Today, medicine has a significant number of drugs to combat parasites, both specific and broad-spectrum. How to understand the variety of drugs against helminths and choose the most appropriate? Obviously, the choice of such drugs requires an individual approach, taking into account the characteristics of the organism, the course of helminthiasis and comorbidities. Consultation with a doctor and basic information about drugs will help you make the right choice and buy the most acceptable drugs for parasites in the body.
Symptoms of parasitic invasion
Sometimes you can hear from people and such an opinion - why eliminate parasites, if they are increasingly used in weight loss programs. But such programs have no scientific basis and are more often mere quacks.
There is no organism in nature that can take advantage of the parasitic activity of worms inside it. Sooner or later this activity leads to the destruction of internal organs and the death of the organism that feeds the parasite. Therefore, our natural aversion to all kinds of parasites in the human body fully reflects the true state of affairs - they are harmful and dangerous to us.
How do helminthiasis manifest itself? The specific symptoms depend on the type of parasites that have settled in the body, but there are also common symptoms characteristic of most helminthiasis:
- Anemia- Most of the worms localized in the intestines lead to a violation of the composition of the blood, in particular to iron deficiency and other types of anemia.
- Bile stagnation(cholestasis), constipation is also often the result of worsening peristalsis and bile duct obstruction caused by parasitic invasion.
- CFS- a condition called chronic fatigue syndrome, accompanied by emotional instability, loss of concentration, memory impairment, jumps in body temperature and constant general weakness, can also be a signal to clear thethe body from parasites.
- Irritability, sleep disorderswith frequent nocturnal awakenings are caused by the body's attempts to get rid of parasites and worms.
- Weight fluctuations(both in the direction of weight gain and in the direction of weight loss) can be explained by indigestion, lowering of blood sugar, causing hunger and forcing a person to switchand gain weight, or vice versa to lose weight - due to the presence of "internal user". This fact debunks the myths about the benefits that can be said to be derived from worms in humans.
- Skin problemsmay be due to the toxic activity of opisthorchiasis, fungi, giardia and other protozoan parasites. Most often they are expressed with urticaria, atopic dermatitis, eczema.
- Allergic reactionscauses indigestion, which leads to activation of the body's immune response, increasing the level of eosinophils in the blood.
- Epigastric discomfort and impaired stool(diarrhea) are often clear signs of worms in the body.
- Joint and muscle paincan occur as a result of the migration of parasites in the body in search of a more favorable environment for them.
One of the signs of helminthiasis in children is mental retardation and inhibition of speech.
If you notice any of these signs in yourself or your loved ones, you should see a doctor and get tested.
Traditional methods of treatment
Natural medicines from the arsenal of folk methods of treating helminthiasis, despite their apparent harmlessness, require caution and caution in their use.
- First, some plants are poisonous and their overdose can lead to severe intoxication and side effects.
- Second, not all herbal formulations are equally suitable for adults and children.
- It is rarely possible to completely cure helminthiasis only with the help of folk methods.
Nevertheless, in combination with basic medicines for all types of parasites in the human body, folk recipes will help speed up the healing process.
Walnut Membranes
The biologically active substances contained in walnuts contribute to the normalization of metabolic processes, the work of the thyroid gland and the gastrointestinal tract. To prepare the infusion, you need to grind the pericarp (membranes) of the walnuts and add a tablespoon of raw materials in boiling 200 ml of water. Drink the precipitated and strained infusion 1/2 cup on an empty stomach.
Pumpkin seeds
Good, and most important, cheap and affordable medicine for parasites are pumpkin seeds with green skin. This is a special variety, the seeds of such a pumpkin are not covered with a hard shell. How to treat helminthiasis with this drug? The seeds should be pre-dried in the oven (do not fry! ) To make them easier to chew and eat a handful of seeds every morning on an empty stomach, chewing thoroughly. The duration of treatment is about 2 weeks. This medicine is great for children. For a small child you can grind the seeds in a meat grinder.
Pomegranate peel
You can treat tapeworm and roundworms with pomegranate peels. Cut the skin from 1 pomegranate, grind and pour 750 ml of boiling water, insist and drink the whole infusion in 3 divided doses within 1, 5 hours. You should take the medicine on an empty stomach and drink a laxative after 4 hours.Wormwood herb
This is probably the cheapest and most effective tool from the national pharmacy to cleanse the body of parasites such as tapeworms, giardia and roundworms. In addition, wormwood has been known for its astringent properties since ancient times. To prepare the broth, a tablespoon of chopped wormwood herb should be boiled with 200 ml of boiling water, boiled for 2-3 minutes and left to stand. Drink the strained broth 1 tablespoon before meals.
Tansy flowers
Tansy infusion copes perfectly with intestinal parasites and also helps to increase the secretion of the digestive glands and bile production. A tablespoon of flowers should be boiled with 200 ml of boiling water and left to stand for 1 hour. The strained infusion should be drunk 1 tablespoon before meals.
In addition to the above recipes, it is recommended to include cloves, dandelion roots and leaves, burdock, nettle, garlic, onions more often in the diet.
Popular Pharmacy Products
The main criteria for choosing drugs for parasites are:
- type of worm;
- age and weight of the patient;
- general condition of the affected organism.
Most of the pharmaceutical drugs are contraindicated during pregnancy, lactation, during a viral or infectious disease, in early childhood.
From Ascaris, Pinworms and Giardia
There are about 10 different drugs for this type of helminth. The most suitable will be recommended by a specialist.
For roundworms and hookworms
Pinworms, whips, toxocara and roundworms are most commonly treated with chewable tablets. You can also use a special suspension.
For flukes and flatworms
This species includes liver, lung, feline and Chinese. Extraintestinal and intestinal forms are treated with various drugs.
Let us remind you once again that only the right choice of medicine guarantees its effectiveness. Therefore, if you want to find the best remedy against parasites, you should visit a doctor, get tested and follow medical recommendations.