Parasites in humans: symptoms and treatment

When helminths are detected in the human body, it is not worth ignoring the symptoms of their presence and not to delay treatment indefinitely. It all depends on the type of parasite that colonizes the body. That is why it is so important to get tested for worms and to choose more treatment.

Parasites in the human body: causes

causes of parasites in the human body

Parasites occur in the human body for various reasons.

They can enter the body in the following ways:

  • Alimentary (through the digestive system). The most common situation: eating contaminated water or food;
  • Contact and home (via household items). In practice, this means infection from other people or pets carrying helminths;
  • Transmission. Represents the entry of helminths through blood-sucking insects;
  • Percutaneous. This means that the parasite enters the body through the mucous membrane or skin;
  • In addition, parasites can enter the body with dust.

Fish is a valuable food product recommended to all people. However, in addition to the benefits, it can cause harm, which serves as a carrier of parasitic diseases. Therefore, you need to be aware of what types of parasites that live in fish can harm humans.

In fact, the most common parasites in fish are helminths. The risk group for worms includes fish such as grass, rudd and silver jaw, but it is important to understand that absolutely any fish can be infected with helminths. Boil the fish well to prevent infection. If this is not done, the likelihood of infection remains extremely high. The most dangerous thing is to eat fish raw.

The most popular worms in fish are:

  • Schistocefamos. They often live in the smell, in some places they are found in trout, salmon and pink salmon. The worm is carefully destroyed by heat treatment;
  • Chinese fluke. Amur chebachkasy, cross carp, carp and found in the spring. If it enters the human body, it can provoke opisthorchiasis and clonoriosis;
  • Wide ribbon. It often lives in viper, ruff, burbot and salmon organisms;
  • The helminths that cause nanophytosis in humans live in salmon, whitefish, squid and other fish species;
  • Tapeworms that act as pathogens of cellulose. Carp (shoots, silver shoots, roach, rudd) are susceptible to this disease. It is important to note that if you remove all the worms from the fish, its meat can be consumed - it will be completely safe;
  • Worms of the Trematode family. Excite the metagonism. They live in rudders and revenge.

We emphasize that any fish is completely safe for humans if cooked properly. After high-quality and thorough heat treatment, fish can be consumed completely safely by both adults and children. Another way to disinfect fish is to freeze it for a long time.

Although not superior to fish, a product that is equally popular is, of course, meat. It is popular not only among humans, but also among worms.

The following helminth species live in meat:

  • Nematodes. It can be in pork or chicken. Induce gnatostomy;
  • Beef ribbon. Contains uncooked beef. Excites teniarinoses;
  • The pig tied the ribbon. Can live in uncooked pork. Causes teniasis;
  • Toxocara nematodes. Caught in the liver of chickens. Stimulate toxocariasis;
  • Nematodes. They live on uncooked pork. Causes trichinosis.

Parasites in the human body: symptoms

symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body

There are 14 main symptoms of helminths in the human body:

  • Chronic fatigue.Contains a number of symptoms as follows: poor memory; indifference; stress; low concentration; flu-like symptoms. These problems occur both with malnutrition and with an ideal diet due to the difficult assimilation of vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates, as well as proteins and fats. For this reason, the body's persistent intoxication with parasites is greatly intensified;
  • Pain syndrome in muscles and joints.Worms have the ability to migrate. Their transplantation is often accompanied by pain, which is perceived as a painful consequence of arthritis. In addition, abnormal inflammatory processes in the joints may be the result of a protective reaction against the presence of helminths in the body and tissue damage by worms;
  • Weight problems.Worms can cause both weight gain and weight loss. Deviations in both directions will be significant. Low weight causes anorexia, abdominal pain and indigestion. Obesity occurs as a result of helminthic invasion. The feeling of hunger leads to malnutrition in an acceptable amount of "empty calories", as well as toxic effects on metabolism;
  • Nervous stomach syndrome.Parasites living in the body can cause an inflammatory process in the intestinal membranes, thereby causing a large number of adverse effects and worsening of food absorption. Instead of being absorbed in the small intestine, fat enters the large intestine, causing problems such as cramps, diarrhea, and constipation. Excess fat can be found in stool analysis;
  • Diarrhea.A helminth chain forms a substance similar to prostaglandins. They are often the ones who provoke watery stools. It is important to understand that diarrhea is chosen not only as a reaction of the body, but also as a sign of the presence of worms;
  • Constipation.Certain helminths can interfere with the functioning of certain organs. For example, they can block the bile ducts (causing jaundice and liver problems) or the intestines (causing constipation);
  • Irritability, perpetual bad mood.Toxins and residues of the vital activity of worms have a negative effect on the central nervous system. The result: depression, anxiety and constant anxiety. Experience has shown that the elimination of parasites causes many changes in a person's character and makes him more calm;
  • Inflammatory processes of the respiratory tract.Various parasites "walk" throughout the human body, including the respiratory system. Symptoms of respiratory worms include runny nose, cough, sputum production, and fever. In practice, there was even a sinusitis induced by waking migratory helminths. One of the expressions of strongyloidosis and ascariasis is pneumonia;
  • Swelling and gas formation.It is stimulated by an inflammatory process in the small intestine. If the worms are not removed in time, swelling and gas formation can manifest themselves to varying degrees for months, perhaps years;
  • Sleep problems, teething in sleep.The origins of Bruxism remain a mystery today. One version is not only the body's reaction to intoxication, but also the excitation of the nervous system by parasites;
  • Allergic reactions.It happens that worms enter the intestinal wall, so large molecules of unprocessed food remain in the blood. The body reacts by increasing the production of blood cells (eosinophils), which causes allergies. The worms themselves are also allergens;
  • Oncological diseases.Helminths living in the body contribute to its systemic poisoning, malnutrition and problems with the immune system. They can also trigger a long inflammatory process. As a result of all this, an oncological tumor is formed;
  • Serious skin problems.Helminths can cause the appearance of urticaria, rashes, eczema, sores, acne, papillomas and other skin diseases;
  • Failure of the protection system.Worms severely weaken the immune system, reduce the production of protective immunoglobulins and cause allergies. As a result of its activity, conditions are created for various infections and the intestine becomes a home for dysbiosis. Chronic colds and allergies are the possible consequences of a helminth entering the human body.

