The human body is a habitat for many micro and macroorganisms.Unicellular and quite large individuals parasitize on the human body, extracting nutrition inside the body and taking away beneficial substances from it.They poison people with toxins produced as a result of their life, cause a violation of natural functions, cause diseases.Consider the main types of parasites that live in the human body, methods of penetration, diagnosis and treatment.
What varieties of parasites can exist in the human body
According to WHO, up to a quarter of the planet’s population are infected with parasites.These include all foreign organisms that may be present in the human body, excluding bacteria and viruses.The number of parasitic organisms reaches 300, their effect on health and consequences from presence in the body differ significantly.Many types of parasites living in a person are capable of symbiosis with each other.Therefore, having discovered one pathogen in the body, it is necessary to conduct studies to identify another.
At the habitat of all parasites, they classify two large groups:
- internal (endoparasites) - populate cells, cavities, tissues. External (ectoparasites) that harm without penetrating inside, for example, blood -sucking (bugs).Especially dangerous species can be obtained in the southern countries.Many are carriers of dangerous infections - Siberian ulcer, encephalitis.
- The effect of parasites on the body depends on the habitat and much more.Some provoke dangerous diseases and can lead to quick death, others gradually worsen the quality of life, poisoning the body, taking strength and health.
The main types of internal parasites:
helminths.The most common type of lesion.According to some reports, every second was someday infected.The main species are flat worms, round helminths.
- Гельминты. Наиболее частый вид поражения. По некоторым данным, каждый второй когда-нибудь был заражен. Основные виды – плоские черви, круглые гельминты.
- Proper.Are pathogens of dangerous diseases.Lambia, amoebas, toxoplasmes, trichomonas, plasmodia are malarial.
Helminants have several types, cause many dangerous diseases.The most common flat worms (saucers) include:
- Bull Taper.Grows up to 18 meters.Causes obstruction of the intestines, a breakdown, anemia.
- Wide tape.In most cases, infection of the body occurs when using uninvited fish.
- Echinococcus.
- Pork tinge.
Round helminths:
- Askarids (ascaridosis);
- Vlasho -heads (trichocephalosis);
- Trichinella (trichinellosis);
- Supers (enterobiosis).
Longers, eggs and adult parasites.They enter the body, when weaken protective forces, begin to grow and breed, causing health damage.
The characteristic signs of helminthic invasion
helminthic invasions are considered a whole group of diseases, the cause of which are parasites of different types.Penetrating into the body intentionally or randomly, numerous helminths destroy the organs in which they live and migrate.As a result, diseases called parasitic.
Worms have hooks, suction cups, with them they are strengthened in the selected place.These clues cause wounds and bleeding on the mucous membranes.Larvae move through the tissues of the body, move to other organs, populate comfortable places.They can reach any organ and choose it for life.So there is a transition of helminths from the intestines, into which most pathogens initially falls, through blood vessels into the liver, lungs, brain, heart.
Consider what the action of parasites on the body, what symptoms causes foreign presence in a person.
Allergic reactions
In the process of life, helminths distinguish substances that poison the body and lead to a variety of allergic reactions.Especially a lot of toxins are released during molting of parasites.Alien substances are interpreted by the immune system, as dangerous for the body, and provoke the production of immunoglobulin E, which is a sign of allergies.
The rashes are different, difficult to treat.It is impossible to get rid of them without the destruction of helminths in the body.An allergy can be of dry cough, violations of respiratory functions.
Skin problems, acne
Removing nutrients from the body, parasites provoke a lack of vitamins, trace elements.This leads to dermatitis, insufficient moisture of the skin.The work of the sebaceous glands in the body is also impaired, as a result of which acne, boils appear.Often the deterioration of the skin condition is signs of helminths.
Syndrome of gastric and intestinal discomfort
Many helminths in a constant habitat in the body choose different parts of the digestive tract.Moreover, they violate its natural functions.Among the dangerous signs of worms:
- Bloating and gas formation;
- constant severity and pain in different areas of the gastrointestinal tract;
- periodic colic;
- fatty interspersed in feces.
