Worms in the human body: photos and methods of treatment

Even the development of technologies and household chemicals and the range of detergents does not rid our society of parasite infestation.The first reason is dirty hands.

There are worms that are not dangerous to humans and can be removed from the body without much difficulty.However, parasitologists are also familiar with those that kill their prey.

What kind of worms can live in us?

Helminths can colonize both animal and human bodies.They are called parasites for a reason, as they feed on the resources of the organism they infect.Worms not only harm us by eating the food we are supposed to eat, but also interfere with the normal functioning of the liver, heart, lungs and other organs.There are known cases when they penetrate the hearing aid, the eye and the brain.

The experts divided those who came as uninvited "guests" into three groups.Parasites of this type have become champions in the number of infections, as more than 70% of registered cases of infection belong to them.

Here is their brief description:

1. Roundwormscombines roundworms, roundworms and the so-called dog roundworms (another name is toxocara).
2. Protozoan parasites.These include lamblia, amoebae, toxoplasmosis and malaria plasmodia.
3. Flatworms.This class includes echinococcus, tapeworm (diphyllobothriasis) and cattle tapeworm.

The cause of helminthiasis (helminthic infection) can be any of 150 types of parasitic creatures.Scientists have discovered many more of them;science knows 12,000 species of helminths.Now let's see what worms live in the human body.

The most common types are:

1. Pinworms.They are very small white worms that live and reproduce in the gastrointestinal tract of their prey.This type of worm causes the most damage because it disrupts the intestinal microflora.This negative effect causes later diseases of the urinary system, enterobiasis, nervous system disorders, physical growth and lack of mental development.The main routes of human infection are dirty hands, unwashed food and pets.
2. Roundworms.These worms that develop in the human body sometimes reach a length of 0.4 meters.Ascaris is able to move from its permanent habitat, the intestinal tract, to the area of the lungs.During the journey, the worm damages the tissues, which causes them to bleed.When the larvae are coughed up from the upper respiratory tract, they enter the oral cavity and are swallowed by the digestive tract.An outside observer mistakes this type of cough for a cold.They also cause damage by poisoning the intestinal microflora with toxins.However, they feed on useful substances meant for us.Poisoning the body leads to allergies, asthma attacks and suffocation.Dirty hands are the preferred means of transportation for roundworms when they move into a new body.
3. Whipworm.In terms of the number of infections, it takes the well-deserved third place.This worm enters the body of a new victim through poorly processed food.This causes the disease trichuriasis.The patient loses his appetite, complains of abdominal pain, anemia and diarrhea.The external manifestations of the disease cannot be immediately distinguished from an attack of appendicitis.
4. Wide band.In a sense, this worm claims to be the champion in length, as it sometimes reaches 10 meters and even more.But there are also real parasites.It is settled by consuming freshwater fish.The worm sucks everything out of the "owner", which should strengthen and nourish the person himself.It does not selectively damage organs and can harm anyone.Symptoms of worm infection include headache and hallucinations (if it enters the brain), nausea and vomiting.Its activity and partly its appearance are similar to those of pork and ox tapeworms, but they are longer than this worm.
5. Hookwormsdo not penetrate food and the oral cavity.Their route of entry is different, as they infect us through the skin.Living in contaminated soil, they seem to be waiting for contact with humans.Their harm lies in the fact that hookworms damage the intestines and lungs and also feed on blood.Symptoms include abdominal pain and problems with the functioning of the esophagus.
6. Trichinella.Helminthic infection occurs when eating meat (especially game).Their presence in the body causes the following external manifestations:
• abdominal pain;
• itching;
• high temperature (after two weeks of stay);
• intestinal disorders;
• skin rash.

Important.These types of worms damage muscle tissue in a person's limbs and face, damage the respiratory system and even the heart, leading to death.


7. Liver flukeit settles in humans by eating fish previously affected by it.This worm damages the gallbladder and intestines.Signs of fungal infection: allergy and nausea, abdominal pain and cramps, joint pain and high fever.If the disease has become chronic, the next stage may be hepatitis.More dire consequences of liver fluke infection are cirrhosis and cancer.If this helminth is destroyed and removed, then the damage it causes will be noticeable and cause hepatitis.
8. Echinococcus.Tapeworms are also quite long and can grow up to 5 meters long.They live a parasitic life on dogs, wolves and cats.When a person comes into contact with them, the worms first damage the intestines and then migrate throughout the body.The most popular places for their settlement are the liver and lungs.The places where they are found are misdiagnosed as cancerous tumors or cysts.Some doctors use the term "cyst" because it looks like a growth and is very large.When the imaginary tumor explodes, its contents acutely poison the entire human body.

People sometimes ignore helminthic infection as an unpleasant but quite easily tolerated disease.Accordingly, their faith does not encourage them to be extremely careful when dealing with any kind of dirt, poorly processed food, or pets.

Such criminal negligence has sad consequences.Worms can kill their prey without causing pain or organ damage.The most dangerous are those helminths that feed on blood and useful substances in humans.

The differences between parasitic worms and each other lie in the degree of damage they cause and the way they penetrate the new "host".Echinococci are known to form cysts, bovine tapeworms damage the intestines, and opisthorchis consistently eats away at the liver.It skips a certain number of cells each day.

