Symptoms of parasites in the gut in humans and its treatment

One of the most common problems patients infectious diseases-parasitologist are worms in the intestine. Parasitic infection kill each year more than 16 million people across the world. Therefore, it is important to know the enemy's face and recognize the early warning signs of pathology. Ideally, in order to comply with the measures of prevention, in which intestinal parasites in humans is not running. What are the types of intestinal parasites in humans and what are the symptoms of worm infestation, which is described below material.

How is the infection?

Symptoms of parasites in the gut

It is important to understand that the infection of worms always happens only fecal-oral. That is, the infection mechanism looks like this:

  • Worms infected person or animal to defecate.
  • Feces contaminated with the eggs of worms, which is located in the external environment. It was here, with him you can contact Pets, garden greens, vegetables, fruits, and people.
  • Parasite eggs transferred to the mouth with food offered substandard hand wash.
  • Or eggs of worms can get into the human stomach the food (poorly washed vegetables, fruit, herbs, roasted meat or fish).

In addition, worms can enter the human body and in these ways:

  • Using insects (fleas, flies, cockroaches), which carry their paws parasite eggs;
  • Via swimming contaminated water;
  • When walking barefoot on contaminated soil.

Important: in any case, the first worms in the stomach and then reach the intestine. It was there that they grow and develop Mature people who are able to lay eggs.

Types of intestinal parasites in the body

The type of worm infestation is more than a hundred. However, the most common parasite in the human intestine is not more than 10 species. The following is a list of common worms in Central and Eastern Europe:

Tapeworm
  • Pinworms. The most common "guest" in children 3 to 14 years. Maximum length about 1 cm of the helminth parasites is Localized mainly in the small and large intestine. Their eggs are laid in the folds of the skin of the anus. When this egg Matures within 5 hours after the women declined it. As a result of scratching if the anal itching re-infection parasite infection, through the hands and through the mouth in the future.
  • Ascaris. The maximum size of the parasite can reach 40 cm the Shape of the worm — spindle. Helminth is localized mainly in the intestine. But it can through the blood to transform your body and stay in the lungs, liver, heart, and even brain. The worm feeds on the blood of man, which sooner or later leads to persistent anemia. It is noteworthy that the roundworm eggs can survive in soil up to 3-5 years.
  • Giardia. It's simple, choose what area of their habitat in the human intestines, liver or gall bladder. Carriers of such parasites in the gut are cats, dogs and rodents. Also carry the eggs of protozoa to insects. Giardiasis poor and delayed treatment can lead to serious poisoning of the human body and the CNS.
  • The tapeworm. The maximum size of the parasite can reach 10 meters. And the cycle of life the human body is up to 25 years. The main cause of infection is ingestion of fish and its derivatives, that have not passed sufficient heat treatment.
  • Toxocara. Dangerous because of parasites in the human body, have been left out of this. Can live in stomach, colorectal, bronchi and even the eyes. The maximum length reaches 30 cm Toxocara Toxocariasis can cause serious harm to the human body.
  • Beef and pork apni. These worms come in the human body meat of cows or pigs, is not passed sufficient heat treatment. The body length of the individuals can reach 2 to 7 meters. The life cycle of the parasite is up to 20 years. The main danger from tapeworms is that they eat through the resources of the human body. So long can go undetected.
  • The tapeworm and the alveoli. This worm enters the body through dirty hands and mouth. That is, first to be parasites in the human stomach, and later in the intestine.
  • It whipworm. This parasite provokes a disease called trihozefalez. These worms live in the human stomach and colon. In that case, premature detection and treatment leads to appendicitis and anemia.
  • Ancylostoma. This worm has a rounded shape and pink pigments. Its length can reach 14 mm. helminth eat people by sucking the blood of the day, about 0.35 ml of blood. Therefore, the main feature of this worm infestation is anemia and anemia.
Giardiasis

Symptoms of parasites in the gut

It is important to understand that the symptoms of parasites in the intestines may be common for any helminth infection, and the most obvious form separately for each species of parasite signs. So, common symptoms of parasitic infections as follows:

  • Soreness in the muscles and joints. This leads to the accumulation of toxins that secrete into the bloodstream the human helminth during their life. It is intoxication.
  • Disorders of the chair. And can be, such as diarrhea and constipation.
  • Inflammatory processes in the intestine. They occur because of violation of the integrity of the walls of the intestine helminths. As a result, all the nutrients are absorbed only little effect. The presence of intestinal parasites showing symptoms — high fat-management of coprogram (stool test).
  • A low hemoglobin level. However, his level is not corrected by iron preparations.
  • Allergic rashes. Are response of the immune system in response to the introduction of worm infestation.
  • Weight loss for no apparent reason. Due system lack of nutritious and beneficial to human body substances.
  • General fatigue and nervousness. The results are intoxication.
  • The formation of benign and malignant tumors. In particular, the gastrointestinal tract.