Irritable intestine syndrome - a frequent satellite of the presence of helminths. Starry of bile
Cross of the rush of bile in large parasites inhibits its outcome and can cause mechanical jaundice.These cases most often require surgical treatment.
Перекрытие протоков желчи крупными паразитами тормозит ее исход и может стать причиной механической желтухи. Эти случаи чаще всего требуют хирургического лечения.
Constipation and diarrhea
stool disorders are a symptom of helminthic invasion.Strong diarrhea alternates with constipation, which are in no way connected with the use of poor -quality food or malnutrition.When the intestinal areas are overlapped with parasite clusters, mechanical constipation occurs.
Dysbiosis
Parasite vital activity can cause a violation of the natural flora of the intestine.However, often signs of dysbiosis turn out to be imaginary, it is impossible to cure the condition of traditional probiotics.
Reducing immunity
Removing the lion's share of nutrients from the carrier, helminths disrupt the protective functions of the immune system.They weaken the body, as a result of this, a person easily becomes the prey of infectious diseases-respiratory, intestinal, weaken the bone-muscular system, the functioning of the heart and other organs is disrupted.
The appearance of pain in muscles and joints
When settling in muscle tissues, the parasites can cause aches and pain in the joints and surrounding tissues.Often there are swelling and signs of arthritis.In response to the presence of helminths in the body, autoimmune antibodies are produced that provoke the destruction of healthy tissues.
Body weight fluctuations
The presence of parasites can cause weight loss due to lack of nutrition for the normal functioning of the body.Often, a person has an increase in body weight, as many feel constant hunger and seek to make up for lost nutrients.Constant weight fluctuations - a satellite of infection with parasites.
Anemia
Due to the presence of helminths, anemia develops - a lack of hemoglobin in the blood.This leads not only to blood loss from damage to mucous membranes of helminths, but also a violation of the synthesis of substances involved in hematopoiesis.The ulceration of the mucous membranes does not allow the absorption of the beneficial substances that are necessary for the normal synthesis of red blood cells and other blood elements.
Avitaminosis
Signs of a lack of vitamins develop in the body for all infected.Violations of the gastrointestinal tract do not allow them to absorb them in full, moreover, most of them go to the nutrition of helminths.
Sleep disturbances and nervousness
Alien presence in the body violates all natural processes.Toxins poison, influence the psycho-emotional state.Due to intoxication, the work of the nervous system, brain is disturbed, a person becomes restless, constantly “on a platoon”, excitation is replaced by apathy.
Chronic fatigue
Constant fatigue syndrome is a consequence of the body intoxication.The carrier falls performance, interest in life, even in the daytime it is difficult to get together and do the necessary work.Cognitive abilities fall, this is especially difficult to affect the growing child's body.
Oncological diseases
General weakening of the body and damage to specific organs can cause the development of cancer.Loss of immunity, intoxication with hazardous substances produced by helminths, constant tension of the nervous system can cause tumors.
Modern diagnostic methods
It is often difficult to determine the presence and type of parasites, especially if the infection is uncharacteristic for this area with pathogens.Sometimes it takes more than one month.
The main methods used to diagnose helminthiasis:
- study of discharge and liquids - feces, urine, sputum.The study of scraping from the perianal region, as well as the analysis of feces by PCR, is informative.In addition, the contents of the vomiting, gastric juice, bile are studied, if ordinary studies did not help to identify the parasite.
- Blood test is general, biochemistry, ELISA.
- Analysis of biopsy from organs damaged by parasites.
- Additional examinations that reveal the state of organs - ultrasound, radiography, CT. When children appear, especially in children, it is necessary to check the body for the presenceParasites, in order to prevent the propagation and total defeat of organs.
Information: PCR helps to find DNA of parasites in the samples taken.The method is productive, but expensive and long -term.
