Like it or not, parasites live inside humans.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 interfere with digestion and other functions.How to find out if there are helminths in the intestines, what to do with them?
Intestinal parasites
They can appear in any living thing.These organisms invade the host, where they multiply rapidly and live off it.Settling in the human intestines, they disrupt the ability to process food normally, literally stealing useful nutrients, preventing the absorption of vitamins and minerals.
Worm wastes damage the intestinal microflora, reduce immunity, can cause bacterial infections and malfunctions of other body systems.Common multicellular parasites include tapeworms, roundworms, and roundworms.Unicellular parasites are Cryptosporidium and Giardia (Giardia).
How parasites enter the body
Ways of penetration of helminths:
- contaminated water or food;
- poorly washed fruit or vegetables;
- poorly cooked food, poorly cooked meat, fish, violation of sanitary rules during preparation;
- after contact with animals and their waste;
- If hygiene is not observed, you can get infected through sexual contact or a dirty toilet seat;
- swimming in polluted waters.
How to find out if there are parasites in the intestines
Most diseases caused by parasites go unnoticed.The consequences of the infection are not immediately felt, and the symptoms of an intestinal worm invasion can be confused with the flu or food poisoning.You may not know about the existence of worms in you for years.If parasites are not detected in time, they cause irreparable damage.
Symptoms typical of an intestinal worm infection:
- cramps, stomach pain;
- nausea, stomach upset, vomiting;
- snow;
- dehydration;
- increased gas, diarrhea, or constipation;
- weight loss (sharp reduction or gradual, long-term);
- muscle and joint pain, flu symptoms;
- swollen lymph nodes;
- redness, itching or irritation.
These symptoms are the human body's reaction to foreign substances inside.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 parasites.
If the infection is detected at a late stage, internal organ damage can occur.Lack of timely treatment has serious consequences, in some cases tumors develop.Advanced forms of helminthiasis in children are fraught with delayed physical and mental development.
Cleaning the digestive system
Detoxification or detoxification is recommended to get rid of intestinal parasites.The procedure can only be performed after consultation with a doctor.Deworming is not recommended for liver, gall bladder and pancreas diseases.
Herbs – honey, garlic, onion, sunflower and pumpkin seeds – help fight infections.Herbal concoctions can cleanse the body.They can only be used after consultation with a specialist.Do not self-medicate.
General folk remedies against worms:
- Sage.Grass reduces the production of tapeworm and fungus eggs.
- Thyme.It contains eugenol and thymol - substances that repel helminths.
- sage.The bitterness of the herb fights against parasites, fungi and viruses.
- Black walnut shell.Rich in juglone, a natural antibiotic used to prevent worms.The compound fights parasites that attack the eyes, lungs and brain.
After cleaning the body of helminths, it is necessary to increase the level of enzymes.For this, you can use natural supplements, bifidobacteria.By following a diet and preventing the appearance of future helminths, you can restore the body after getting rid of parasites.
Prevention
Adhering to personal hygiene (washing hands after walking, working in the garden, after using the toilet, before eating) helps to reduce the risk of infection.Raw fish or meat must be handled with care, bought only in authorized places, processed thoroughly, boiled or fried for the recommended time.Fruits, vegetables or berries must be washed and scalded with boiling water.