There are also a number of characteristic features of parasitic infections, inherently different parasites in the human body.

Pinworms (enterobiasis):

  • Intolerable nightly itching in the area of the anus;
  • Mucus in the feces;
  • Pain in the lower abdomen.

Ascariasis:

  • Night dry cough and shortness of breath;
  • Increased body temperature;
  • Excessive sweating;
  • Pain in the lungs and heart;
  • Nausea and vomiting;
  • Swelling;
  • Yellowing of the skin and the sclera of the eye.

Giardiasis:

  • Loss of appetite;
  • Eczema and hives;
  • Sharp intestinal pain;
  • Headaches;
  • Abnormal heart rhythm.

Tapeworm:

  • The constant nausea and dizziness;
  • Enlargement of the spleen and/or liver;
  • Acceleration of the heart rate;
  • Numbness of the legs and paralysis;
  • Disorders of memory and a sharp decline in concentration;
  • Dysfunction of the vestibular apparatus;
  • Pallor of the skin.

Toxocara:

  • Sleep disorders;
  • Periodic attacks of suffocation;
  • Swollen lymph nodes;
  • Increased body temperature;
  • Lacrimation and purulent inflammation of the eye;
  • Impaired vision;
  • Vomiting and nausea;
  • Cough the type of bronchitis.
Folk remedies

Beef and pork cep my (beef tapeworm infection and cysticercosis):

  • Discomfort anus;
  • Identification under the skin and Kale proglottid;
  • Fainting;
  • Anemia;
  • Decreased sensitivity and subsequent paralysis;
  • Blindness and increased sensitivity to light;
  • Irritability;
  • The appearance of hallucinations;
  • The formation of tumors.

Tapeworm and alveoli:

  • Red spots throughout the body;
  • Weight loss;
  • Dizziness;
  • Pain in the chest and right hypochondrium;
  • Diarrhea and vomiting.

Ancylostoma:

  • Weakness and headache;
  • Increased salivation;
  • Heart pain and shortness of breath;
  • Inflammatory processes in the organs of vision;
  • Disruption of the menstrual cycle;
  • Infertility;
  • Pain in the abdomen;
  • Belching with bad taste.

Important: if symptoms persist parasites in the human stomach or intestines should immediately contact infectiologist or parasitologist. The delay can cost lives.

If the medication against worms for some reason impossible, you can use in the treatment helminth infection folk remedies. In particular, such anti-parasites:

  • Rosemary and celandine — from Giardia;
  • Pumpkin seeds – a pinworms;
  • Pomegranate peel — off of Ascaris.

In addition, you can include in the diet of these animals products:

  • Garlic;
  • Spicy black pepper and red;
  • Cinnamon and ginger;
  • Cloves and cardamom.

Can be drunk against worms, such as herbal teas:

  • Tansy;
  • Wormwood;
  • Nard.

Like the cleansing of the body is also an enema with garlic or soda. You can once a year to cleanse the body of brandy and castor oil. Tonight, to drink 50-100 ml of brandy and 15 minutes later, 50 ml of warmed up to 40 degrees castor oil. Next morning should occur, diarrhea, together with you will come out and all the parasites.

Cinnamon and ginger

It is also noted that, along with folk remedies or medication, it is important to create an inhospitable environment for worms. And that you need to consider your diet. The menu should exclude all sweets and meat, fat and smoked. The diet should be simple cereals, vegetables, fruits and berries and sour-milk products, nuts, legumes, strawberry, currant, cream.

Prevention

In order to avoid a possible infection, worms, should follow basic preventive measures. These are:

  • Thorough hand washing before eating, after toilet, after touching animals or working in the garden/garden;
  • Timely and regular deworming of domestic animals;
  • Limit contact with outdoor animals and birds;
  • Thorough washing of vegetables, fruits and vegetables before use;
  • Boiling water or used to eat only purified water;
  • Regular cleaning and the fight against insects.

Remember that parasitic disease in the abdomen in adults and children is always easier to prevent than to benefit from worm infestation and a long-term deal with it. Keep your hands clean and stay healthy!