Parasites in the human body can cause serious harm to human health. But you can defeat them. The main thing in this matter is timely detection and correct treatment.
Parasites in the human body: health risks
In most cases, people are unaware that they have parasites in their bodies. In addition, the parasite chooses as a habitat not only the intestine, but also other internal organs - liver, gallbladder, etc. The helminthic invasion is asymptomatic up to a certain moment, without causing particular inconveniences. But, despite this, it should be understood that infection with worms or helminths can cause severe disorders of the nervous and digestive systems, skin and allergic diseases, as well as provoke a deterioration of metabolic processes and premature aging of the body. According to some scientists, the presence of helminths inhibits the treatment of many diseases.
Parasite eggs enter the human body through dirty hands, unwashed fruits and vegetables, contaminated fish and meat, dirty water, blood-sucking insects and through contact with the soil. In order to prevent the appearance of parasites in the body, special attention should be paid to precautionary measures when dealing with pets - dogs and cats.
Signs of a parasitic infection
In most cases, helminthiasis, that is, infection of the body with a parasite, is characterized by the appearance of problems in the activity of the digestive system, general weakness and nervousness. But similar signs can indicate other diseases. By the way, the nocturnal creaking of the teeth, which can also be attributed to the symptoms of worm infection, sometimes occurs due to an incorrectly formed bite, ENT diseases or nervous disorders. And a sharp decrease in weight in a patient infected with worms is observed already at an advanced stage. The danger of helminths lies in the fact that they have the ability to blend well. Still, you should know what symptoms appear that indicate an infection with this or that type of worm.
Signs of Ascaris:
- significant increase in temperature;
- dry or wet cough;
- rash on the skin;
- sleep disturbances and teeth grinding;
- the appearance of a sharp pain in the right side;
- decreased appetite;
- stool problems.
Signs of pinworms:
- itching sensations in the anus;
- loss of appetite;
- dry mouth;
- frequent need to go to the toilet, sometimes false;
- headache;
- sleep disturbances;
- the presence of cracks in the anus;
- nocturnal urinary incontinence.
At the slightest suspicion that parasites have appeared in the body, you should immediately seek help from a specialist who will conduct the necessary tests and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
Remedy for parasites: diagnosis and treatment with drugs
Any parasite is unable to exist independently and feed on the resources of its "host". Therefore, if the results of the tests performed indicate that a parasite has settled inside the body, you should not delay a visit to the hospital. 
The treatment process is not easy, so it is best to carry it out under the supervision of a specialist. A self-prepared remedy for parasites such as a tincture or enema will not give a positive result. A competent and qualified approach will prevent the transition of helminthiasis to the stage of chronic disease.
Before starting the drug treatment, the doctor suggests the patient to donate feces, urine, blood and sputum for laboratory tests. In addition, he will be prescribed procedures such as ultrasound, tomography, endoscopy and enzyme immunoassay. If worms are found in the body, the eosinophil content in the blood increases and worm eggs appear in the stool. After reviewing the test results, the doctor determines what type of parasites the body is infected with. To get rid of each of them, a separate treatment is prescribed. Usually, in such cases, the doctor prescribes complex therapy, including reception:
- anti-helminthic drugs against parasites, aimed at fighting a certain type of parasite;
- enzymes, hepatoprotectors, vitamins and drugs that increase the body's defenses;
- drugs that improve intestinal motility and the bile secretion process.
For maximum effectiveness, your doctor may recommend gradual treatment:
- The first stage involves adhering to a special diet and starting medication to cleanse the gastrointestinal tract and improve the functioning of the gallbladder.
- The next step is direct therapy, which consists of taking medications prescribed by the doctor.
- And the final stage is the removal of the destroyed worms from the body.
After all parasites in the body have been destroyed and removed, it may be necessary to restore weakened vital functions and strengthen the immune system. Activated carbon or enterosgel can be used to remove toxins. And to increase immunity weakened by the fight against diseases, immunomodulators are prescribed. Treatment of helminthiasis is cyclical, and a re-examination should only be done after one and a half to two months.
Used in alternative medicine recipes, a remedy against parasites such as onion and garlic can serve as a valuable aid in the fight against worms, but only as a means of increasing human immunity.
Measures to prevent the occurrence of helminthiasis
To prevent the possibility of helminthiasis infection, you need to follow some preventive measures:
- do not drink water from natural reservoirs and springs; invariably wash fruit and vegetables before eating;
- when buying raw meat, you should make sure it has a veterinary stamp;
- fish and meat must be subjected to prolonged heat treatment;
- wash your hands well before each meal and after contact with pets and soil;
- Keep your house tidy and respect the rules of personal hygiene.
Restrict or exclude swimming in bodies of standing water.
Organize the prevention of parasites in the body of pets.