Worms - scientifically "helminths" - parasites in the human body. 200 species of human parasites are known. They have their structure, the symptoms, the way they penetrate the body. The parasites are divided into bio-, geo-, contact helminths.
Source classification:
- Biohelminths. They represent parasites that change "hosts". From insects, mollusks, bulls and humans. Representatives: tapeworms - cattle, pigs, echinococcus.
- Geohelminths. Combine worms with a single "host". Roundworms, whipworms, nectar - the most famous worms.
- Contact helminths. The difference between contact helminths in the ease of infection through the use of patient items. Pinworms are a bright representative, a common type of helminth.
Common types of helminths in humans
Treatment of helminthiasis involves recognizing the types of human worms. The color of the worms is from white to reddish, brown. There are transparent worms - difficult to diagnose.
Round worms
Roundworms are a type of worm with a round cross-section, similar to earthworms. Representatives:
- Roundworms are a parasitic worm that lives in the small intestine, reaching a length of 40 cm. The average lifespan of roundworms is 1 year. Worms go through a long development path, starting with the intestines, lungs, developing an egg into a larva on the ground and again entering the intestine. Roundworms are found in humans and animals. A person is not infected with roundworms.
- Worms are the simplest white parasites, measuring 0, 3-1, 2 cm. They are infected by shaking hands, underwear, inhaling dust, with ascaris eggs. The life of worms is short - maximum 2 months. Breast worms often appear in children.
- Trichinella is a parasite 0, 4 cm tall The source of infection is raw pork infected with larvae. Treating trichinosis is a difficult task. A person can only partially escape from worms. The reason is the uniqueness of their lives. Adults of Trichinella mate in the intestines and die. Eggs from the intestines enter the muscles, where they are located and can parasitize for years.
- Vlasoglava is representative of round worms, 3 cm long, inhabiting the colon. Helminths attach to the intestinal wall, sucking blood. The lifespan of the whipworm is 5 years.
Tapeworms
Tapeworm parasites get their name because of the peculiarities of the body structure, which looks like a tapeworm. The flatworm can grow up to 20 m in size.
- The bovine tapeworm is a large worm 10 m long, the causes of infection are insufficient roasting of beef. If there is a tapeworm egg in the meat, infection will occur.
- The pork ribbon is similar to the beef ribbon, only 5 times shorter. The source of infection is pork.
- Wide strip - an adult helminth reaches a length of 15 m. You can be infected with tapeworm from fish that live in freshwater sources.
- Echinococcus is called the most dangerous. The ability to penetrate the liver causes echinococcal cyst. Carriers of adult dogs, cats. Length - 4 cm Invasion occurs through dirty door handles, toilet seats.
progeny
The group got its name because of the way it parasitizes people.
- The Siberian shoot is on average 1 cm long. Swallowing is provoked by consuming thermally raw and salted fish. Parasitizes the human gallbladder.
- Fasciola parasitizes the gallbladder, has a length of up to 7 cm The route of infection is raw water.
Methods of parasite infection
People who do not take care of their hygiene and cleanliness at home can be affected by helminthiasis. Under the blow falls "cleanliness", washing hands convulsively behind the road, thoroughly frying the meat. Depending on the type of helminth, the infection occurs in different ways.
- Oral-fecal eggs - helminths enter through the mouth.
- Contact - the method is common when infected with worms. Helminths lay eggs in the anus, causing itching, washing inseminates the hands. With unwashed hands, the infected person transfers eggs to objects, door handles, etc.
- Through water. Raw water is where helminth larvae (fasciola) live, which are dangerous to health.
- Through the soil - sand, the soil is infected with helminth eggs. It is worth monitoring the length of the nails, if you have to dig in the ground, wash your hands thoroughly. Eggs can be eaten through unwashed food.
You can become infected through insect bites - a fairly rare case.
Symptoms of helminthiasis
The first symptoms appear when helminthiasis reaches its peak. Symptoms appear depending on the type of worm.
