Worms are widespread in modern society. Parasites enter the body quickly, you just need to think about hand hygiene or eat improperly processed foods at once. Therefore, almost every person at least once in his life faces the problem of parasites in the body.
Options for parasites to enter the body
Parasites occur in the body for various reasons.
The most common ways protozoa enter the human body are:
- Through land or water. . . Protozoa live in sand, soil, or water and enter the body quickly with poorly washed food or in the absence of normal hand hygiene. This is the most common route of helminthiasis infection and usually affects young children.
- Direct contact. . . Some types of helminths can be transmitted through direct human contact with a helminthic patient. Normal hand tremors sometimes cause parasites in the body. Direct contact causes the spread of worms from pets. Therefore, it is very important to monitor the health of younger siblings.
- Eat animal products. . . These include meat and fish. When these foods are not properly processed or processed, the worms from them quickly enter the human body. Consumption of raw meat and fish can also lead to the addition of helminthiasis to the intestinal infection, which significantly complicates the situation.
- Insect bites- This type of infection is not very common today. However, there is a possibility of the spread of helminthic invasion in this way.
Signs of parasites in the body
In humans, the symptoms of parasites can be obvious or subtle. The obvious symptoms help to recognize the problem at an early stage and think quickly about its competent solution.
If such symptoms occur, you should immediately consult a doctor and undergo a diagnostic examination to determine the type of helminths entering the body. Depending on the type of protozoa, the doctor may prescribe medication to treat the problem.
Helminthic infestation can lead to exacerbation of diseases that did not bother the patient before. As a result, a person begins treatment for other diseases, which does not work. This is the secret course of helminthiasis.
There are many examples of the hidden course, but in most cases, worms can cause symptoms of such diseases:
- Frequent infectious diseases. They are the result of a weakened immune system, as parasites take nutrients from the patient's body and release toxins. As a result, the body becomes more resistant to infections, chronic diseases may worsen, and inflammatory diseases develop. It is very important to have a thorough examination, including tests for worms, to make a correct diagnosis. Otherwise, any treatment that does not ensure the removal of protozoa from the body will not bring the expected results.
- General disorder on the background of severe intoxication. This causes a strong infection with helminths that poison the body. The health condition deteriorates significantly, the patient suffers from migraine, weakness, nausea and vomiting. In this condition, many people experience irritability and apathy.
- Allergy or skin pathology. These manifestations occur due to the fact that the body perceives helminth waste products as allergens. It can be a rash, itching, severe skin rash.
- The fragility and dryness of hair, nails, and nails begin to wear away, and the skin of the heels cracks. It is also the result of poisoning of the body and lack of nutrients consumed by helminth worms.
- Gastrointestinal problems. Manifestations of the infection can be severe or manifest themselves as mild nausea and morning vomiting. In any case, the appearance of such diseases is a reason to consult a doctor.
Parasites in the human body: the most common organs of helminths
Protozoa are localized after penetrating the human body.
Symptoms of helminthiasis, depending on the type of parasite
Certain symptoms are different for each type of helminth, based on which the doctor can suggest a diagnosis.
The diagnosis should be checked with tests and other tests that allow the presence of one or another type of worm in the body.
Treatment of parasites in the human body
Although there are a wide range of antihelminthic drugs sold over-the-counter in pharmacies, self-medication is not recommended for the development of such a disease. To fix the problem quickly and effectively, it is important to understand which protozoa enter the body and trigger the problem.
Modern doctors use about 10 drugs against worms in practice. However, after passing all the tests, a special drug is prescribed. In fact, some drugs act only on adults, while others help kill helminth larvae.
Infection with worms causes many problems for children and adults. And although in most cases the disease can be treated quickly and easily, it is better to prevent helminthiasis than to treat it later. To prevent the problem, it is necessary to prevent helminthic infestation from time to time, follow the rules of hygiene and do not eat foods of questionable quality. Simple rules will help you never know the problem called helminthiasis.