical growth and mental development.The main ways of infecting people are dirty hands, unwashed food and pets.
2. Roundworms.These worms, developing in the human body, sometimes reach 0.4 meters in length.Ascaris is able to move to the lung area from its permanent habitat, the intestinal tract.During the journey, the worm damages the tissues, which leads to hemorrhage in them.When the larvae are coughed up from the upper respiratory tract, they enter the oral cavity and are swallowed in the digestive system.An outside observer mistakes this type of cough for a cold.They also cause harm by poisoning the microflora of the intestinal tract with toxins.In turn, they feed on useful substances intended for us.Poisoning the body leads to allergies, as well as asthma attacks and suffocation.Dirty hands are the favorite transport of roundworms when moving to a new body.
3. Whipworm.It was awarded a deserved third place in terms of the number of infected.This worm enters the body of a new victim through poorly processed food.It causes the disease trichuriasis.The patient loses appetite and complains of abdominal pain, anemia and diarrhea.The external manifestations of the disease cannot be immediately distinguished from an attack of appendicitis.
4. Wide band.In a sense, this worm claims to be the champion in length, as it sometimes reaches 10 meters and even more.But there are more real parasites.It colonizes by eating freshwater fish.The worm sucks from the "owner" everything that should strengthen and nourish the person himself.It is not selective in organ damage and can harm anyone.Signs of infection with this worm are headache and hallucinations (if it enters the brain), nausea and vomiting.Its action and partly its appearance are similar to the pig and ox tapeworm, but it is longer than this worm.
5. Hookwormsdo not penetrate through food and the oral cavity.Their way of entry is different, as they infect us through the skin.Living in contaminated soil, they seem to be waiting for human contact.Their harm lies in the fact that hookworms damage the intestines and lungs, and they also feed on blood.Symptoms include abdominal pain and problems with the functioning of the esophagus.
6. Trichinella.Helminth infestation occurs when eating meat (especially game).Their presence in the body gives the following external manifestations:
• abdominal pain;
• itching;
• high fever (after two weeks of stay);
• intestinal disorders;
• skin rash.

important.Worms of this type cause damage to the muscle tissue of a person's limbs and face, damage the respiratory system and even the heart, which leads to death.


7. Liver flukeis established in a person by eating fish that has previously been affected by it.This worm causes damage to the gallbladder and intestines.Signs of fluke infestation: allergies and nausea, abdominal pain and cramps, joint pain and high fever.If the disease has become chronic, the next stage may be hepatitis.The more dire consequences of liver fluke infection are cirrhosis and cancer.If this helminth is destroyed and removed, the damage it causes will be quite noticeable, leaving inflammation of the liver.
8. Echinococcus.Tapeworms are also quite large in length, reaching up to 5 meters.They lead a parasitic life on dogs, wolves and cats.When a person comes into contact with them, the worms first damage the intestines and then migrate throughout the body.The most favorite places for their settlement are the liver and lungs.The places where they are found are misdiagnosed as a cancerous tumor or cyst.Some doctors use the term "cyst" because it looks like a growth and reaches very large sizes.When the imaginary tumor bursts, its contents rapidly poison the entire human body.

People sometimes ignore helminth infestation as an unpleasant but quite easily tolerated disease.Accordingly, their beliefs do not encourage them to be extremely careful in contact with any kind of dirt, poorly processed food, or contact with pets.

Such criminal negligence has its unfortunate results.Worms are capable of killing their prey in addition to pain and organ damage.The most dangerous are helminths, which feed on blood and useful substances inside the person.

The differences between parasitic worms among themselves consist in the degree of damage caused and the method of their penetration into the body of a new "host".Echinococci are known to form cysts, bovine tapeworms damage the intestines, and opisthorchis constantly eats away at the liver.Every day, she misses a certain number of cells.

Parasites from the class of protozoa multiply very quickly when the right conditions are created for it.Giardia seems to be hidden for some time and has no manifestations.Toxoplasma hits a person in the head, affecting their brain, which affects the victim's behavior.

Plasmodium malaria destroys blood cells and can lead to the death of the victim.

Consequences of infection:

• development of malignant tumors;
• immunity weakens;
• Metabolism is impaired.

For the most part, helminths settle in the intestinal tract, liver and lungs.Some cases show damage to muscle tissue, joints, eyes and brain.Thanks to the blood flow, parasites can migrate throughout the body, causing problems wherever they appear.

Symptoms of the presence of parasites

The manifestations of helminthic invasion are very different from each other.But they also have common symptoms:

• muscle pain that weakens and swells;
• joints hurt, although they are not injured;
• the liver and spleen increase in size;
• skin rash;
• high temperature.

