There are several signs that a person has parasites in their intestines and there are various ways to treat them. Failure of the internal organ system or a change in the appearance of the stool is already considered an alarm signal to start an examination for the presence of parasites. Many people don't even realize they have helminths in their bodies. They are more common in children than in adults. This is due to the fact that children can take toys and dirty hands into their mouths.
What are intestinal parasites
Worms in the stomach can exist on the walls of organs in humans and animals. They cause a disease - helminthiasis. The intestines are considered to be one of the favorite habitats of helminths of different species. In this case, parasites can be found in all departments (small, large and in the rectum).
Parasites in the intestines are harmful organisms. Protozoa and helminths (worms) can parasitize the intestinal walls. To prevent worms from appearing, you need to understand how to avoid infection. There are only four main sources of parasite eggs that enter the human body:
- insect bites;
- contacts (with a handshake, pinworms are transferred);
- through the soil;
- the use of raw or raw meat, fresh fish dishes.
What parasites live in the human intestine
Over a long period of time, a person may not suspect that they have parasites, and the signs may be similar to some diseases. Worms often appear in the digestive organs. Parasites live in the human intestine
- Nematode. They parasitize the walls of the small intestine, cause a digestive system disorder and weaken the human immune system.
- Necator and intestinal hookworm. These parasites in the stomach cause hookworms.
- Ugly. It causes strongyloidosis. The hepatobiliary and digestive systems are affected.
- wide ribbon. This parasite causes diphyllobothriasis. The worm lives on the walls of the small intestine.
- Bull tapeworm. Helminth causes teniarinhoz.
- Schistosomes. These parasites in the rectum are flukes. They can cause colitis, which leads to appendicitis or sclerosis of the intestinal walls.
- Pork tapeworm. The worm causes teniasis. It violates the work of digestion, causes neurological disorders. Its larvae can affect the intestines, organs of vision, the brain, the skin.
- Vlasoglav. It causes trichuriasis.
- Trichinella. These worms in the intestine contribute to the development of trichinosis in humans. In severe cases of the disease, death is possible.
The protozoan microorganisms, or major protozoa, which can live on the walls of the human intestine:
- lamblia. They cause digestive disorders.
- Histological amoeba (dysentery).. This microorganism causes amoebiasis. The main symptom of the disease is diarrhea.
- Homni blastocyst. It harms the body only with a weakened immune system, causing diarrhea and vomiting.
Symptoms of intestinal parasites
If a person has intestinal parasites, this will certainly manifest itself. At the same time, indirect signs of the presence of helminths are often confused with other symptoms of various diseases. You cannot self-medicate, but you must seek the help of a doctor. As a rule, the main symptoms of parasites in the intestine are:
- gas. Helminths, which are located on the walls of the small intestine, provoke an inflammatory process, accompanied by bloating and gas.
- Constipation. The most popular sign of the presence of worms on the walls of the intestine.
- Diarrhea. They cause parasites that produce hormones that lead to frequent liquid bowel movements.
- Weight change. A person in the presence of worms may experience a constant feeling of hunger or a decrease in appetite.
- Allergic reaction. The worms in the intestine of the host secrete substances that cause the release of a high dose of protective cells: eosinophils. All of these can lead to allergies.
- Joint and muscle pains. Parasites are able to move around the body to find a comfortable habitat. They are able to settle on the muscles, thereby causing acute pain.
- Fatigue. A person with helminths often experiences fatigue, apathy, lack of sleep, it is difficult for him to concentrate on work.
- Grinding your teeth. This symptom occurs in children during sleep, it is called bruxism.
Diagnostics
At first it is difficult to identify helminths, because the symptoms of helminthic invasion are similar to other diseases. Sometimes worms are found accidentally already during operations in the treatment of other diseases. As a rule, the diagnosis of parasites in the intestine includes the following informative methods:
- Serological blood test. Determines antigens and antibodies to helminths. This study is carried out only at an advanced stage of the infection.
- Histological analysis of feces. Ultra-precise microscopic examination for the presence of parasites.
- Scraping of the perianal area. Helps detect pinworms.