A sharp drop in weight, a weakened appearance, body aches, pale skin and itching in the anus are clear signs of invasion.
Gastric tract disorders: vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, diarrhea and bloating, abdominal pain near the navel - a sign of the presence of helminths localized in the intestine.
The appearance of redness, brittle nails and hair are indirect, but an indication of infection. With worms in the body of an adult, a child, intoxication occurs with the remnants of worms. The body usually perceives human proteins as allergens, which causes skin rashes. Diseases like allergic rhinitis, or urticaria, bronchial asthma are a helminthic symptom.
A persistent headache is a symptom of worms. In cases where it is impossible to establish a diagnosis, the cause of headaches, pain relievers do not help.
A decrease in immunity, an immune response indicates a clear weakening of the body manifested by helminthiasis. Stomatitis, sinusitis, sinusitis, vaginosis - make you think about preventing helminths. All kinds of diseases can transcend the human body.
The presence of worms is indicated by incurable diseases for a long time. An organ defeated by worms does not respond to treatment.
Diagnosis of helminthic infestation
Diagnosis, treatment - this should be entrusted to professionals. An infectious disease doctor diagnosing helminthiasis will be able to draw accurate conclusions. Infectious disease specialists will be able to understand and determine the cause of the disease, localize it, and prescribe treatment.
The parasites live in the intestines, organs and tissues. Diagnosing a particular area will not help recreate the image. Depending on the organ, the affected tissue, the purpose of the treatment also depends.
For a complete diagnosis, it is worth doing a thorough examination of the body: X-ray, taking for analysis of feces, urine, lung saliva, itching from the anus, itching of the navel, vagina (for girls), blood.
With x-rays, they see a possible movement of worms in the lungs - ascaris. In the blood, a high number of eosinophils indicates the presence of helminths. Stool analysis is checked for the presence of worm eggs. It is easy to prescribe treatment for worms. Sputum is taken to check for the presence of ascaris larvae etc.
If there is such an incident that helminths have appeared, it is worth starting therapy immediately.
Treatment
After a thorough diagnosis, in the presence of helminths, treatment is prescribed - medicines, folk or complex. It's true to cure worms. They do not heal for a long time, but it all depends on the severity of the invasion.
Pharmacy preparations
Treatment is a more effective solution for helminths. After treatment of helminthiasis, the occurrence of worms in humans is reduced with the condition of personal hygiene.
Chemotherapy drugs are used to eliminate parasites from the body. Here they are most suitable. They are engaged in the influence of biostructure, parasite bioprocesses. By disrupting work and paralyzing worms, the tablets cope with the task and the worms are excreted from the body with feces.
Dosage, time interval and treatment are prescribed by the doctor. In this case, the worm disease will be eliminated.
Popular way
Nature is diverse - there are many ways to heal. The fight against worms has long roots. Traditional medicine is suitable for those who have some contraindications, allergic reactions to medications.
The main set of herbs, anti-helminthic products: nuts, pumpkin seeds, garlic, wormwood, tansy.
The wormwood plant will help if worms appear. Wormwood tincture is effective for tapeworms, roundworms. Pumpkin seeds, garlic are eaten simply, without additional processing. Tansy, like wormwood, is injected and then used. These funds can be used as an anthelmintic or as a prophylactic agent.
After such a treatment, the worms leave the body.
Prevention of helminths
If there are no signs of infection, but the likelihood of occurrence is frightening, it is worth doing prevention. The most successful is the medication. When it comes to self-help, you can do it without pills.
To perform prevention, you need to understand where worms start, how they multiply. Personal hygiene is important, but food should not be forgotten. Eating dried fish or sushi, bloody steak threatens to infect tapeworms.
Personal hygiene, keeping the house clean, pets, families, eating only thermally processed foods, washed vegetables, berries, fruits - will save you from worm infection.