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: a health hazard
In most cases, people do not know that they have parasites in their bodies. In addition, the parasite chooses not only the intestine as a habitat, but also other internal organs - the liver, gallbladder and others. The helminth infestation is asymptomatic for a certain period of time without causing any particular inconvenience. However, it should be understood that infection with worms or helminths can cause serious disorders of the nervous and digestive systems, skin and allergic diseases, as well as provoke 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 through dirty hands, unwashed vegetables and fruits, contaminated fish and meat, dirty water, blood-sucking insects, and through contact with the soil. To prevent the appearance of parasites in the body, special attention should be paid to precautions when working with pets - cats and dogs.
Signs of parasitic infection
In most cases, helminthiasis, ie infection of the body with a parasite, is characterized by the appearance of problems in the activity of the digestive system, general weakness and nervousness. But similar signs may indicate other diseases. By the way, nocturnal gnashing of teeth, which can also be attributed to the symptoms of worm infection, sometimes occurs due to improperly formed bite, otorhinolaryngological diseases or nervous disorders. And a sharp weight loss in a patient infected with worms is already observed at an advanced stage. The danger of helminths lies in the fact that they have the ability to disguise themselves well. Still, you need to 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 gnashing of teeth;
- the appearance of sharp pain in the right side;
- decreased appetite;
- stool problems.
Signs of pinworms:
- itching sensations in the anus;
- loss of appetite;
- dry mouth;
- often a desire to go to the toilet, sometimes false;
- headache;
- 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 the help of a specialist who will conduct the necessary tests and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
Parasite medicine: diagnosis and drug treatment
Not all parasites can exist independently and feed on the resources of their "host". Therefore, if the results of the tests show that a parasite has been found in the body, you should not delay the visit to the hospital. 
The treatment process is not easy, so it is better to perform it under the supervision of a specialist. Self-prepared medicine for parasites such as 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 medication, the doctor suggests that the patient donate stool, urine, blood and sputum for laboratory tests. In addition, he will be prescribed procedures such as ultrasound, tomography, endoscopy and enzyme immunoassay. If worms are found in the body, the content of eosinophils in the blood increases and worm eggs appear in the faeces. After examining the test results, the doctor determines what 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 intake:
- 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 intestinal motility, as well as the process of bile secretion.
For maximum effectiveness, your doctor may recommend step-by-step treatment:
- The first stage involves following a special diet and starting to take medications to cleanse the gastrointestinal tract and improve the functioning of the gallbladder.
- The next step is direct therapy, which consists of taking medication prescribed by your doctor.
- And the last stage is the removal of the destroyed worms from the body.
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, you need to make sure that it has a veterinary stamp;
- fish and meat must be subjected to prolonged heat treatment;
- Wash your hands thoroughly before each meal and after contact with pets and the ground;
- keep your home in order and follow the rules of personal hygiene.
Limit or exclude stagnant swimming.
Organize prevention of parasites in the body for pets.