Parasites belonging to the protozoa class multiply very quickly if the right conditions are created for this.Giardia remains hidden for some time and has no manifestations.Toxoplasma hits a person's head and affects the brain, which affects the victim's behavior.

Plasmodium malaria destroys blood cells and can lead to the death of the victim.

Consequences of infection:

• the development of malignant tumors;
• immunity weakens;
• Metabolism is interrupted.

Helminths mostly settle in the intestines, liver and lungs.Some cases indicate damage to muscle tissue, joints, eyes and brain.Thanks to the blood flow, the parasites can travel throughout the body and cause problems wherever they appear.

Symptoms of the presence of parasites

The manifestations of helminthic infection are very different from each other.But they also have common symptoms:

• muscle pain that becomes weak and swollen;
• the joints hurt, although they are not injured;
• the size of the liver and spleen increases;
• skin rash;
• high temperature.

You can add them:

• itching near the anus, pain in the abdomen, disturbance of the gastrointestinal tract, constipation, vomiting, diarrhea and flatulence, possibly intestinal obstruction, the person becomes weak and complains of anemia;
• poisoning with parasite secretions disrupts the functioning of the nervous system, leading to headaches, dizziness and nausea.As the parasites eat the substances intended to strengthen the person, the body becomes weak, feels sleepy all the time, fatigue for no reason, disturbed sleep, and even serious mental work is difficult to do;
• skin itching and allergies, hives, hair and nails become brittle, signs of bronchial asthma, colds and dry cough;
• weakened immunity gives access to various infections, inflammation of the mouth and nose causes stomatitis, sinusitis and sinusitis;
• In women, inflammation of the appendages and fish-smelling discharge develop (bacterial vaginosis).

Worms sometimes lead the body of an infected person to such a state that a full, healthy life is not possible even after their removal.Therefore, if you notice any of these symptoms, consult a doctor immediately.

Photos of worms that can live inside you

Worms of different types, sizes and shapes can settle in the human body.They use any migration method to live at the expense of others.It is believed that 4/5 of the population of our planet is infected with worms and carries various parasites.A person may not even notice that he is not the only one who eats food, but also a "tenant" in the intestines.

The symptoms of their presence do not appear immediately and not clearly for everyone.The long stay of worms leads to chronic diseases in the body.Many diseases are believed to start with worms.Before starting treatment, you must first recognize your inner enemy so that you do not fight blindly.

The types of worms that colonize humans can be divided into:

• roundworms;
• tapeworms;
• they are unfortunate.

Even looking at a photograph of the parasite is not a very pleasant experience, but carrying it is much worse.People think that someone else might have an infection, but it doesn't affect me.What a shock when they learn that a monster has arrived and taken up residence in their own bodies!

Thanks to such materials, smart people are better equipped to protect themselves and their loved ones.But no one should do anything to destroy the uninvited "guests".

If the parasites are different, the treatment is not always the same.They do not give the same pill for lice and roundworms;there are significant differences in lifestyle, places of settlement and mode of infection.First, the type of helminth and the direction of its harmful activity are determined, and only then the doctor selects a drug, taking into account the age and other health characteristics of each patient.

So, after receiving enough information about the types of worms, the symptoms and the extent of the damage, the reader can make a diagnosis and pass the appropriate tests prescribed by a parasitologist.Not all worms are equally dangerous, but any type of worm poisons the body with the waste products of its vital activities, and all of them feed on something from us: food or body tissues.

FYI.The term "parasite" comes from the Greek word parasita.Two or more organisms live side by side, but one "sits on the neck" of the other, feeding and reproducing at the expense of others.The digestive system can contain both multicellular helminths and protozoa.Tapeworms, roundworms and roundworms are quite common.They have a relatively complex body structure.

The vast majority of helminths have a negative effect on a person's general well-being and health, provoking the development of very serious diseases.With this in mind, when the first signs of the disease appear, which do not go away even with the treatment of skin rashes with a cold or headache, it is necessary to consult a doctor for a diagnosis.

Today, doctors have enough methods and high-precision technology to confirm or refute the suspicion of infection with parasitic worms.If intestinal worms are detected, only a specialist can choose the most optimal treatment method.

How to prevent helminthic infection?Do you have to constantly limit yourself to one or another vacation, literally "clamping" your life by following complex postulates?

In fact, infection with intestinal parasites and subsequent treatment can be avoided if you follow very simple rules:

• wash your hands only with soap;
• drink filtered water;
• Fruits and vegetables should not only be washed with water, but it is better to pour hot water on them;
• do not let him swim in polluted waters;
• meat and fish products must undergo mandatory heat treatment;
• outdoor children's toys are disinfected;
• Vaccinate pets against parasites.

Conclusion

But everyone must start with themselves, because all modern achievements mean nothing if you simply ignore the personal hygiene and preventive measures of the family members living in our homes.Paying attention to your health, recognizing it in time (if an infection has occurred), starting treatment professionally and on time - all this helps to prevent a major disaster on a personal level and the spread of the disease in your environment.

It is much easier to prevent parasitic worms than to experience bad health, all kinds of disorders and fevers, and still follow the rules.Only this is no longer a hygiene course, but treatment, diet and restoration of immunity.And it's good if there's no surgery.Take care of yourself, it's easier that way.