Intestinal worms called worms by a group of worms which infest the human body, and cause malfunction of organs and systems. In adults often meet ossiuri, and roundworms. Can also be several types of tapeworms, which are related to tape worms. In any case, when the symptoms of helminthiasis should immediately consult a physician, who will prescribe an effective treatment.
The causes of the disease
There are different sources of infection of the body helminths:
- Bot – in this case, the worms enter the human body through the soil and the water. Also this problem can occur in case of contact with animals and during the transfer of eggs of flies on the food.
- Pin the path – helminths are transmitted from person to person. In this way, usually apply ossiuri, and the risk of infection is very high.
- Bio-bots – worms enter the body after eating raw and half-baked meat or fish.
- The bites of the insects. Very often carriers of worms are mosquitoes.
The main route of infection by worms considered to be fecal-oral. In this case the eggs of helminths enter the human body with food or water. Rarely, infestations elmintiche occur during the insect bites.
The symptoms of adult worms
Signs of infection are directly dependent on localization of the worms in the body. The largest colony of parasites – roundworms, ossiuri, roundworms, tapeworms – are found in the intestine, however, some helminths are able to move through the body. For example, roundworms can before entering in the stomach, and from there, with a current of blood to penetrate into the lungs or the liver. There are developed in the span of three weeks, after which again fall in the gut or the stomach.
Ossiuri often found in the anus, causing much itching. Women may also be localized in the genital organs. Pests, such as cats, flounder, often live in the liver and the pancreas. Echinococcus granulosus can affect the muscles and the bones, and taenia – penetrate even into the brain. Also, some types of worms can be present in the organs of respiration, causing a persistent cough.
Depending on the location, you experience the following manifestations of helminthiasis:
- Constipation. The worms of large size can close the intestinal lumen, which results in the violation of a chair. The constipation can last more than two days.
- Diarrhea. Some parasites produce a particular substance that stimulates the body to release the residues of undigested food along with a lot of water.
- Flatulence. Some types of worms cause swelling in the small intestine, causing the formation of excessive gas. If the weather does not get rid of worms, flatulence can last up to several months.
- The irritable bowel syndrome. Helminths can cause the development of inflammation in the intestine, which leads to the rupture absorption of nutrients.
- The pain in the muscles and joints. The worms may be localized in any part of the body. If they fall in the joints or muscles, they begin to destroy their tissues. The result is the sensation of pain, which are the body's reaction to the vital activity of the parasite.
- The allergy. Selection of worms can cause the body's production of special cells – eosinophils. Cause inflammation of the tissues, which becomes the cause of allergic reactions.
- Diseases of the skin. Consequently, a person's pimples, wrinkles, hives, acne, and also the papilloma virus. Sometimes the infection helminths, which leads to increased fragility of hair and nails.
- The anaemia. Some varieties of worms are able to adhere to the walls of the intestine, which they receive from it not only the nutrients, but also blood. In the end the man is checking the development of anemia.
- The weight change. Often the infection helminths causes a sudden loss of weight. The fact is that parasites absorb a significant amount of nutrients that enter the human body with food. In addition, the presence of infestations by helminths often leads to loss of appetite. However, in some cases, a person, an increase of body mass – this process is a defensive reaction of the organism on the selection of the worms.
- Problems in the functioning of the nervous system. The presence of worms in the body have a negative influence on the state of the nervous system. Consequently, a person develops anxiety, anxiety and also depression.
- Sleep disorders. If a man wakes up every night in the middle of your sleep, this may indicate infestation by helminths. In this period, the cleansing of the liver from the toxins produced by helminths. Usually in the night parasites can leave the body through the anus, and this process is accompanied by a feeling of strong itching.
- The chronic fatigue syndrome. This condition manifests in the form of depression, apathy, weakness. The reason for this problem lies in a lack of nutrients in the body. A person can experience memory problems, emotional tension.
- Disorders of the immune system. The infection and helminths, may be the cause of immune disorders. Consequently, a person much more often you get sick of viral diseases. He may appear allergic reactions to products usual. In the intestine often develops goiter or ulcerative colitis, and on the face appear skin rashes acne and herpes.
- The disease. Helminths can be so strong as to poison the body, that immunity simply does not reconcile well with this process. In the following we develop a series of complications, including favoring the appearance of malignant tumors.
- The inflammatory process of the airways. Helminths are free to browse through the various organs, and, of course, the respiratory system can not be an exception. If the worms block the ducts respiratory, can appear difficulty with the breathing process. Even the man often occurs cough, and increases the temperature of the body. Quite a dangerous complication helminthiasis is the development of bronchial asthma.
