Parasites are the simplest organisms living by humans. For nutrition, they use cells, vitamins, substances, tissues - everything that is good for our health.
Furthermore, parasites are known to poison the body by releasing harmful substances. Let us examine in more detail the symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body, their habitat, how to get rid of them and preventive measures against their appearance.
Damage from parasites in the body
First of all, the working capacity of the organs is disrupted, that is, inflammation occurs that destroys the tissues. Often these alien creatures produce toxins for us, which over time contribute to the poisoning of the whole organism.
Microorganisms that live in the gut feed on nutrients that enter the stomach along with food. As a result, the first symptom of the presence of a parasite in the body arises: a person has a growth retardation, as well as a violation of mental and physical development.
Parasites have the ability to live for years, and larval eggs are very resistant to the surrounding microflora.For example, in the digestive system, to protect themselves, they release substances that inactivate enzymes that process food during metabolism.
Subsequently, the digestive processes are interrupted. Therefore, sometimes the symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body often resemble gastrointestinal diseases.
Common parasites
The most common human parasites are as follows:
- lice- the bite of these arthropods first irritates the skin and then turns into eczema or purulent lesions;
- peg worms- small round worms with a white color, causing a disease such as enterobiasis;
- roundwormsare parasitic worms whose vital activity occurs in the intestinal tract. The height of the sexually mature male individual reaches 24 cm, females up to 40 cm;
- worm worms- ranks 3rd in terms of disease frequency. Infection with this parasite causes a disease - trichocephalosis. The female of this parasite is large, reaching 5. 5 cm, the male is somewhat smaller - from 4 to 5 cm;
- Giardia- live in two formations: vegetative forms and spores. In the first case, their vital activity takes place in the upper part of the small intestine, in the second - in the large intestine;
- cat pus- affects the liver and provokes the appearance of opisthorchiasis;
- Trichinella- round worm. Cause helminthic invasion;
- toxocara- similar to the roundworm, only the diameter of the larva is 0. 02 mm;
- intestinal acne- a filamentous parasite up to 2 mm long;
- nectar- toothed worm larvae enter the body through the pores of the feet as they walk barefoot. Their pathway begins with the right atrium and ends with the pulmonary artery. By breaking down the walls of the capillaries, they enter the alveoli and from there through the respiratory tract to the pharynx.
Infection routes
You can be infected in different ways. Each of them is associated with the development cycle of a particular parasite. However, in medicine, there are 3 main sources of infection:
- Through food and water.However, contamination often occurs due to improper storage and preparation. But sometimes there is an initial infection, that is, when a parasite-infected product has undergone a poor heat treatment;
- Through the home-contact method.In this case, the infection is transmitted from another person or pet;
- Through blood-sucking insects.This route is also known as transmission;
- Through communication with pets,walking the streets.
There are larvae capable of entering the human body independently. One symptom of the presence of a parasite of this form is dermatobiasis disease. In this case, the larva enters the skin, bites itself and ends up inside the host body.
Signs of the presence of parasites
We suggest you consider 10 key features:
- Constipation.Blockage of the organs of the digestive system can occur because the large size of the worms interferes with the normal flow of peristalsis or secretions. An abundance of them closes the ducts (bile and intestines), thus complicating the process of bowel movement.
- Diarrhea.There are living parasitic organisms that produce substances similar to hormones that cause water-diluted motions.
- Bloating, gasis another factor in the presence of worms. If you do not pay attention to periodic swelling, then the symptoms of the presence of parasites will appear in the human body with varying intensity and for several months, and sometimes for years.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome.Parasites can not only irritate, but provoke inflammation. As a result, this leads to a decrease in the rate of assimilation of substances.
- Muscle and joint pain.To find the most comfortable environment, some microorganisms move in the body. Most often they choose muscle or joint fluid. Thus, a person experiences pain and often attributes the symptoms to the effects of arthritis. Also, the symptoms are considered as a result of damage to the muscle tissue worms.
- Allergy.Toxins often increase the dose of eosinophil production. This is the substance that ignites the tissues and provokes allergies.
