There are several signs that a person has parasites in the gut and there are different ways to treat them. A malfunction of the internal organ system or a change in the appearance of the stool is now considered an alarm signal to start testing for parasites. Many people do not even realize that they have helminths in their body. They are more common in children than in adults. This is due to the fact that babies can take toys and dirty hands in their mouths.
What are intestinal parasites
Stomach worms 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 various species. In this case, the parasites can be found in all departments (small, large and rectum).
Intestinal parasites are harmful organisms. Protozoa and helminths (worms) can parasitize on the walls of the intestine. To prevent worms, you need to know how to avoid infection. There are only four main sources of parasitic eggs entering the human body:
- insect bites;
- contacts (shakes are transferred by shaking hands);
- through the soil;
- the use of raw or unprocessed meat, fresh fish dishes.
What parasites live in the human intestine
For a long time, one may not suspect that there are parasites, and the symptoms may be similar to some diseases. Worms often appear in the digestive tract. Parasites live in the human intestine
- Ascaris. They parasitize the walls of the small intestine, cause digestive disorders and weaken the human immune system.
- Some and intestinal hookworm. These parasites in the stomach provoke hookworm.
- Ugrit. Causes strongyloidiasis. The hepatobiliary and digestive systems are affected.
- wide band. This parasite provokes diphyllobotriasis. The worm lives on the walls of the small intestine.
- Bull tapeworm. Helminths cause tapeworm disease.
- schistosomes. These parasites in the rectum are flukes. They can provoke colitis, which leads to appendicitis or sclerosis of the intestinal wall.
- Pork tapeworm. The worm provokes tenia. Disrupts digestion, causes neurological disorders. Its larvae can affect the intestines, organs of vision, brain, skin.
- Vlasoglav. Causes trichuriasis.
- Trichinella. These worms in the gut contribute to the development of trichinosis in humans. In severe cases of the disease, death is possible.
Protozoan microorganisms or major protozoa that can live on the walls of the human gut:
- lamblia. They cause digestive disorders.
- Histological (dysenteric) amoeba. This microorganism causes amoebiasis. The main symptom of the disease is diarrhea.
- Homny blastocyst. Harms the body only when the immune system is weakened, provoking diarrhea and vomiting.
Symptoms of intestinal parasites
If a person has intestinal parasites, this will definitely occur. At the same time, indirect signs of helminths are often confused with other symptoms of various diseases. You cannot treat yourself, but you should seek medical help. As a rule, the main symptoms of parasites in the intestine are:
- gases. Helminths, which are located on the walls of the small intestine, provoke an inflammatory process, accompanied by swelling and gas.
- constipation. The most popular sign of the presence of worms on the walls of the intestine.
- diarrhea. Provoke 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 decreased appetite.
- Alergic reaction. The worms in the intestines of the host secrete substances that provoke the release of a high dose of protective cells - eosinophils. All this can lead to allergies.
- Joint and muscle pain. Parasites are able to move around the body to find a comfortable habitat. They are able to settle on the muscles, thus causing sharp pain.
- fatigue. A person with helminths often experiences fatigue, apathy, lack of sleep, it is difficult for him to concentrate on work.
- Gritting teeth. This symptom occurs in children during sleep, called bruxism.
Diagnosis
At first it is difficult to identify helminths, because the symptoms of helminth infestation are similar to other diseases. Sometimes worms are found accidentally during operations to treat other diseases. As a rule, the diagnosis of parasites in the intestine includes the following informative methods:
- Serological blood test. Determines antigens and antibodies against helminths. This test is performed only in the late stages of infection.
- Histological analysis of stool. Microscopic ultra-precise examination for the presence of parasites.
- Scraping the perianal area. Helps detect pinworms.
- Chemoscan blood. The procedure effectively detects the presence of parasites and fungi.
How to get rid of parasites
A parasitologist must treat a person for worms. More than 10 drugs from modern pharmacology have anthelmintic action. You can't assign them yourself, becausethey have a certain activity against 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 prepare an effective treatment regimen.
Worms are able to appear quickly and multiply rapidly in the human body, so it is necessary to get rid of parasites in the intestines as soon as possible. To defeat and bring out helminths, you need to eat more vegetables and fruits. For a while it is worth giving up meat and fish. You can diversify your diet with spinach, green beans, apples and grapes. Experts advise to drink plenty of fluids. This way the cleaning from worms will happen much faster. Useful for humans and yogurt, which includes a high content of lactobacilli.
Drugs against intestinal parasites
The modern market is full of various synthetic drugs that provide effective cleansing of the intestines from parasites. Any medicine must be prescribed by a doctor. To choose the right treatment, you must pass a stool test. Depending on the type of worm, the patient may be prescribed anthelmintic drugs for intestinal parasites.
The effectiveness of parasite therapy with a properly designed course of treatment reaches an average of 95%. In this case, cases of re-infection are not excluded. After eliminating the worms from the intestines during the recovery period, the doctor may prescribe to patients drugs to regulate the microflora, which are aimed at strengthening the immune system. Enzymatic and bacterial agents, enterosorbents, herbal adaptogens and immunostimulants are often used for these purposes.
Folk remedies
The fight against worms takes place in stages. If the patient's intestines have got rid of the parasites, then often the general condition of the body can worsen while taking medication. You can remove helminths at home with improvised means or herbs. Healers of traditional medicine advise raising body temperature with foods that have a sharp (burning) taste:
- horseradish;
- mustard;
- cloves;
- Paprika;
- ginger;
- garlic;
- onions.
Also effective folk remedies for the treatment of intestinal parasites are:
- flaxseed powder;
- decoction based on pomegranate peel (2 tablespoons should be poured boiling water);
- Castor oil;
- enemas from a decoction of wormwood (3 grams of grass should be poured with boiling water and then filtered);
- decoction of onion peels;
- lemon and garlic tincture;
- peeled pumpkin seeds;
- carrot juice (preferably freshly squeezed);
- tansy decoction (to prepare the product, you will need dried flowers and boiling water);
- a handful of uncooked rice to be taken with breakfast.
Cleaning the intestines with soda from parasites
The use of sodium bicarbonate (soda) is considered effective in eliminating the problem associated with parasites in the body. Such a product helps remove larvae and adult helminths from the intestines, plus 80% of toxins and harmful products that enter the digestive tract. The alkaline environment is poorly perceived by worms, they become uncomfortable, so they leave their habitat. As a rule, cleaning the intestines with soda from parasites is carried out in several stages:
- first an aqueous enema is made to remove the stool;
- then 25 g of soda should be diluted with a liter of warm filtered or boiled water;
- the solution should be applied with an enema;
- it is necessary to keep the composition of soda inside the body for about 30 minutes before defecation;
- then you need to put another enema with water to remove the remnants of alkalis and reduce the negative effects of soda on the body;
- the procedure should be done 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 intestinal parasites
The occurrence of helminths in humans, as well as 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 living spaces. In order not to experience the discomfort caused by worms, you should follow the basic rules that will help you protect yourself from parasites:
- do not drink raw unboiled water;
- hands should always be treated with antiseptics or washed with soap;
- it is permissible to use only well-washed vegetables, fruits, herbs;
- you must not swim in a tank prohibited by the sanitary and epidemiological station;
- daily wet and dry cleaning of the premises must be performed;
- Wash hands thoroughly after contact with animals.
- toys and other objects should be cleaned well after walking on the street;
- do not eat raw fish or meat.