Not all of these are symptoms - there are many others, but they are very different and occur depending on the type of individual, the duration of the infection, and the stage of organ damage. Symptoms can be extremely severe (eg, migraine, heart attack, asthma, and urinary tract inflammation).

Parasites in the human body: diagnosis

methods of diagnosing the presence of parasites in the human body

The human body can accommodate several flat worms at the same time. Therefore, therapy should begin with the diagnosis of the disease. Modern medicine uses a number of methods to diagnose the presence of various helminths in organisms.

Stools are often analyzed. However, there are other methods, for example:

  • Immunological - determination of antigen and antibody levels against parasites by blood test;
  • Histological coprogram - a detailed examination of the body of helminths, their larvae and eggs under a high-precision microscope. Allows you to find the most effective drug complex for therapy;
  • Hemoxanization. Blood test by increasing a drop 2000 times. The method allows to detect the presence of fungi, bacteria and other parasites;
  • Electroacupuncture. The method is performed using a special device. It is little known and completely popular because it can cause significant damage to the body. However, it allows you to determine the presence of worms in the body and choose the most effective method of therapy.

Parasites in the human body: drug treatment

Parasites can be eliminated using two groups of drugs:

  • synthetic chemotherapy drugs;
  • preparations derived from plant materials.

The most suitable drug for the removal of parasites from the body will be recommended by a specialist based on the results of the examination.

Parasites in the human body: treatment with folk remedies

In addition to drug treatment, you can try alternative methods. The main advantage of such treatment is the complete absence of damage.

Consider the most popular folk methods to combat worms:

herbal tea to remove parasites from the body
  • Healing tea.Used to cleanse the intestines, liver and other organs. To prepare, you need to mix oak bark, wormwood and tansy in equal parts. Then take 5 grams of the mixture and pour 500 ml of boiling water over it, then infuse for 12 hours. Then the drink will be ready. 100 ml (50 ml for children) should be consumed in the morning. The course of treatment is 21 days. Tea will help not only to eliminate helminths, but also to improve the condition of the organs;
  • Pumpkin seeds.Take 300 grams of peeled seeds with a transparent film that separates the core and peel. It is important to eat the seeds along with this layer. You should eat them on an empty stomach in a dose of 10-20 grams. You must repeat the reception every day. The course of therapy lasts one week;
  • Healing mixture.It turns out that tests for the presence of helminths are negative, but the person experiences weakness, dark circles under the eyes and suffers from skin problems. These are sure signs of the presence of worms in the liver, lymph or blood. In this case, the therapy has a slightly different appearance. Mix 10 ml of aloe oil and juice each and add half a lemon to them. For the first 3 months, add olive oil, then switch to corn oil. In the third stage of treatment, you should switch to grape seed extract. The course of treatment is very long - 9 months. The mixture should be drunk in the morning. Therapy, although long-term, is very effective and affordable;
  • Pomegranate peel.However, it should be taken with extreme caution, as an overdose is fraught with poisoning. The bark is considered a decoction. It is prepared as follows. Pour 10 grams of dried bark with 250 ml of boiled water and boil for 10 minutes. The product should be taken three times a day, each 3 ml before meals. Oak bark is effective not only in eliminating parasites, but also in cleansing the liver;
  • Chanterelles.These fungi are also very effective against worms. They are used in the form of infusions. To prepare, you need to pour 100 grams of freshly chopped mushrooms in 250 ml of alcohol and then insist in the refrigerator for 21 days. We recommend that you shake the mixture from time to time. Once the product is ready, apply 5 ml before bedtime every day. The course of treatment is one month. We make sure that you do not need to filter after preparing the product. The tool will help not only to eliminate worms, but also to increase your immunity.