Helminths, popularly referred to as worms, are parasites that live in the human body and provoke various deviations. This disease is called helminthiasis. Specialists can name several hundred helminths, among them pinworms, roundworms, cat flukes and others are the most common. Such parasites, although they cause a lot of problems, do not pose a particular threat to health. But there are other organisms that can cause irreparable harm to the human body, these include echinococcus, alveococcus, bovine tapeworm - a tapeworm that can reach several meters in length.
There are a lot of reasons for getting worms into the body, this can happen if:
- a person neglects the rules of personal hygiene;
- does not comply with hygiene standards when preparing food;
- eats thermally poorly processed foods;
- eats unwashed vegetables and fruits;
- does not wash hands after contact with animals;
- bathes in a polluted river or lake;
- was bitten by an insect (although infection through a bite is extremely rare);
- often located next to a sick helminthiasis.
Symptoms of helminthiases
How to get rid of helminths if the presence of most of them does not have pronounced symptoms? Despite this, there are some very eloquent signs:
- difficulties with defecation - some types of helminths can block the intestines, causing constipation;
- diarrhea - frequent diarrhea may indicate helminthiasis, since these parasites secrete substances that provoke watery stools;
- gas formation is a quite ordinary phenomenon, but if this has been observed for more than 14 days, then, most likely, worms have settled in the body;
- allergy - substances secreted by worms are synthesized in the body by eosinophils - these are cells that provoke allergies;
- muscle and joint pain - worms make their way into the muscles and move there, which is the cause of pain;
- deterioration in appearance - with helminthiasis, external signs of infection often occur - wrinkles, acne, rashes, dry skin, brittle nails, hair loss may appear;
- change in body weight - the body reacts to a foreign invasion by increasing weight, and if the weight drops, this means that parasites draw useful substances from it;
- anemia - helminths suck out nutrients from the blood, which leads to a decrease in hemoglobin in the blood;
- severe itching of the anus - a symptom occurs due to the release of worms from the body;
- grinding teeth in a dream;
- increased fatigue - an acute lack of nutrients leads to fatigue and apathy;
- insomnia - the body begins an active fight against helminths, hence restless sleep or insomnia may appear;
- fever and cough - the presence of helminths can provoke difficulty breathing and symptoms of acute respiratory infections.
Before you fight with worms, you need to pass tests to detect them.
What are dangerous worms
Evolving, parasites perfectly adapted to the internal environment of man. Most often, people suffering from helminthiasis, coming to the hospital with various diseases, do not even suspect that they are caused by the presence of parasites in the body.
Almost all worms have small hooks or suckers with which they cling tightly to the walls of the intestines and other organs. They spread throughout the body - attacking the liver, gallbladder, heart, intestines and even the brain. The insidiousness of helminthiasis lies in the fact that quite often doctors can make an erroneous diagnosis, confusing the symptoms. How to remove worms from the body, preventing its destruction? It is very important to know that curing worms is only half the battle, because the decay products left after them continue to poison the body. Therefore, you need to get rid of them as soon as possible.
Methods of treatment
There are two ways to remove worms from a person - this is drug therapy and traditional medicine. Getting rid of worms with medicines is divided into three stages - preparatory, therapeutic and restorative. Medicines are broad and narrow spectrum. Broad-spectrum drugs can kill any kind of parasites, narrow-spectrum drugs are prescribed for the treatment of a certain type of worms. The most effective of them are:
- carbamic acid methyl ester - available in the form of tablets, treats enterobiasis and trichuriasis;
- tetrahydropyrimidine derivative - is available in the form of a suspension or tablets, is prescribed for the treatment of ascariasis, enterobiasis and others. This drug can be used even during pregnancy, but prior consultation with a doctor is required;
- benzimidazole carbamate derivative - there are 3 types - suppositories, powder and tablets, in a child it helps to remove pinworms. In addition, it is prescribed for bovine and pork tapeworm, Giardia and roundworm. The drug destroys not only adult parasites, but also their larvae.
There are still a lot of drugs that help to recover from both worms and their decay products. But the disadvantage of conservative treatment is the toxicity of these drugs, as a result of which the patient after treatment has headaches, indigestion, allergies, general malaise, and fatigue. Destroying parasites, drugs simultaneously harm the microflora of the whole organism, and in this regard, alternative medicine is an excellent alternative to conservative treatment.
Folk remedies offer a lot of ways to get rid of worms without resorting to the use of pharmaceutical preparations. They practically do not cause side effects, gently cleanse the body and help it restore its functions.
Treatment of worms with herbs
How to get rid of worms at home with the help of various herbs? For this purpose, special plants with anthelmintic properties are collected, decoctions and tinctures are prepared from them.
- Dry mixture of cloves, tansy and wormwood.Take herbs in equal amounts, mix and eat 5 gr. of this mixture daily on an empty stomach, drink plenty of warm water. The course of treatment is 30 days.
