Parasites are the simplest living organisms in humans. For nutrition, they use cells, vitamins, substances, tissues - everything that is good for our health.
In addition, parasites are known to poison the body by releasing harmful substances. Let us examine in more detail the symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body, its habitat, how to get rid of them and preventive measures against their occurrence.
Damage from parasites in the body
First, the ability of the organs to work is impaired, that is, inflammation occurs that destroys the tissues. Often these creatures that are foreign to us produce toxins, which over time contribute to the poisoning of the whole organism.
The microorganisms that live in the gut feed on nutrients that enter the stomach along with food. As a result, the first symptom of the presence of a parasite in the body occurs: a person has a growth retardation, as well as a violation of mental and physical development.
The parasites have the ability to live for years and the eggs with larvae are very resistant to the surrounding microflora.For example, in the digestive system, for their own defense, they release substances that inactivate the enzymes that process food during metabolism.
Then the digestion processes are interrupted. Therefore, sometimes the symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body often resemble gastrointestinal diseases.
Common pests
The most common human parasites are:
- lice- the bite of these arthropods first irritates the skin and then turns into eczema or purulent lesions.
- pinworms- small round white worms, causing a disease such as enterobiasis.
- wormsare parasitic worms, whose vital activity occurs in the intestinal tract. The length of the sexually mature man reaches 24 cm, the female up to 40 cm.
- whipworm- ranks 3rd in terms of disease incidence. Infection with this parasite causes disease - hair follicles. The female of this parasite is large, reaching 5, 5 cm, the male is slightly smaller - from 4 to 5 cm.
- Giardia- you live in two formations: plant forms and spores. In the first case, their vital activity takes place in the upper part of the small intestine, in the second - in the large intestine.
- cat fluke- affects the liver and causes asthma.
- Trichinella- round worms. Causes helminthic invasion.
- toxocara- similar to the worm, only the diameter of the larva is 0. 02 mm.
- intestinal acne- a nematode parasite up to 2 mm long.
- nekator- toothed larvae enter the body through the pores of the feet walking barefoot. Their course begins with the right atrium and ends with the pulmonary artery. Breaking the capillary walls they touch the alveoli and from there through the airway to the pharynx.
Routes of Infection
You can be infected in different ways. Each of these is linked to the growth cycle of a particular parasite. However, in medicine, there are 3 main sources of infection:
- Through food and water.However, infection often occurs due to improper storage and preparation. But sometimes there is an initial infection, that is, when a product infected with parasites has undergone poor heat treatment.
- Through the contact-household method.In this case, the infection is transmitted by another person or pet.
- Through insects that suck blood.This route is also known as transmission.
- Through communication with pets,walking on the street.
There are larvae capable of entering the human body independently. One symptom of the presence of a parasite of this form is the disease of the skin. In this case, the larva gets on the skin, gnaws on its own and ends up in the host's body.
Signs of the presence of parasitesWe suggest you consider 10 key features:
- Constipation.Blockage of the organs of the digestive system can occur because the large size of the worms interferes with the normal course of disturbances or secretions. Their abundance closes the ducts (bile and intestines), thus complicating the process of intestinal movement.
- Diarrhea.There are parasitic living organisms that produce hormonal substances that cause watery bowel movements.
- Inflation, gasis another factor in the presence of worms. If you do not pay attention to the periodic bloating, then the symptom of the presence of parasites will appear in the human body with varying intensity and for several months, and sometimes years.
- Irritable bowel syndrome.Parasites can not only irritate, but cause inflammation. As a result, this leads to a reduction in the rate of assimilation of substances.
- Pain in muscle tissue and joints.In order to find the most comfortable environment, certain microorganisms move in the body. Most often they choose the muscles or the fluid of the joints. Thus, a person experiences pain and often attributes the symptom to the effects of arthritis. The symptom is also considered to be the result of injury to muscle tissue worms.
- Allergy.Toxins often increase the dose of eosinophil production. This substance inflames the tissues and causes allergies.