- Skin problems.Often, worms cause redness, eczema, urticaria. Their presence also results in skin ulcers, dermatitis, swelling and papillomas. When the gastrointestinal tract is infected, the face becomes covered with early wrinkles, baldness appears, cracks are visible in the heel and nails become brittle.
- Anemia.As mentioned earlier, parasites absorb all nutrients and a large amount of them cause blood loss. As a result, the body lacks iron.
- Overweight.The symptom is associated with the loss of the body by tapeworms, meaning one thing: a protective reaction of the human body due to poisoning with products that contribute to the vital activity of parasites.
- Nervousness.Toxins produced by microorganisms irritate the central nervous system. As a result, a person develops depression, an increase in anxiety and nervousness.
Pay attention! Diarrhea and constipation are not only the consequences of malnutrition, but also the first symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body.
How to identify it visually
According to their place of vital activity, parasites are divided into 2 types:
- Endoparasites(worms, lamblia, echinococcus, etc. ) - those who live inside;
- Ectoparasites,living abroad (lice, fleas, ladybugs).
Ectoparasite infection can be easily identified visually. A rash appears on the body, accompanied by itching, redness and burning. Often small wounds (penetration sites) remain at the site of his bite.
Determining endoparasitic infection is more difficult because they live inside the body. These parasites have learned to adapt to their host's body during evolution. Studies have shown that it sometimes takes months, or even decades, from the time of infection until the onset of primary symptoms.
How to diagnose a disease
Diagnosis of invasion is possible by the following symptoms:
- pale skin;
- gastrointestinal problems;
- upper dermis lesion;
- cosmetic problems;
- weight jumps;
- occurrence of chronic fatigue syndrome;
- regular headaches;
- gnashing of teeth during sleep;
- swelling of the limbs;
- joint and muscle pain;
- central nervous system disorder;
- itching in the perineum and anus.
Is treatment always needed
When infected, the human body weakens, becomes allergic and is poisoned by toxins. Of course, the rapid development of these symptoms is not noticed, but lack of treatment often causes serious health problems.
Medicines from the pharmacy
Most effective drugs include the following:
- for ascariasis: adipate piparezin and pyrantel;
- for enterobiasis: mebendazole;
- from paragonimiaza, schistosomiasis, opisthorkiaza,
- for echinococcus: mebendazole;
- from bovine tape: praziquantel.
Folk remedies folk
In addition to garlic and white pumpkin seeds, as the three most useful products to resist parasitic infection, nature has created 3 plants that can cleanse the human body when the first symptoms of parasitic infection appear: cloves, nuts and wormwood.
Cleansing the body of enterobionts with nuts.Pour 0. 5 liters of vodka into the green rind with 15 nuts and place in a dark place for a month. Take within 5 days after dissolving a drop of tincture in 0, 1 l of water. After that, increase the dose to 2 -2. 5 tablespoons. and take 2 times a day for a whole year.
Cleaning with medicinal plant wormwood.Grind the dried seeds of the plant. The wait should start with a tip. By the 15th day of admission, the dose should reach 1. 5 hours. After that, take 0. 5 teaspoons a day. Finally, use the same dose only once a week.
Cleansing the body with clove seeds.Grind the seeds to a powdery state. You should start with 1. 5 tsp, gradually reducing the dose to one tablespoon. The admission course is 10 days.
Prevention of infection
Once the parasite enters our body, it passes through 3 environments:
- Alkaline (oral cavity);
- Sour (stomach);
- Alkaline (bile).
If all goes well with every obstacle, then you will not be afraid of a single parasite. Even if it is already in the body, it will be excreted naturally. But when at least one barrier is breached, it signals a breach of the entire system.
First,to prevent infection, it is necessary to regularly observe the hygiene of the hands and the whole body, to fix the oral cavity: cure diseased teeth, bleeding gums, stomatitis, removeget rid of an unpleasant odor.
Second, set up a drinking regimenand follow a proper diet.
Third, eliminate bile stasis.
And, of course, for the prevention of parasitic diseases, do not forget about the general rules of hygiene.