Methods of diagnosis of helminthiasis
To reveal the worms in the body of an adult, it is most often used ovoscopy. This research is to analyze the feces the eggs of worms which infest the organs of the digestive system. Unfortunately, it always fails to get the hundred percent results, because not all the worms systematically lay eggs.
More precise result can be achieved with the help of histological coprogram. Through this study you can clearly identify parts of the body of worms and also their eggs. Accordingly, it is possible not only to diagnose the bot, but also determine the type of pests identified.
If there is suspicion on the localization of helminths in the lungs, is shown in possession of the x-ray. In addition, the search is done of the sputum. To identify the parasites in the liver, brain, or kidney, there is the ct scan or the ultrasound. For the diagnosis of helminths in the blood make the blood analysis. Also for this purpose can be carried out immunological tests.
Treatment of adult worms
For the therapy is more effective, it is necessary to consult a doctor and adhere to his advice. The specialist prescribes a treatment only on the basis of the results of the analysis. By just taking medication is not possible, because they have a toxic effect on the human body. In addition to this, it is worth noting that the various helminthoses require different treatment regimens. Just as important when choosing a dosage of medicine has the age and the weight of a person.
When it detects a ossiuri or ascaris is used for the treatment of medicines.
Many medicines are ineffective against larvae and eggs of worms. In addition, there is a big threat to auto-infection Enterobius. Then after 2-3 weeks of therapy, it is necessary to repeat.
Among the folk remedies for the fight against helminths highlight the pumpkin seeds and the grass tanaceto. Sunflower seeds it is recommended to wash only, to save money and eat a thin film that is located between the seed and the peel.
To get rid of worms 300 g of this product, it is necessary to grind, mix with honey and eat. To do this it is better in the morning of the day. Then, you need to 3-4 hours to refrain from the meal. After this time, it is necessary to do an enema. The treatment can be repeated after a couple of weeks.
One of the most popular tools of worms is feverfew. To prepare the vegetable broth 3 tablespoons grass should pour a glass of boiling water and leave for 1 hour, then filter. It is necessary to drink 3-4 times a day a tablespoon.
To cope with the toxins and destroy the worms, to help the products, which have a bitter taste. For these purposes, it is recommended that you apply the wormwood and cloves. Also, almost all the helminths do not tolerate the acid environment. Therefore, to cope with worms, you must include in your diet (sauerkraut, apple cider vinegar, fruit juice, natural fruit acids and vegetables.
If there is suspicion of the presence of worms in the body, it is necessary to include in the diet of a large number of carrots fresh. Very useful also drink natural carrot juice and extract of the buds of birch. For its preparation a teaspoon of the raw materials has to pour a glass of water, and heat on the steam bath for half an hour. After two hours the infusion is ready for use. It is recommended to take half a glass twice a day. The course of treatment – 1 week.
Prevention of worms
For not having to fight with the unpleasant consequences of infection of the helminths, it is recommended that you perform maintenance tasks. For this it is worth to abandon the consumption of raw water from springs or wells. You can drink only boiled or filtered water.
After the contact with the ground, the hands should be well washed with soap and water. Not less attention it is worth to wash the vegetables, herbs, fruits, and berries. It is very important to work in a very careful heat treatment of meat, fish and poultry. It is not recommended to use dried, salted or raw products with a content of the blood.
After a swim in the waters necessarily need to take a shower. Not worth the effort to solve pet lick your hands or face, because their language might be present in the eggs of helminths. After contact with the animals must be good to wash your hands. Also, it would be appropriate to perform pesticide cleaning of a pet.
Flow characteristics helminths during pregnancy
From an infestation of worms no one is immune, and, of course, pregnant women are no exception. In addition, during pregnancy the immune system is significantly weakened, but because the threat of development helminthiasis increases. This has not happened, it is worth to pay attention to the prevention of disease – it is good to wash your hands after using the toilet or contact with animals, handle with care, the vegetables, herbs and fruits before eating.
If the infection is still successful, you need to contact your doctor immediately. During pregnancy you can take away from all the drug from the worms. In this period it is only allowed the use of piperazine. When infected by Ascaris the dosage is 1.5-2 g, the course of treatment – 2 days for 2 admission for an hour before a meal. If a pregnant woman diagnosed ossiuri, therapy should continue 5 days, taking your medication is the same dose.
The worms are fairly common in adults, causing serious irregularities in the functioning of many organs and systems. To prevent the development of complications that are dangerous to health, it is worthwhile to practice the prevention of helminthiasis. If the parasites are still to be penetrated in the body, you should immediately contact your doctor, who will prescribe an effective drug.