You can add to them:

• itching near the anus, pain in the abdomen, disturbance of the gastrointestinal tract, constipation, vomiting, diarrhea and bloating, maybe even intestinal obstruction, a person becomes weaker and complains of anemia;
• intoxication with parasite secretions disrupts the functioning of the nervous system, leading to headaches, dizziness and nausea.As the parasites eat substances intended to strengthen the person, the body weakens and constantly feels drowsy, tired for no reason, disturbed sleep, and it is difficult even to do serious mental work;
• skin itching and allergies, urticaria, hair and nails become brittle, signs of bronchial asthma, rhinitis and dry cough;
• weakened immunity gives access to various types of infections, inflammation in the mouth and nose causes stomatitis, sinusitis and sinusitis;
• Women develop inflammation of the appendages and a fishy-smelling discharge (bacterial vaginosis).

Worms sometimes lead the body of an infected person to such a state that a full healthy life, even after their removal, is no longer possible.Therefore, if you find any of the symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Pictures of worms that can live inside you

Worms of various types, sizes and shapes can settle in the human body.They use every method of migration to live at the expense of others.It is estimated that 4/5 of the population of our planet has a helminthic invasion and is a carrier of various parasites.A person may not even realize that he is not the only one who eats food, but also a "tenant" in the intestines.

The symptoms of their presence are not immediate and not clearly expressed in everyone.Prolonged stay of worms will lead the body to chronic diseases.Many diseases are believed to start with worms.Before starting treatment, you must first recognize your inner enemy so that you do not fight blindly.

The worms that settle in humans are divided into types:

• roundworms;
• tapeworm;
• flukes.

Even looking at a picture of a parasite is not a very pleasant experience, but carrying it with you is much worse.People think that someone else might have an infection, but it won't affect me.What a shock when they find out that a monster has come and taken up residence in their own body!

Thanks to such materials, smart people are better prepared to protect themselves and their loved ones.But no one should do anything alone to destroy uninvited "guests".

If the parasites are different, the treatment is not always the same.They do not give the same pill for lice and roundworms;there are significant differences in lifestyle, places of settlement and method of infection.First, the type of helminth and the direction of its harmful activity are determined, and only then the doctor chooses a drug, taking into account the age and other health characteristics of each patient.

So, after receiving enough information about the types of worms, the symptoms and the degree of damage, the reader can undergo diagnostics and pass the appropriate tests that will be prescribed by a parasitologist.Not all worms are equally dangerous, but each of their species poisons the body with waste products of their vital activity, and each of them feeds on something of ours: food or body tissues.

FYI.The term "parasite" comes from the Greek word for parasite.Two or more organisms live side by side, but one "sits on the neck" of the other, feeding and reproducing at the expense of others.The digestive system can contain both multicellular helminths and protozoa.Tapeworms, roundworms and pinworms are quite common.They have a relatively complex body structure.

The majority of helminths have a negative effect on the general well-being and health of a person, provoking the development of very serious diseases.With this in mind, when the first signs of illness appear that do not disappear with the treatment of a cold or a skin rash with a headache, you should consult a doctor for an appointment for diagnosis.

Today, doctors have enough methods and high-precision technologies to confirm or refute suspicions of a parasitic worm infection.If helminths are found, then only a specialist can choose the most optimal course of treatment.

How to protect yourself from helminth invasion?Do you have to constantly limit yourself to one or another vacation, literally "squeezing" your life into a vice, observing complex postulates?

In fact, infection with intestinal parasites and subsequent treatment can be avoided if you follow very simple rules:

• wash hands only with soap;
• drink filtered water;
• Don't just wash fruits and vegetables with water, it's even better to pour boiling water over them;
• do not allow swimming in polluted waters;
• meat and fish products must undergo mandatory heat treatment;
• children's toys used outside are disinfected;
• Vaccinate pets against parasites.

Conclusion

But everyone must start from themselves, because all modern achievements mean nothing if you simply ignore personal hygiene and preventive measures for those family members who live in our home.Being attentive to your health, detecting it in time (if an infection has occurred), starting competent and timely treatment - all this will help prevent a great disaster on a personal level and the spread of the disease in your environment.

It is much easier to protect yourself from parasitic worms than to experience poor health, all kinds of disorders and fever, and then you still have to follow the rules.Only this is no longer a course of hygiene, but treatment, diet and restoration of immunity.And it's good if there is no surgery.Take care of yourself, it's easier.