- A decoction of wormwood.This remedy for worms in small quantities is very effective, but if it is exceeded, it has a negative effect on the body. Mix centaury and wormwood in equal proportions, separate 30 gr. mixture, pour a glass of water and simmer in a water bath for 30 minutes. The decoction is drunk half an hour before bedtime.
- Infusion of celandine.Grind the leaves and roots of the plant, separate 20-30 grams, pour 200 ml of boiling water, wrap in a towel and leave to cool. Then strain the mixture and take it twice a day for 3 days. Celandine belongs to the category of poisonous plants, but in small quantities it is absolutely safe and very effective in the treatment of stubborn parasites.
- Elecampane tincture.Mix in equal proportions elecampane root, tansy flowers and dry blueberries. Separate about 40 gr. and pour a glass of water. Boil the mixture over low heat for about half an hour. Drink 5 tablespoons for 7 days.
Onion treatment
Treatment of worms with folk remedies includes the use of products available to everyone. Onion has an excellent antimicrobial effect and is also used in the fight against helminthiasis:
- cut the middle onion a little with a knife, pour a glass of warm water, leave overnight. In the morning on an empty stomach, drink onion tincture;
- twist the onion in a meat grinder, squeeze out the juice, combine with the juice of a three-year-old aloe and a spoonful of honey. This mixture should be eaten three times a day;
- Twist a few medium onions through a meat grinder, pour half a liter of vodka. Infuse for 10-12 days, then strain and take a tablespoon three times a day before meals.
It is important to know!Categories of people who are prohibited from taking alcohol medicines can use water infusions.
garlic treatment
Traditional medicine offers several ways to quickly get rid of worms with garlic:
- rub a clove of garlic on a fine grater, mix with a liter of warm boiled water and make an enema before going to bed;
- crushed garlic add a glass of warm milk and drink before going to bed, this method is effective in treating a child from worms;
- make a mixture of garlic, egg yolk, salted herring and warm milk. You need to take it in 100 gr. several times a day, such a remedy is very effective for tapeworm.
Other remedies for worms
There are many ways to get rid of worms. This can be done using conventional means.
Walnuts
Pass a few green nuts through a meat grinder along with the shell. Bring a glass of water to a boil, salt a little and pour nuts over it. Wrap the mixture and leave for about 3 hours. Then strain and drink the entire infusion at a time.
Sauerkraut
Squeeze out the juice of sauerkraut and drink a few tablespoons on an empty stomach.
aspen bark
Five tablespoons of dry bark pour half a liter of vodka. Keep for 7 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the container. Strain the tincture and take a teaspoon three to four times a day before meals. The treatment time is 21 days.
pumpkin seeds
There are several ways to get rid of worms in 1 day using pumpkin seeds. To enhance the anthelmintic effect, they can be combined with other products:
- seeds and honey - twist a glass of peeled seeds through a meat grinder, add a little melted honey and warm water. Eat the mixture on an empty stomach, drink a laxative after two to three hours;
- seeds and garlic - fry the seeds a little in a dry frying pan and mix with three large cloves of chopped garlic. Add 20 gr. fresh honey, insist 12 hours and eat on an empty stomach.
- seeds and milk - grind the seeds and eat with warm milk.
Pumpkin seeds are one of the most effective and safe ways to get rid of helminthiasis.
Cognac treatment
Traditional medicine recommends several ways to get rid of worms in adults with cognac. And although many are skeptical about such treatment, when used correctly, this drink quickly and safely helps to get rid of helminths.
Dilute 50-70 ml of cognac with the same amount of tea and drink before going to bed. When a person falls asleep, a mixture of cognac and tea helps the worms to lag behind the walls of the internal organs, then they become especially vulnerable. 2 hours after taking cognac, you need to get up and take a strong laxative.
Treatment of helminthiasis in children
Traditional medicine provides many safe ways to get rid of worms in children. This is very important, because the child's body is still very fragile and vulnerable. But, unfortunately, kids do not always understand the need for treatment. So that it is not unpleasant and painful, there are recipes that the little patient will like:
- carrot-honey juice - mix freshly squeezed carrot juice with a tablespoon of fresh honey. If the child loves carrots, you can simply grate it, add honey and let the baby eat it;
- roast pumpkin seeds a little, grind, mix with honey. The child will eat this mixture with pleasure.
If the symptoms are threatening, herbal decoctions, garlic enemas and laxatives are used.
Prevention
Any disease is better to prevent than to treat, therefore, in order to avoid parasites entering the body, you should follow a few simple rules:
- wash your hands as often as possible, especially after the street and before eating;
- wash all vegetables and fruits eaten;
- subject to thorough heat treatment of fish and meat products;
- cut meat, fish and vegetables on different cutting boards;
- limit contact with street animals;
- pets systematically show the veterinarian.
Helminthiasis is a very unpleasant disease, but with the right treatment, you can get rid of it very quickly.