- Emoscanning of the blood. The procedure effectively detects the presence of parasites and fungi.
How to get rid of parasites
A parasitologist should treat a person for worms. More than 10 drugs of modern pharmacology have anthelmintic activity. You can't assign them yourself, because. they have some activity for different types of helminths. To clarify the diagnosis it will be necessary to undergo a series of laboratory tests. Based on the results obtained, the doctor will work out an effective treatment regimen.
Worms are able to quickly appear and multiply quickly in the human body, so it is necessary to get rid of parasites in the intestine as soon as possible. To defeat and bring out helminths, you need to eat more fruits and vegetables. For a while it is worth giving up meat and fish. You can diversify your diet with spinach, green beans, apples and grapes. Experts recommend drinking plenty of fluids. So cleaning from worms will happen much faster. Useful for humans and for yogurt, which contains a high content of lactobacilli.
Medicines for parasites in the intestine
The modern market is full of various synthetic drugs that provide effective cleansing of the intestines from parasites. Any remedy must be prescribed by a doctor. To choose the right treatment, it is necessary to pass a stool examination. Depending on the type of worm, the patient may be prescribed anthelmintic drugs for parasites in the intestine.
The effectiveness of parasite therapy with a properly designed course of treatment reaches an average of 95%. In this case, cases of reinfection are not excluded. After clearing the worms from the intestines during the recovery period, the doctor may prescribe drugs to patients to regulate the microflora, which are aimed at strengthening the immune system. For these purposes, enzymatic and bacterial agents, enterosorbents, herbal adaptogens and immunostimulants are often used.
Folk remedies
The fight against worms occurs in stages. If the patient's intestines got rid of parasites, then often the general condition of the body can worsen when taking medications. You can remove helminths at home with improvised means or herbs. Traditional medicine healers recommend raising body temperature with foods that have a spicy (burning) taste:
- Horseradish;
- mustard;
- carnation;
- Red pepper;
- Ginger;
- garlic;
- onion.
Effective folk remedies for parasites in the intestine are also:
- flaxseed powder;
- a decoction based on pomegranate peels (2 tablespoons must be poured with boiling water);
- Castor oil;
- enemas from a decoction of wormwood (3 grams of grass should be poured with boiling water, and then filtered);
- a decoction of onion peel;
- lemon and garlic tincture;
- peeled pumpkin seeds;
- carrot juice (preferably freshly squeezed);
- a decoction of tansy (to prepare the product you will need dried flowers and boiling water);
- a handful of uncooked rice for breakfast.
Intestine cleansing with soda from parasites
The use of baking soda (soda) is considered to be effective in eliminating the problem associated with parasites in the body. Such a product helps to remove helminth larvae and adults from the intestines, as well as 80% of toxins and harmful products that enter the digestive tract. The alkaline environment is poorly perceived by worms, they become uncomfortable, then they leave their habitat. As a rule, cleaning the intestines with soda from parasites occurs in several stages:
- first, a water enema is performed to remove feces;
- then 25 g of soda must be diluted with a liter of filtered or boiled warm water;
- the solution should be administered with an enema;
- it is necessary to withstand the soda composition inside the body for about 30 minutes before defecation;
- then it is necessary to put another enema with water to get rid of the remnants of alkali and reduce the negative impact of soda on the body;
- the procedure should be carried out every day, until the helminths are completely eliminated;
- soda treatment is considered complete if there are no worms in the stool for two days.
Prevention of parasites in the intestine
The appearance of helminths in humans, like many other diseases, is easier to prevent than to cure. Prevention of parasites in the intestine, as a rule, consists in maintaining personal hygiene and cleanliness of housing. In order not to experience the discomfort caused by worms, you need to follow the elementary rules that will help protect yourself from parasites:
- do not drink raw unboiled water;
- hands should always be treated with antiseptics or washed with soap;
- it is allowed to use only well-washed vegetables, fruits, herbs;
- you should not swim in a basin prohibited by the sanitary and epidemic station;
- daily wet and dry cleaning of the premises should be carried out;
- Wash hands thoroughly after contact with animals.
- children's toys and other items should be cleaned well after walking on the street;
- do not eat raw fish or meat.