Statistics show that almost a third of the population is infected with parasites. Therefore, everyone should know how to get rid of worms without harm to health, because parasitic infections are the cause of many chronic diseases. In addition, worms in humans cause intoxication of the body with worm waste products. However, many people are unaware of the presence of parasites in their bodies, and some do not pay attention to the problem, considering it a threat to health.
Helminth eggs can enter the human body with water and food. Raw water, unwashed fruits and vegetables, bloody undercooked meat, sushi, and striped fat are all potential sources of infection. Unwashed hands and walking barefoot on the ground also increase the risk of infection.
Based on the above, the result shows that parasites are a problem that requires serious attention. Therefore, if you are infected, understanding how to rid a person of worms will help you stay healthy.
Detection of parasitic infection
Like any other disease, helminthiasis has its own symptoms. These include:
- chronic or frequent fecal incontinence - constipation or diarrhea;
- blood in the stool;
- swelling;
- nausea, vomiting;
- stomach ache;
- nervous excitement, irritability, chronic fatigue;
- shortness of breath;
- itching of the skin around the anus;
- allergic reactions - skin rash, cough, rhinitis, neurodermatitis, bronchial asthma;
- frequent headaches or dizziness;
- swelling of the legs, swelling of the lymph nodes;
- bitterness in the mouth;
- decrease or increase in appetite;
- unexplained muscle pain;
- low temperature;
- lose weight.
It is very difficult to diagnose an infection by symptoms alone, because the same symptoms can characterize different diseases. Immediately after infection, helminthiasis may be invisible and asymptomatic. Therefore, it is recommended to perform stool (three times), crumbs (same number) and blood tests. Since it is very difficult to identify worm eggs for the first time, feces and debris are examined three times.
Therapeutic measures
Treatment of worms should be carried out in a complex way, divided into stages:
- physical training;
- removal of helminths;
- restoration of impaired functions.
The first stage of treatment involves the use of vegetable oils and sorbents designed to cleanse the body of toxins.
After completing the preparation of the body, it is necessary to begin treatment with drugs. The choice of antihelminthic drug depends on the type of helminths. More often than not, humans have roundworms - roundworms, pinworms and whipworms. Agents that kill parasites by disrupting metabolism are recommended to remove these types of worms from the body.
Do not take medications independently and do not use them for more prophylactic purposes, as each of them has side effects. Synthetics are very toxic, and their use puts heavy loads on the liver, which is already weakened by worm waste products. When using these drugs may be abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fecal incontinence, lack of coordination, numbness in the limbs, tingling and crawling, prolonged fever, hair loss. In special cases, convulsions, hallucinations and loss of consciousness are possible.
Once you have identified the infection, contact a qualified professional who will prescribe the treatment you need and tell you how to get rid of the worms based on your individual characteristics.
In the final stage, the patient should take medications that cleanse the gastrointestinal tract. Such drugs, the main active ingredient of which is milk thistle, help to restore the structure of the liver and remove toxins. To restore a normal metabolism, you need to take medications saturated with vitamins and trace elements.
Enhancing the body's protective properties
After removing the helminths from the body, no one is immune to re-infection. General boosters should be taken to increase immunity, as a weakened body is more susceptible to infection.
Allergic reactions to the presence of worms in the body are eliminated by antihistamines.
Folk methods to combat the disease
Our ancestors knew well how to drive out worms. Sanitary and hygienic conditions were worse, so worms were not uncommon in humans. Time-tested folk remedies are effective and appropriate when medical treatment is unacceptable due to intolerance to drugs or any disease.
Linen and cloves remove almost all types of helminths from the body. The seeds of the first should be ground together with the second plant (1: 10). Drink 20-25 g per day. Admission lasts 3 days. Repeat the course after a three-day break. The treatment should be continued for a month.
Pinworms and roundworms are susceptible to onions. Peel a squash, grate it and pour 250 ml of boiled water. Infuse for 12 hours, then strain. Drink one-third or one-half cup infusion for 3–4 days.
