Hello everyone, dear readers! Today the topic will be slippery and not very pleasant, but very relevant. I decided to dedicate it to parasites that are frequent "inhabitants" of our organisms. Just imagine that in the blood, intestines, under the skin there is a turbulent life at the moment. B-rr! One will shudder at the thought.
But today it is scientifically proven that half of the world's inhabitants are carriers of worms, of which there are about 200 species and "breeds". That is, theoretically, you also fall into the risk group. We donate tests, you know, not so often. We live for ourselves, go to work, to cafes and movies and seem to feel good. . .
Please wait. Are you OK? And chronic fatigue and a strange wet cough that does not go away for months do not bother you, diarrhea and constipation and other interruptions in the gastrointestinal tract? This is the same! But this is one of the signs of worms. Parasites in the human body provoke various symptoms. I also tried to summarize them in today's post.
Long, round, flat and more
What human parasites do you know? Worms? Rather, it is their common name. But the varieties are a huge slippery lump. Let's take it apart so we know who we're going to fight.
- Roundworms that live in the digestive system are the largest group. These include roundworms, side scrapers, whips, pinworms and some others. Their photos can be seen on the Internet "in stock". They come to us because of the famous unwashed hands, as well as unprocessed and dirty fruits and vegetables, from badly cooked meat and fish. If you have a cat or dog at home, then the likelihood of worms is much higher.
- The second type is tapeworms: tapeworms, echinococci, swine and bovine tapeworms. These helminths are much larger than the previous ones. Some of the broad tapeworms can be over 25 meters long! Such worms can feed on the whole body, absorbing the necessary substances in you with their surface. They do not have a definite territory of residence in the body, as they move freely throughout the body, also creeping into the brain and bone marrow. You can get infected by eating bad fried meat or half-baked fish. That's why I never buy these products in spontaneous markets, "by hand", because the sellers of these outlets have obviously not heard of veterinary control.
- Subcutaneous parasites (filamentous nematodes, heartworm) live under human skin. You can catch them in hot countries, such as Africa or India, from flies, mosquitoes or bedbugs. They are often seen: on the skin you will see a strange bulge, which when pressed will slip out from under the finger.
- Methyl worms: fascilopsis, liver fluke and others. Their habitat is the intestines, liver, pancreas. The source is unboiled polluted water, lightly salted, raw, poorly cooked fish.
- Tissue worms. They are located and parasitize in various tissues of our body, muscles, brain, connective tissues. You can catch the infection from wild and domestic animals: pigs, cats, horses, ducks and chickens.
Parasites in the human body: symptoms
Theoretically, each of the above types can make their invisible attacks from within at this point, and you don't even know it. Many live with worms inside and literally allow them to be swallowed for several years until a random analysis or physical examination by a doctor finds their eggs in your tests. These are silent pests that not only feed on you, but also have time to multiply and release toxins.
I immediately wanted to get a trial coupon, right? But first check for indirect signs of their presence. Just don't panic right away and don't diagnose yourself. Many of these symptoms overlap with other medical conditions.
So, you probably have worms if:
- You are suddenly anemic. Has the previous normal hemoglobin count decreased significantly? This may mean that helminths are the ones who steal the iron from you.
- You often feel bad for no reason and have strange abdominal pains. A detailed ultrasound examination of infected patients reveals many microcracks, ulcers, wounds of the intestinal mucosa and other organs. This can cause inflammation and pain.
- Now diarrhea, now constipation. Do you eat as usual and the nature of defecation has changed markedly? Constipation can be caused by giant worms or small worms weaving into a ball. They close the stool outlet like cork. Well, diarrhea is provoked by microhelminths, which destroy sodium and chlorides, which are responsible for the normal consistency of stool, diluting it.
- Breaks body, bones and joints. Worms can cause inflammation in the periarticular muscles and, as a result, discomfort.
- Acne, eczema, warts and other skin problems, as well as the deterioration of nails and hair, are caused by toxins released by parasites. Your liver cannot process so many harmful substances that it affects your skin and hair.
- Excessive weakness or rapid weight gain. Worms take away a lot of useful substances from us, losing them - we lose a lot of weight, but they also eat sugar - and due to the lack of it from time to time we eat breakfast and gain weight.
- Flatulence and bloating.
- Grinding teeth. It is said that this is one of the most obvious signs, because in a dream our body is relaxed and asleep, and the worms do not sleep, so there is an unconscious reaction - to clench your teeth and grind them.
- Poor immunity. Its reduction is due to the fact that the body has already thrown all its protection against parasites and simply does not have the strength for other viruses coming from outside.
- Drowsiness, lethargy, apathy and irritability with a normal diet and rest. Worms brazenly steal from us almost all the minerals and nutrients we need: potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium. Their absence affects the nervous system and well-being.
- Itching. It usually intensifies at night when the worms accumulate in the anus to lay eggs. Doctors say that at night we can meet the worm "face to face", catching them in their dirty business.
- Incomprehensible cough without a cold.
So, did you find 4-5 symptoms? Honestly, neither do I. And that means only one thing - it's time to go to the hospital to see a therapist, infectious disease specialist, immunologist or parasitologist. After a detailed examination, you will be prescribed the necessary medication.
Parasites in the human body: expulsion
Be prepared to treat your whole family. The rest of your household is also likely to be infected, as parasites are transmitted very quickly through personal hygiene items, household items and utensils.
Despite the fact that all worm medicines are sold in pharmacies freely and without a prescription, it is not necessary to choose them yourself. Some of them work only on a certain type of worms and are completely useless against others. In addition, these drugs have many contraindications.
Prevention against parasites with garlic
The folk remedies that our grandmothers used when there were no pills and pharmacies are also widespread. Doctors now recommend combining such home treatments with medical prescriptions, so we use all the herbs described below for prevention only.
- Anise infusion is good to add to a hot bath. After sitting in it for about half an hour, you will get rid of a small handful of worms. They just can't stand the pungent smell of this herb penetrating your skin, but you'll have to put up with it a bit.
- Common sorrel kills parasites with its acid. So do not hesitate to chew the washed leaves in spring and summer.
- Ordinary raw pumpkin seeds are excellent helminths.
- Drink steamed oak bark (200 ml - 2 tbsp).
- Tansy also has a good antiparasitic effect. To prepare the broth, pour a tablespoon of its flowers with a glass of boiling water and insist in a closed thermos for 4 hours. Take a healing mixture, after you have previously filtered it, 1 tbsp. spoon 4 times daily before meals.
- Eat more garlic, onions and horseradish. In worms, their pungent odors of death are similar and at the same time you will correct your destroyed immunity.
Don't think that one day all the parasites will leave your body in a friendly formation of their own free will. They will live inside and feed on you for a very long time, so it is better to start expelling them immediately, otherwise after a few years you will get gray, earthy skin, brittle hair, digestive problems and a deficiency of all usefulminerals. They will eat you alive, so don't let them do it!