According to some statistics, 95% of the world's population carries parasites. Most modern doctors deny such data. Nevertheless, worms continue to be an actual problem of our time. Why is this trend happening? What is cohabitation with worms? How to drive them away once and for all? has the correct medical name "helminths". Infection with worms is called helminthiasis. There are several types of worms that can live in the human body. These are tapeworms, flatworms and roundworms (cestodes, nematodes, trematodes).
Often, worms settle in the intestinal tract, in the soft tissues of the internal organs, as well as in the muscles. The most dangerous is helminthiasis of the heart, since it greatly disrupts the work of this organ, which leads to a number of serious consequences, up to death. No less dangerous are parasites that have settled in the brain. They entail a weakening of memory, deterioration of the sensors, cause fainting.
This infection is often confused with a cancerous tumor in the brain, with appropriate treatment. But it is not able to eliminate the multiplying parasite, therefore, if the worms are not detected in time, the infection can be fatal. Any type of parasite can provide the same result if treatment is started too late. In fact, the body will be eaten from the inside. How to identify helminthiasis?
Symptoms of infection with worms: how not to confuse the diagnosis
Symptoms of helminthiasis disease appear very quickly and quite clearly. Bruises form under the eyes, and on the skin — rash. The patient becomes distracted and irritable, suffers from headaches, nausea and vomiting. Worm eggs, larvae, body fragments or whole worms can be seen in the feces, on the anus, and also on the perianal folds. For this reason, the patient is tormented by constant itching in the anal area. In women, redness also forms on the external genital organ. All this is a side effect of intoxication of the body.
Intoxication is the result of the vital activity of worms in the human body.
If such syndromes appear, you should immediately consult a doctor. The diagnosis is made through a blood test, feces and scraping from the anus. Actually, thanks to these small parasites, it is very difficult for a qualified specialist to confuse an obvious diagnosis.
Treatment for worms: preparations and recipes of traditional medicine
It is extremely rare for a worm and its "nest" must be removed by surgery. Often, this problem can be easily and quickly solved by taking medication. The drug must be prescribed by a doctor.
Most often, doctors recommend the following chemo-, phyto— and homeopathic medicines:
• Giardiasis (flagellated protozoa) — furazolidone, metronidazole, tinidazole, paromomycin, ornidazole;
• Diphyllobothriasis (wide tapeworm) — praziquantel;
• Opisthorchiasis (Siberian or cat fluke) — biltricide, praziquantel;
• Trichinosis (Trichinella) – vermox.
• Ascariasis (roundworm) — medamin, decaris, combantrin;
• Trichuriasis (whiplash) – mebendazole, medamin, vermox, zentel;
In addition to drugs, ozone therapy is also prescribed. Adherents of alternative methods can consider the recipes that traditional medicine offers. True, it is worth noting that such a path will be much longer.
So, folk healers recommend drinking a decoction of tansy, pumpkin seeds, carrot or beet juice before going to bed.
Important! If one of the family members is infected with worms, it is necessary to carry out prophylaxis for all his cohabitants.
Worms prevention: how to avoid insidious worms
If one of the family members has become a place of residence of worms, it is necessary to carry out thorough prevention in order not to become an object for migrants. What does the prevention of worms include?
Required:
1. Wear underwear with tight elastic bands and cover the patient's anus with a cotton swab;
2. Regularly iron all clothes and especially underwear;
3. It is important to wash your hands before eating;
4. Wash the anus thoroughly after emptying the stomach.
How and where they get infected with helminths: safety rules
The worms travel freely from organism to organism in search of a better life. But for this they need a favorable environment. Such is the lack of hygiene rules. What rules must be followed in order not to become the abode of worms?
Required:
1. Thoroughly wash hands with soap upon arrival from the street, before eating and after visiting the toilet;
2. Clean and trim nails so that dirt does not accumulate under them;
3. Change underwear daily;
4. Wash and shower twice a day with soap and water;
5. Do not eat raw meat and fish, they must be well thermally processed;
6. Rinse vegetables, fruits and herbs thoroughly in warm water;
7. Conduct regular house cleaning;
8. Monitor the health of pets, if any;
Forbidden! Wet a broom or mop in the toilet. So, neighbor worms can easily move to you.
Be attentive to your health and the cleanliness of your environment.
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