Worms are parasitic worms in the human body. Some of them are not capable of causing serious harm to health, others are quite dangerous. How can a person get worms? Symptoms that indicate the presence of helminths will not hurt everyone to know. And most importantly - how to expel these uninvited guests from the body?
When should worms be suspected?
If adults are worried about nausea, headaches and persistent coughing, then they start looking for anything, but not helminths. Meanwhile, they are the ones who often lead to the appearance of these symptoms. If parasites are coiled in the body, then they begin to multiply actively, in the process of life they destroy tissues and release toxic substances. The number of worms in the human body can reach hundreds and even thousands of individuals. The body can tolerate the presence of these "guests" for some time, and then the following worm symptoms appear in adults:
- frequent tuberculosis, which is not cured by syrups and antibiotics;
- poor appetite;
- allergic rash on the skin, eczema, urticaria, focal acne, boils, papilloma;
- prolonged runny nose (without other signs of flu);
- intestinal problems - bloating, constipation;
- decreased immunity and, consequently, frequent acute respiratory infections;
- grinding of teeth (caused by excessive energy of the nervous system);
- weakness, irritability, restlessness, depression;
- pain in the joints;
- lymph node enlargement.
Some types of helminths "report" about themselves with certain symptoms. So, with ascariasis, pneumonia, diarrhea and abdominal pain can occur.
If broad tapeworms have settled in the body, then dizziness and abdominal pain occur. During defecation, worm fragments come out along with the feces. A person, continuing to eat in the usual way, quickly loses weight. Anemia develops later.
Bull tapeworms settle in the liver, causing pain in the right hypochondrium.
Pinworms cause severe itching in the anus. As a result of scratching this place, dermatitis and inflammation occur.
Grinding teeth and other symptoms of helminthic infections in children
Children are most vulnerable to helminthic invasion, as they often do not follow the rules of personal hygiene and pull everything into their mouths. The presence of parasites in a child's body can be suspected by the following signs:
- strong saliva (including during sleep);
- hyperactive, restless behavior;
- itching in the anus, as the child really cannot sit still for a minute;
- increased cravings for sweets;
- dry hair and brittle nails;
- peeling skin on the eyelids;
- anemia of unknown origin;
- lethargy and drowsiness;
- susceptible to frequent colds.
In what organs can worms live?
In total, there are up to 250 types of worms. To survive, they choose various organs, such as the kidneys or eyes. Some types of parasites settle on the skin, muscles. They are found even in the blood. But the majority are still alive in the gastrointestinal tract.
Often worms settle in the human heart. Symptoms indicative of organ "settlement" do not appear immediately after infection. Early signs of aggression sometimes occur after 6 months. A person suddenly starts to lose weight or quickly gain weight. Eczema as well as psoriasis may occur.
Some worms attach to the liver, leading to disruption in its work and causing anemia. Others (such as echinococcus) establish chitinous capsules around them, which grow in size and interfere with organ work. A person's skin turns yellow, there is pain on the right side and problems with digestion.
There are also characteristic symptoms of the presence of worms in a person in the liver - chronic fatigue and sleep disturbances from 2 to 3 in the morning, when the liver is working in an enhanced mode.
Worms that live in the liver can trigger asthma.
Worms - fight: drug treatment
Although one of the important factors in diagnosing worms in a person is symptoms, treatment is only prescribed after test results are received. Often, a stool test is prescribed. But this is an unreliable method: sometimes only after 8-10 attempts it is possible to detect parasites. A more accurate diagnosis is a vegetative resonance test.
The easiest way to detect pinworms. To do this, make a scrape from the skin above the anus, and then examine it under a microscope.
Once the parasite is identified, treatment begins. It is carried out in several stages:
- preparation. It consists of the removal (or reduction of the amount) of toxic substances - the result of the vital activity of helminths. To do this, use activated carbon;
- taking anthelmintic medications. A good effect is the use of anthelmintic drugs with a broad spectrum of action;
- recovery. The goal of therapy is to strengthen the immune system (this is done with the help of echinacea), normalize the intestinal microflora, and restore the liver.
Traditional medicine fights worms
If it is decided to use folk remedies to remove worms from a person, the symptoms must also be taken into account. If there are signs of infection with pinworms, then it is advisable to use garlic, tansy or wormwood infusion.
A popular way to get rid of worms is milk with garlic. It can be drunk with bread and garlic. This composition is suitable for enemas. For this, in 1 tbsp. boiled milk a large head of garlic. Then cool, strain and place an enema with such a solution. This procedure is repeated daily for a week.
Folk healers are advised to drink 1 tablespoon on an empty stomach for a month. l. garlic water. You need to take 6-8 cloves of garlic, mash, mix with 1 tbsp. cold boiled water. Strain the solution. You can do microclysters with such water.
Cat insects can be transmitted from cats. It is believed that these worms are afraid of grated apples, which are mixed with carrots and tar. Proportion of drug composition: 1 tsp. carrot-apple mixture and 1 drop of tar. Eat on an empty stomach.
To destroy tapeworms, enough in the morning (on an empty stomach) to drink 1 tbsp. water, in which 1 teaspoon is dissolved. salt.
If the type of parasite is unknown, but there are all signs of worms in humans (symptoms of infection with different parasites may not be too much different), then a composition can be prepared that destroys almost all helminths. It should be mixed in equal proportions crushed wormwood, centaury, cumin, ground pumpkin seeds (peeled). Add 2 parts ground cloves, 4 parts pre-roasted flax seeds, ground tansy flowers to the ingredients listed. Grind everything in a coffee grinder, pour into a glass container.
Take such a composition according to the scheme. In 1 day you need to eat 1 tsp. collection 30 minutes before breakfast, drink cold boiled water with honey. For 2 days, the composition was eaten in the morning and before lunch. Then, from 3 to 7 days, you need to eat 1 teaspoon. a mixture of herbs 2 times a day - before lunch and before bedtime
Most anthelmintic drugs and medicinal plants are highly toxic. Therefore, it is very unreasonable to use it for treatment without consulting a doctor. Do not self-medicate if the patient is a pregnant woman or a child.
How does the infection occur?
The cause of the appearance of worms largely depends on age. In children, they are associated with violations of the rules of personal hygiene, the use of unwashed vegetables. Adults are often infected by water rotation. Moreover, there is no need to drink it - just wash the dishes with river water. Worms can enter the human body when eating meat and fish dishes without the necessary heat treatment. The common route of infection is the intake of salted fish and raw fish.
You can be the owner of helminths if you don’t wash your hands during outdoor recreation or after gardening and earthworks. Symptoms of worms in adults can also appear after contact with an infected person (through dust, air and hygiene items).
Those who work on livestock farms and in meat and fish processing shops are at high risk of becoming infected.
How not to get worms?
Adherence to the rules of personal hygiene is the best way to prevent helminths from endangering your health. Hands should be washed before preparing food, before sitting at a table, and after using the toilet. Vegetables, fruits, greens must be poured with boiling water, and then washed under running water.
Meat and fish should be fried or boiled for a long time, and a separate board should be used to cut them. It is better to stop eating dried or raw fish. You cannot drink water from a tap, and even more so from a river.
Afraid of seeing symptoms of the presence of worms, some people (especially four-legged pet owners) give the child and drink themselves appropriate medication. Such recommendations can be heard from doctors. But it’s safer to monitor your hygiene carefully - and then you’re not afraid of any helminths!