Like it or not, parasites live inside a person.Some of them are safe, others cause serious health problems.Parasites in the human body are tiny invaders that are invisible to the eye but slowly disrupt digestion and other functions.How to find out if there are poisons in the intestines, what to do with them?
Intestinal parasites
They can appear in any living creature.These organisms invade the host's body, multiply rapidly there, and live outside it.By 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 waste products disrupt the intestinal microflora, reduce immunity and can cause bacterial infections and malfunctions of other body systems.Common multicellular parasites include tapeworms, roundworms, and pinworms.Unicellular parasites are Cryptosporidium and Giardia (Giardia).
How parasites enter the body
Ways of penetration of helminths:
- contaminated water or food;
- poorly washed fruits or vegetables;
- uncooked food, uncooked meat, fish, violation of sanitary rules during their preparation;
- after contact with animals and their waste;
- If hygiene is not respected, you can get infected through sexual contact or through a dirty toilet seat;
- when swimming in polluted waters.
How to find out if there are parasites in the intestine
Most diseases caused by parasites go unnoticed.The consequences of the infection are not felt immediately, and the symptoms of helminth invasion can be confused with the flu or food poisoning.You may not know about the existence of worms inside you for years.If parasites are not detected in time, they will cause irreparable damage.
Characteristic symptoms of intestinal helminth infection:
- cramps, stomach pain;
- nausea, upset stomach, vomiting;
- heating;
- dehydration;
- increased gas formation, diarrhea or constipation;
- weight loss (sharp or long-term gradual decrease);
- muscle pain, joint pain, flu symptoms;
- swollen lymph nodes;
- skin rash, itching or irritation.
These symptoms are the reaction of the human body 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 injuries can occur.Lack of timely treatment causes serious consequences, in some cases tumors develop.In children, advanced forms of helminthiasis 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 be performed only after consultation with a doctor.Deworming is not recommended for diseases of the liver, gall bladder or pancreas.
Herbal remedies - honey, garlic, onion, sunflower and pumpkin seeds - will help fight the infection.Herbal decoctions have the ability to cleanse the body.They can be used only after consultation with a specialist.You should not self-medicate.
Common folk remedies for worms:
- sage.The grass reduces tapeworm and tapeworm egg production.
- Thyme.Contains eugenol and thymol - substances that remove helminths.
- Sagebrush.Herb bitters can withstand parasites, fungi and viruses.
- Black walnut shell.It is rich in juglone, a natural antibiotic used in the prevention of worms.The compound fights parasites that attack the eyes, lungs and brain.
After cleansing the body of helminths, it is necessary to increase the level of enzymes.To do this, you can use natural supplements, bifidobacteria.You can restore the body after ridding it of parasites by following a diet and preventing the appearance of future helminths.
Preventing
Maintaining personal hygiene (washing hands after walking, gardening, after using the toilet, before eating) will help reduce the risk of infection.You should be careful with raw fish or meat, buy them only in authorized places, carry out full processing, boil or fry for the recommended time.Fruits, vegetables or berries should be washed and scalded with boiling water.