Like it or not, parasites live inside a person.Some of them are safe, others cause serious health problems.Parasites in the human body are small invaders that are invisible to the eye but slowly disrupt digestion and other functions.How to know if there are helminths in the intestine, what to do about them?
Intestinal parasites
They can appear in any living creature.These organisms invade the host's body, multiply rapidly and live off it.Settling in the human intestine, they disrupt the ability to normally process food, literally stealing beneficial nutrients, preventing the absorption of vitamins and minerals.
Worm waste harms intestinal microflora, reduces immunity and can cause bacterial infections and malfunctions in other body systems.Common multicellular parasites include tapeworms, roundworms, and pinworms.The single-celled parasites are Cryptosporidium and Giardia (Giardia).
How parasites enter the body
Helminth penetration routes:
- contaminated water or food;
- poorly washed fruits or vegetables;
- undercooked food, undercooked meat, fish, violation of health standards during their preparation;
- after contact with animals and their waste;
- If hygiene is not observed, you can become infected through sexual contact or a dirty toilet seat;
- when swimming in polluted waters.
How to find out if there are parasites in the intestine
Most diseases caused by parasites go unnoticed.The consequences of the infection are not felt immediately and the symptoms of helminthic invasion can be confused with flu or food poisoning.You may not have known about worms inside you for years.If the parasites are not detected in time, they will cause irreparable damage.
Characteristic symptoms of intestinal helminth infection:
- cramps, stomach pain;
- nausea, stomach pain, vomiting;
- warm up;
- dehydration;
- increased gas formation, diarrhea or constipation;
- weight loss (sharp or gradual long-term decrease);
- pain in muscles, joints, flu symptoms;
- swollen lymph nodes;
- redness, itching or irritation of the skin.
These symptoms are the human body's reaction to foreign substances inside it.Parasitic worms feed on the same substances as humans, depriving the body of essential nutrients.If one or more symptoms persist for several days or weeks, it is important to seek medical help.If diagnosed early, oral medications can help control the parasites.
If the infection is detected late, damage to internal organs may occur.Lack of timely treatment causes serious consequences, and in some cases tumors develop.In children, advanced forms of helminthiasis are fraught with delayed physical and mental development.
Cleansing the digestive system
To get rid of parasites in the intestine, detoxification or detoxification is recommended.The procedure can only be carried out after consulting a doctor.Deworming is not recommended for diseases of the liver, gallbladder or pancreas.
Herbal remedies - honey, garlic, onion, sunflower and pumpkin seeds - help fight infections.Herbal decoctions have the ability to cleanse the body.They can only be used after consultation with a specialist.You should not self-medicate.
Common folk remedies for worms:
- Wise.Grass reduces the production of tapeworm and moth eggs.
- Thyme.Contains eugenol and thymol – substances that repel helminths.
- Artemisia.The bitterness of the herb can deal with parasites, fungi and viruses.
- Black Walnut Shell.It is rich in juglone, a natural antibiotic used to prevent worms.The compound fights parasites that attack the eyes, lungs and brain.
After cleansing the body of helminths, it is necessary to increase the level of enzymes.To do this, you can use natural supplements, bifidobacteria.You can restore the body after ridding it of parasites by following a diet and preventing the appearance of future helminths.
Prevention
Maintaining personal hygiene (washing your hands after walking, working in the garden, after using the bathroom, before eating) will help reduce the risk of infection.You need to be careful with raw fish or meat, buy them only from authorized places, process them thoroughly, boil or fry them for the recommended time.Fruits, vegetables or berries must be washed and scalded with boiling water.