A therapist, a pediatrician, a general practitioner can prescribe diagnostics.In the presence of a little -known helminth, it is better to be treated by a parasitologist.
Methods of combating helminthiasis
Treatment of helminthiasis includes several important directions - cleansing the body from parasites, restoring the state of organs after damage.For a complete cure, it is necessary to remove not only adult helminths, but also larvae, eggs.
Treatment with medical drugs
Antiparasitic therapy is carried out to destroy helminths.Based on the results of the tests, drugs are selected most suitable for eliminating a specific parasite from the body.
Dose and course are selected based on the minimum effective amount, so as not to harm the body.It is enough to take many drugs once to completely lime parasites.
In addition to specific treatment, other drugs are used that fight the consequences of infection with helminths:
- antihistamines - to relieve allergic manifestations caused by parasites;
- sorbents - to remove the consequences of intoxication;
- gluccorticosteroids - with severe infection and severe allergies.
- Symptomatic therapy helpsFighting the consequences of the effects on the body of parasites according to indications - stabilize the pressure, restore organs, calm the nervous system.
To facilitate the digestive tract, the use of light foods, without a lot of fats, fruits, sour -milk products, is recommended.Hygiene must be especially carefully observed.
Purification of folk remedies
Fighting parasites is possible using folk remedies.Among the methods used - herbs, plant seeds, natural products.
You can get rid of helminths with garlic - a tested product that is used in different ways.
Recipe 1. Enembles.To prepare a solution from parasites for 200 milliliters of milk, 3-4 cloves are taken.They are boiled for 3-4 minutes.The solution is filtered and used for enema.
Recipe 2. Helminths tincture of garlic on cognac are well expelled.Proportions - 100 grams of peeled cloves for 250 milliliters of cognac.Well -crushed garlic insists for 3 weeks in the dark.Breeding.Drink on a tablespoon on an empty stomach, better in the morning.The course is 2 months.
Wormwood helps to cope with parasites - a traditional remedy for helminths.
Recipe 1. A tablespoon of dry grass in 200 milliliters of water is heated (1/2 hours) in a water bath.Filter, drink in a few hours.
Recipe 2. Tincture.2 tablespoons of wormwood are poured into ½ liter of alcohol.Withstand 2 weeks, stuck.Take from helminths on a tablespoon twice a day for a month.
Methods of prevention - how to protect yourself from infection
To protect yourself from infection with parasites, you need to follow the rules:
- It is good to wash everything that is eaten - vegetables, fruits, meat. Oblocate the recommended products of cooking - abandon the popular fish and meat with blood.The health of pets, regularly making the necessary vaccinations from parasites.Do not contact unknown animals.
- Make your hands with soap more often, observing all the rules.
- Not ready products purchased in dubious retail outlets.
- Follow personal hygiene.
- When visiting picnics, traveling into the forest to use repellents to scare off insects, carriers of parasites.To process garden plots from mosquitoes, midges.
- Do not drink water from dubious sources, including tap, after the excretion of helminths, if the infection has nevertheless occurred, immunity should be strengthened, since it is weakened.
- Parasites are permanent neighbors and satellites of a person.Often it is not possible to prevent infection.With the first symptoms of the body's disadvantage, you need to consult a specialist for help.Early detection of infection with parasites will help prevent serious damage to the organs.
- When prescribing antiparasitic agents, you need to undergo a full course of treatment.We should not forget that folk remedies against parasites are also toxic and dangerous not only for helminths.
Паразиты – постоянные соседи и спутники человека. Часто предотвратить заражение не удается. При первых симптомах неблагополучия организма, нужно обратиться к специалисту за помощью. Раннее выявление заражения паразитами поможет предотвратить серьезное поражение органов.
При назначении противопаразитарных средств нужно пройти полный курс лечения. Не следует забывать, что народные средства против паразитов тоже токсичны и опасны не только для гельминтов.