The distribution of worms in the crowd is very high. Many diseases occur under the background of parasites causing physical weakness. A theory about the relationship between oncology and worm infection is being developed. Therefore, we should not do nothing, but take preventive measures.
Path of infection
The spread of parasites depends on conditions. In hot and humid places, worms multiply faster. This indicator is affected by hygiene habits and standards.
There is a view that only children can be infected with worms. Adults may be infected with parasites unknowingly throughout their lives. Certain categories of people are at risk-hunters, fishermen, pet owners, gardeners.
There are many mature worm eggs in the soil (water), which emerge from the feces of animals and humans. Any contact with the soil may be infected with parasites. Pets, children playing with toys, adults wearing shoes, flies on legs and wings bring soil particles into the house. Foods in contact with the soil may also contain soil residues.
In an infected person, the eggs of the worm will be on the hands, household items, clothes, and furniture. It is not necessary to have direct contact with such a person to be infected (for example, shaking hands). The doorknob of his house is enough.
In the adult population, the method of infecting worms through food is common. Eating meat that has not been sufficiently heat-treated, fish become the cause of the disease. You may be infected by improperly salted, smoked or frozen river fish. Infected undercooked meat can be dangerous. In the open reservoir, there are a large number of worm eggs. If swallowed accidentally during swimming or diving, they will infiltrate the human body. It is not recommended to use this kind of water for cooking, otherwise it will take a long time to cook.
The eggs are spread when insect bites, and the parasites will live under the skin in the future. This method of infection is more typical in tropical humid climates. But there are also cases of blood-sucking insects spreading parasites in other places.
Manifestations of infection
From the moment of infection, signs of worms in the body may appear at different times. When the roundworm enters the body, symptoms will appear on the third day. The symptoms of infection with all other worms become apparent after about 3 weeks.
Since this invasion is parasitic, the worm will feed on the host's resources. The signs of their presence will be based on the loss of human nutrition. The course of pathology (helminthiasis) is acute and chronic. In the acute form, the duration does not exceed three weeks. Usually, it is related to parasitic infection. In the chronic form, it lasts for months, years, and decades. It is difficult to make a correct diagnosis because there is no connection between poor health and the presence of worms. The symptoms are vague and applicable to other diseases.
Worms live in different internal organs. Depending on where they gather, characteristic signs will appear. Joints and muscles may be painful-this is a symptom of parasites located in joint fluid and muscle fibers. Arthritis is often misdiagnosed. Signs of worms in the lungs are asthma, pneumonia, and persistent cough that is difficult to treat.
Every parasite releases toxic waste during its life. Their effect can lead to the deterioration of chronic conditions, that is, the occurrence of new inflammatory processes. In the nasopharynx, sinusitis, sinusitis can start, in the oral cavity-stomatitis, in the genitals, accessory diseases, thrush.
diagnosis
Modern diagnostic methods can determine the presence of parasites in the body to determine their type, age, and developmental stage. This makes it easier for doctors to formulate treatment plans and speed up people's recovery.
Stool analysis may not always confirm infection. In order to obtain accurate results, you must undergo multiple tests, but the stool may contain eggs of all known worms. Analysis of venous blood provides more information. Scraping from the anus allows you to identify a group of worms in the intestine, such as roundworms and pinworms.
A high-precision enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay shows whether there are adults, eggs and their species in the human body. If necessary, study the secretions of the duodenum.
The doctor may recommend repeating the test to obtain more accurate results. A single negative result does not guarantee the absence of parasites.
Get rid of the worm
The treatment of parasites on the body is carried out by experts-parasitologists. Modern medicine has a specific orientation towards different types of worms. The exact cause of the disease must be determined, so self-medication is trivial and dangerous. Drugs are toxic, and drugs that are effective against certain parasites must be accurately selected.
The main drugs are:
All anti-worm drugs have side effects. These are dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, abdominal pain, nausea and other signs of chemical poisoning. Intestinal adsorbents, such as activated charcoal, will help get rid of this negative phenomenon (take it at a rate of 1 tablet per 10 kg of body weight).
Sell drops of worms. It is a convenient dosage form that allows you to measure the dose more accurately. This is difficult for tablets because they are covered with a protective coating that must not be broken.
The doctor should choose what method of treatment is used, so that poisoning can be avoided. After all, it is not enough to eliminate parasites, you also need to remove their remnants from the human body. If they continue to stay in the human body, they will decay and release toxins into the blood. From then on, you can start to get hurt again.
The last step of treatment should be rehabilitation. The whole person has experienced destruction, the destructive effect of toxins. Where the parasites move, the traces of their suckers still exist. These bleeding wounds are easily infected, and secondary diseases begin. In order to prevent the development of such incidents, special drugs are required.
There is a special plan for treating parasitic diseases. Through self-treatment, the patient will not go through all these stages, so you need to seek the help of a doctor. Folk remedies will be a good supplement to the classic treatment methods and will be effective during the recovery period.
Precaution
Parasites cause great harm to the body. Precautions must be taken, especially for those at risk. In the spring and before the first frost, drug prevention should be carried out. For this reason, anthelmintics are taken in a single dose. It is best to choose drugs under the guidance of a doctor, especially for children.
The remaining precaution is to prevent parasites from entering the body. If the worm does not enter the host in time, it will die. By blocking all infiltration pathways and following the rules of cleanliness and hygiene, you can prevent the reproduction of internal parasites.