Like it or not, parasites live inside a person.Some of them are harmless, others cause serious health problems.Parasites of the human body are small invaders that are invisible to the naked 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 creature.These organisms invade the host's body, multiply rapidly and live on it.Settling in the human intestines, they disrupt the normal processing capacity of food, literally stealing beneficial nutrients, preventing the absorption of vitamins and minerals.
Worm waste alters the intestinal microflora, reduces immunity and can cause bacterial infections and dysfunction of other body systems.Common multicellular parasites include tapeworms, roundworms and pinworms.Single-celled parasites are Cryptosporidium and Giardia (Giardia).
How parasites enter the body
Routes of helminth penetration:
- 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 followed, you can become infected through sexual contact or a dirty toilet seat;
- by swimming in polluted waters.
How to tell if there are parasites in the intestines
Most diseases caused by parasites go unnoticed.The consequences of infection are not immediately felt, and the symptoms of a helminth invasion can be confused with those of the flu or food poisoning.You may not have known about the existence of worms inside you for years.If pests are not detected in time, they will cause irreparable damage.
Characteristic symptoms of intestinal helminth infection:
- cramps, stomach pain;
- nausea, stomach upset, vomiting;
- heat;
- dehydration;
- increased gas formation, diarrhea, or constipation;
- weight loss (strong or gradual reduction in the long term);
- muscle and joint pain, flu symptoms;
- swollen lymph nodes;
- skin redness, itching or irritation.
These symptoms are the reaction of the human body to foreign substances contained in it.Parasitic worms feed on the same substances as humans, thereby depriving the body of essential nutrients.If one or more symptoms persist for several days or weeks, it is important to consult a doctor.If diagnosed early, oral medications can help control parasites.
If the infection is detected at a late stage, damage to internal organs may occur.Lack of timely treatment leads to serious consequences, in some cases tumors develop.In children, advanced forms of helminthiasis lead to delayed physical and mental development.
Cleanse the digestive system
To get rid of parasites in the intestines, detoxification or detoxification is recommended.The procedure can only be carried out after consulting a doctor.Deworming is not recommended for diseases of the liver, gallbladder or pancreas.
Herbal remedies - honey, garlic, onions, sunflower and pumpkin seeds - will help fight the infection.Herbal decoctions have the ability to cleanse the body.They can only be used after consultation with a specialist.You should not self-medicate.
Common folk remedies for worms:
- Wise.The herb reduces the production of tapeworm and pinworm eggs.
- Thyme.Contains eugenol and thymol - substances that repel helminths.
- Mugwort.The bitterness of the herb can fight 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 cleaning 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 ridding it of parasites by following a diet and preventing the appearance of future helminths.
Prevention
Maintaining personal hygiene (washing your hands after walking, working in the garden, 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 careful processing, boil or fry for the recommended time.Fruits, vegetables or berries should be washed and scalded with boiling water.