Garlic helps fight parasites, especially pinworms. Chop a few cloves spices, pour boiling hot water. Insist for 20-30 minutes. You can use the infusion for both enemas and candles.
Pumpkin seeds contain cucurbitacin, which affects the nervous system of worms. Sprinkle the seeds with salt water and fry in a pan with vegetable oil. 10-15 seeds per day are enough for effective treatment.
Walnut is afraid of roundworms and tapeworms. Boil lightly salted water. 4 tbsp. l. crushed walnuts pour the resulting boiling water. Infuse for 30 minutes and strain. Take the drug during the day while taking laxatives.
Chicory infusion to combat helminths has the following recipe: 1 tsp. The grated root of the plant is mixed with the same amount of yarrow leaves and tansy. The resulting mixture is poured into 500 ml of boiled water. After that, you need to prepare the infusion in a water bath for 15 minutes. Drink a quarter cup on an empty stomach. The course is one week. This infusion should not be used to treat helminthiasis in children under 12 years of age.
Known for its simple and beneficial properties, carrot juice is a real threat to small worms. 1 tablespoon is enough to remove helminths from the body. l. drink 2 times a day.
Coconut is not just a pleasant dessert. It also helps remove parasites, especially from the child's body. Coconut milk and crumbs are used for this purpose. All this can be bought separately in the store, but it is still better to buy coconut and rub the pulp with milk. Mix both ingredients. Need to drink 3 times a day for 1 tsp. before meals. Adults may increase the dose. The course of treatment is 7 days. It is necessary to repeat the course after 2 weeks. You can store this medicine in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days.
A significant disadvantage of treatment with folk recipes is the complexity of the preparation of infusions. Wrong ratios or doses are not fatal to worms, they are just a nuisance. In this regard, the parasites will leave their habitat by choosing another shelter in your body. After all, helminths can penetrate anywhere in the bloodstream. Therefore, you should be especially careful and take the matter seriously.
Diet in the treatment of helminthiasis
Complex therapy should also include nutritional correction. First of all, you need to empty the already depleted liver by reducing the intake of fatty and heavy foods. Nutritionists recommend paying special attention to vegetarian cuisine, so you should increase your intake of fruits and vegetables. It is very useful to consume coconut and walnuts every day. As mentioned above, they help to eliminate parasites effectively. The important thing is to reduce the portions of what you eat and increase the number of meals (at least 5-6 per day).
The latest methods
It is very popular to remove helminths from the body using antihelminthic agents of various actions.
Antiparasitic devices are devices that generate an electromagnetic field at a certain frequency that is disturbing to the life of worms. For this reason, parasites leave the body.
However, such devices have significant drawbacks. They only affect adult parasites. Helminth cysts and larvae are indifferent to the effects of devices and live safely in the human body. In addition, exposure to electromagnetic fields has a negative effect on blood cells.
Another popular type of deworming is ion detoxification. The essence of this method is to remove the accumulated toxins from the worms. Different charged particles release toxins from human tissues without damaging the cells. During the detox procedure, a person lowers their feet into a container with a solution. The ions of this agent combine under the influence of low-frequency current to remove all impurities from the body. At this time, the water becomes polluted and smells bad. With each new procedure, the color of the liquid becomes clearer. This method has a positive effect on the body's immunity as a whole.
There is another way to get rid of worms. Its principle of action is to change the living conditions of parasites. Habitat is actively saturated with oxygen, which negatively affects the presence of parasites and worms leave the human body. Another positive effect of this method is the saturation of tissues and cells with oxygen.
The most modern way to get rid of parasites is ozonation. Ozone therapy can be of the following types:
- ozone-rich water and herbal teas;
- enemas from ozone and olive oil;
- ozone-enriched solutions intended for intravenous use;
- ozone-oxygen mixture to enter the rectum.
The method works as follows: ozone makes it impossible for parasites to breathe. In this regard, the worms die and are removed naturally.
If you are a carrier of helminths, proper treatment will not only help to eliminate them, but also increase immunity, save you from many chronic diseases. So you can improve your body and overall quality of life.