Like it or not, parasites live in humans.Some of them are safe, others cause serious health problems.Parasites in the human body are small 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 stealing useful nutrients, preventing the absorption of vitamins and minerals.
Worm waste products destroy the intestinal microflora, reduce immunity and can cause bacterial infections and malfunctions in 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 products;
- If hygiene is not respected, you can get infected through sexual contact or a dirty toilet seat;
- when swimming in polluted waters.
How to find out 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 helminth 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 damage.
Symptoms characteristic of an infection with intestinal helminths:
- cramps, stomach pains;
- nausea, upset stomach, vomiting;
- heat;
- dehydration;
- increased gas, diarrhea, or constipation;
- weight loss (sudden reduction or gradual long-term);
- pain in muscles, joints, flu symptoms;
- swollen lymph nodes;
- skin redness, itching or irritation.
These symptoms are the human body's reaction 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 the parasite.
If the infection is detected at a late stage, it can cause damage to internal organs.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 intestinal parasites, detoxification or detoxification is recommended.The procedure can be performed only after consultation with a doctor.Deworming is not recommended for diseases of the liver, gall bladder or pancreas.
Herbal remedies - honey, garlic, onions, sunflowers and pumpkin seeds - will help fight the infection.Herbal decoctions have the ability to cleanse the body.They can be used only after consultation with a specialist.Do not self-medicate.
Common folk remedies for worms:
- Sagas.The grass reduces tapeworm and pinworm egg production.
- Thyme.It contains eugenol and thymol - substances that repel helminths.
- Sagebrush.The bitterness of the plant can deal with parasites, fungi and viruses.
- Black walnut shell.It is rich in juglone, a natural antibiotic used in the prevention of worms.The compound fights parasites that attack the eyes, lungs and brain.
After cleansing the body of helminths, it is necessary to increase the enzyme level.To do this, you can use natural supplements, bifidobacteria.You can restore the body after you have rid it of parasites by following a diet and preventing the appearance of future helminths.
Prevention
Maintaining personal hygiene (washing hands after walking, working in the garden, after using the toilet, before eating) will help reduce the risk of infection.You have to be careful with raw fish or meat, buy them only from authorized places, do thorough processing, cook or fry for the recommended time.Fruits, vegetables or berries must be washed and scalded with boiling water.