- Skin problems.Often, worms cause rashes, eczema, urticaria. Their presence also leads to skin ulcers, dermatitis, swelling and papillomas. When the gastrointestinal tract is infected, the face is covered with premature wrinkles, baldness appears, cracks are visible in the heels and the nails become brittle.
- Anemia.As mentioned earlier, parasites absorb all the nutrients and a large amount of them cause blood loss. As a result, the body is deprived of iron.
- Overweight.The symptom associated with the defeat of the body by strips, means one thing: a protective reaction of the human body due to poisoning with products that contribute to the vital activity of parasites.
- Nervousness.Toxins produced by microorganisms irritate the central nervous system. As a result, a person develops depression, increased stress and nervousness.
Pay attention! Diarrhea and constipation are not only the consequences of malnutrition, but also the first symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body.
How to identify by appearance
According to their place of vital activity, parasites are divided into 2 types:
- Endoparasites(worms, light bulbs, echinococcus, etc. ) - those that live inside
- Ectoparasites,living outside (lice, fleas, bedbugs).
Exoparasite infestation can be easily identified by its appearance. A rash appears on the body, accompanied by itching, redness and burning. Often small wounds (penetration points) remain at the site of the bite.
Determining endoparasite infestation is more difficult because they live inside the body. These parasites have learned to adapt to their host's body during evolution. Studies have shown that it sometimes takes months, or even decades, from the time of infection to the onset of primary symptoms.
How to diagnose a disease
The diagnosis of invasion can be made with the following symptoms:
- light skin?
- gastrointestinal problems?
- damage to the upper layer of the skin.
- cosmetic problems?
- weight jumps?
- occurrence of chronic fatigue syndrome
- regular headaches?
- grinding teeth during sleep
- swelling of the limbs?
- joint and muscle pain?
- central nervous system disorder?
- itching in the perineum and anus.
Treatment is always necessary
When infected, the human body weakens, becomes allergic and is poisoned by toxins. Of course, the rapid development of these symptoms is not observed, but the lack of treatment often causes serious health problems.
Drugs from the pharmacy
The most effective drugs include the following drugs:
- for ascariasis: piperazine adipate and pyrantel;
- for enterobiasis: mebendazole;
- from infertility, schistosomiasis, historiosis,
- for echinococcus: mebendazole;
- from bovine film: praziquantel.
Popular folk remedies
In addition to garlic and white pumpkin seeds, as the three most useful products for resistance to parasitic infestation, nature has created 3 plants that can cleanse the human body when the first symptoms of parasitic infestation appear: cloves, nuts and wormwood.
Cleansing the body of enterobions with nuts.Pour 0. 5 liters of vodka in the green crust of 15 nuts and put in a dark place for a month. Take within 5 days, after dissolving a drop of tincture in 0. 1 liters of water. After that, increase the dose to 2 -2, 5 tsp. and take 2 times a day for an entire year.
Cleaning with the medicinal plant worm.Grind dried plant seeds. The front desk should start with a pinch. By the 15th day of introduction, the dosage should reach 1. 5 hours. After that, take 0. 5 teaspoon a day. Finally, use the same dosage only once a week.
Cleansing the body with clove seeds.Grind the seeds into a powder. You should start with 1. 5 teaspoon, gradually reducing the dose to one spoon. The admission process is 10 days.
Prevention of infections
Once the parasite enters our body, it goes through 3 environments:
- Alkaline (oral cavity);
- Sour (stomach);
- Alkaline (bile).
If all goes well with every obstacle, then you will not be afraid of a parasite. Even if it is already in the body, it will be excreted naturally. But when at least one obstacle is violated, it indicates a violation of the whole system.
First,to prevent infection, it is necessary to regularly monitor the hygiene of hands and the whole body, to arrange the oral cavity: to treat diseased teeth, bleeding gums, toothache, from an unpleasant odor.
Second, establish an alcohol regimeand follow a proper diet.
Third, eliminate bile stasis.
And, of course, for the prevention of parasitic diseases, do not forget the general rules of hygiene.