Parasites in the human body can cause serious damage to human health. But you can beat them. The main thing in this matter is timely detection and proper treatment.
Parasites in the human body: health hazards
In most cases, people are not aware that they have parasites in their body. Moreover, the parasite chooses not only the intestines as a habitat, but also other internal organs - the liver, gallbladder, etc. The helminthic invasion is asymptomatic until a certain time, without causing any special discomfort. But despite this, it should be understood that worm or helminth infection can cause serious disorders of the nervous and digestive systems, skin and allergic diseases, as well as cause deterioration of metabolic processes and premature aging of the body. According to some scientists, the presence of helminths inhibits the treatment of many diseases.
Parasitic eggs enter the human body with dirty hands, unwashed vegetables and fruits, contaminated fish and meat, dirty water, blood-sucking insects, as well as contact with the ground. To prevent the appearance of parasites in the body, you must pay special attention to precautions when working with pets - cats and dogs.
Signs of parasite infection
In most cases, helminthiasis, or infection of the body with a parasite, is characterized by the appearance of problems in the digestive system, general weakness and nervousness. But similar signs may indicate other diseases. Otherwise, nocturnal gnashing of teeth, which can also be attributed to the symptoms of a worm infection, sometimes occurs due to a malformed bite, otorhinolaryngological diseases, or nervous disorders. And a sudden weight loss in a patient infected with worms is noticed already in an advanced stage. The danger of helminths lies in the fact that they have the ability to camouflage well. However, you should know what symptoms appear that indicate an infection with this or that type of worm.
Signs of Ascaris:
- significant increase in temperature;
- dry or wet cough;
- skin rash;
- sleep disorders and tooth grinding;
- appearance of sharp pain in the right side;
- decreased appetite;
- stool problems.
Worm signs:
- itching sensations in the anus;
- loss of appetite;
- dry mouth;
- frequent need to go to the toilet, sometimes false;
- headaches;
- sleep disorders;
- presence of cracks in the anus;
- urinary incontinence at night.
At the slightest suspicion that parasites have appeared in the body, you should immediately seek help from a specialist who will conduct the necessary tests and prescribe appropriate treatment.
Remedy for parasites: diagnosis and treatment with drugs
No parasite can exist on its own and feed on the resources of its "host". Therefore, if the results of the tests performed show that the parasite has settled in the body, you should not delay a visit to the hospital. 
The treatment procedure is not easy, so it is better to carry it out under the supervision of a specialist. A self-made remedy for parasites such as a tincture or enema will not give a positive result. A competent and qualified approach will prevent the transition of helminthiasis to the stage of chronic disease.
Before starting drug treatment, the doctor suggests that the patient donate feces, urine, blood and sputum for laboratory tests. In addition, he will be prescribed procedures such as ultrasound, tomography, endoscopy, and an enzyme immunoassay. If worms are found in the body, the content of eosinophils in the blood increases, and the worm's eggs appear in the feces. After examining the test results, the doctor determines which type of parasite the body is infected with. To get rid of each of them, a separate treatment is prescribed. Usually in such cases the doctor prescribes complex therapy, including reception:
- anthelmintic drugs against parasites, aimed at combating certain types of parasites;
- enzymes, hepatoprotectors, vitamins and drugs that increase the body's defenses;
- drugs that improve bowel motility as well as the process of bile secretion.
For maximum effectiveness, your doctor may recommend a gradual treatment:
- The first stage involves following a special diet and starting to take medications to cleanse the gastrointestinal tract and improve gallbladder function.
- The next step is direct therapy consisting of taking medication prescribed by a doctor.
- And the final stage is the removal of the destroyed worms from the body.
Once all the parasites in the body are destroyed and removed, it may be necessary to restore the weakened vital functions and strengthen the immunity. Activated charcoal or enterosgel can be used to remove toxins. And immunomodulators are prescribed to increase the immunity weakened by the fight against the disease. Treatment of helminthiasis is cyclical, and re-examination should be done only after a month and a half to two.
Used in recipes of alternative medicine, such a remedy against parasites like onions and garlic can serve as a good help in the fight against worms, but only as a means of increasing human immunity.
Measures to prevent helminthiasis
To prevent the possibility of helminthiasis infection, you must follow certain preventive measures:
- do not drink water from natural reservoirs and springs; be sure to wash vegetables and fruits before eating;
- when buying raw meat, make sure it has a veterinary stamp;
- fish and meat should be subjected to long-term heat treatment;
- Wash your hands thoroughly before each meal and after contact with pets and soil;
- keep your home in order and follow the rules of personal hygiene.
Limit or exclude bathing in standing water bodies.
Organize the prevention of parasites in the body for pets.