Like it or not, parasites live inside a person.Some of them are safe, others cause serious health problems.Parasites in the human body are small invaders that are invisible to the eye but slowly disrupt digestion and other functions.How to find out if there are helminths in the intestines, what to do with them?
Intestinal parasites
They can appear in any living creature.These organisms invade the host's body, quickly multiply there and live off it.Settling in the human intestines, they disrupt the ability to normally process food, literally stealing beneficial nutrients, preventing vitamins and minerals from being absorbed.
The waste products of worms spoil the intestinal microflora, reduce immunity, and can cause bacterial infections and malfunctions of other body systems.Common multicellular parasites include tapeworms, roundworms and pinworms.Single-celled parasites are Cryptosporidium and Giardia (Giardia).
How parasites enter the body
Routes of penetration of helminths:
- contaminated water or food;
- poorly washed fruits or vegetables;
- undercooked foods, undercooked meat, fish, violation of sanitary rules during their preparation;
- after contact with animals and their waste products;
- If hygiene is not observed, you can become infected through sexual contact or through a dirty toilet seat;
- when swimming in polluted waters.
How to find out if there are parasites in the intestines
Most diseases caused by parasites go unnoticed.The consequences of infection are not immediately felt, and the symptoms of helminth invasion can be confused with the flu or food poisoning.You may not know about the existence of worms inside yourself for years.If parasites are not detected in time, they will cause irreparable harm.
Symptoms characteristic of intestinal helminth infection:
- cramps, stomach pain;
- nausea, upset stomach, vomiting;
- heat;
- dehydration;
- increased gas formation, diarrhea or constipation;
- weight loss (sharp decrease or gradual long-term);
- pain in muscles, joints, flu symptoms;
- swollen lymph nodes;
- skin redness, itching or irritation.
These symptoms are the human body's reaction to foreign substances inside.Parasitic worms feed on the same substances as humans, depriving the body of essential nutrients.If one or more symptoms persist for several days or weeks, it is important to seek medical help.If diagnosed early, oral medications can help control parasites.
If the infection is detected at a late stage, internal organ injuries may occur.Lack of timely treatment causes serious consequences, in some cases tumors develop.In children, advanced forms of helminthiasis are fraught with delayed physical and mental development.
Cleansing the digestive system
To get rid of parasites in the intestines, detoxification or detoxification is recommended.The procedure can be carried out only after consulting a doctor.Deworming is not recommended for diseases of the liver, gall bladder, or pancreas.
Herbal remedies - honey, garlic, onions, sunflower and pumpkin seeds - will help fight infection.Herbal decoctions have the ability to cleanse the body.They can only be used after consulting with a specialist.You should not self-medicate.
Common folk remedies for worms:
- Sage.The grass reduces the production of tapeworm and pinworm eggs.
- Thyme.Contains eugenol and thymol - substances that repel helminths.
- Sagebrush.The bitterness of the herb can cope with parasites, fungi, and viruses.
- Black Walnut Shell.It is rich in juglone, a natural antibiotic that is used in the prevention of worms.The compound fights parasites that attack the eyes, lungs and brain.
After cleansing the body of helminths, it is necessary to increase the level of enzymes.To do this, you can use natural supplements, bifidobacteria.You can restore the body after ridding it of parasites by following a diet and preventing the appearance of future helminths.
Prevention
Maintaining personal hygiene (washing hands after walking, working in the garden, after using the toilet, before eating) will help reduce the risk of infection.You need to be careful with raw fish or meat, buy them only in authorized places, carry out thorough processing, boil or fry for the recommended amount of time.Fruits, vegetables or berries must be washed and scalded with boiling water.