How to determine the presence of parasites in the human body.

Parasites are the simplest organisms that live in humans. For nutrition they use cells, vitamins, substances, tissues - everything that benefits our health.

In addition, parasites are known to poison the body by releasing harmful substances. Let's take a closer look at the symptoms of parasites in the human body, their habitat, how to get rid of them and preventive measures against their appearance.

Damage from parasites in the body

In the first place, the functioning of the organs is impaired, namely inflammation occurs, which destroys the tissues. Often these alien beings produce toxins that over time contribute to the poisoning of the whole organism.

Microorganisms that live in the gut feed on nutrients that enter the stomach along with food. As a result, the first symptom of the presence of a parasite in the body appears: a person has a growth retardation, as well as impaired mental and physical development.

Parasites have the ability to live for years, and eggs with larvae are very resistant to the surrounding microflora.For example, in the digestive system, they secrete substances that inactivate the enzymes that process food during metabolism.

Subsequently, the digestive processes are disrupted. Therefore, sometimes the symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body often resemble gastrointestinal diseases.

Common parasites

The most common parasites in humans are as follows:

• lice- the bite of these arthropods first irritates the skin and then turns into eczema or purulent lesions;
• pinworms- small round worms with a white tinge, causing a disease such as enterobiosis;
• roundwormsare parasitic worms whose vital activity takes place in the intestinal tract. The length of the male sexually mature individual reaches 24 cm, and the female up to 40 cm;
• whipworm- ranks 3rd in incidence of the disease. Infection with this parasite causes a disease - trichocephaly. The female of this parasite is large, reaching 5, 5 cm, the male is slightly smaller - from 4 to 5 cm;
• Giardia- live in two formations: vegetative and spore forms. In the first case their vital activity is carried out in the upper part of the small intestine, in the second - in the large intestine;
• feline methyl- affects the liver and provokes opisthorchiasis;

• Trichinella- roundworms. They cause helminth infestation;
• toxocara- similar to the roundworm, only the diameter of the larva is 0, 02 mm;
• intestinal acne- filamentous parasite up to 2 mm long;
• some- The larvae of the toothworm enter the body through the pores of the legs while walking barefoot. Their pathway begins with the right atrium and ends with the pulmonary artery. Breaking the walls of the capillaries, they enter the alveoli and from there through the airways into the pharynx.

Pathways of infection

You can get infected in different ways. Each of them is associated with the development cycle of a particular parasite. In medicine, however, there are 3 main sources of infection:

1. Through food and water.However, contamination is often caused by improper storage and preparation. But sometimes there is an initial infection, ie when a product infected with parasites has undergone poor heat treatment;
2. Through the contact-household method.In this case, the infection is transmitted by another person or pet;
3. Through blood-sucking insects.This time is also known as transmission;
4. By communicating with petswalking down the street.

There are larvae that can enter the human body independently. A symptom of the presence of a parasite of this form is a dermatobial disease. In this case, the larva falls on the skin, gnaws it on its own and enters the host's body.

Signs of parasites

We offer to look at 10 main features:

1. Constipation.Blockage of the digestive system can occur, as the large size of the worms interferes with the normal course of peristalsis or secretions. The abundance of them closes the ducts (bile and intestines), thus complicating the process of bowel movement.
2. Diarrhea.There are parasitic living organisms that produce hormone-like substances that cause watery bowel movements.

3. Flatulence, gasis another factor in the presence of worms. If you do not pay attention to the periodic bloating, then the symptom of the presence of parasites will appear in the human body with varying intensity and for several months and sometimes years.
4. Irritable bowel syndrome.Parasites can not only irritate but also provoke inflammation. As a result, it reduces the rate of absorption of substances.

5. Muscle and joint pain.To find the most comfortable environment, some microorganisms move in the body. More often they choose muscle or joint fluid. In this way, a person experiences pain and often attributes the symptom to the effects of arthritis. Also, the symptom is considered to be the result of a worm injury to the muscle tissue.
6. Allergy.Toxins often increase the dose of eosinophil production. It is this substance that inflames tissues and provokes allergies.
7. Skin problems.Worms often cause rashes, eczema, urticaria. Their presence also leads to skin ulcers, dermatitis, swelling and papillomas. When the gastrointestinal tract is infected, the face is covered with early wrinkles, baldness appears, cracks are visible on the heels and the nails become brittle.
8. Anemia.As mentioned earlier, parasites absorb all the nutrients and a large amount of them causes blood loss. As a result, the body lacks iron.
9. Overweight.The symptom is associated with the defeat of the body by tapeworms, it means one thing: a protective reaction of the human body due to poisoning with products that contribute to the vital activity of parasites.
10. Nervousness.Toxins produced by microorganisms irritate the central nervous system. As a result, a person develops depression, increased anxiety and nervousness.

Pay attention! Diarrhea and constipation are not only the consequences of malnutrition, but also the first symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body.

How to identify by appearance

According to the place of their vital activity, parasites are divided into 2 types:

1. Endoparasites(worms, giardia, echinococci, etc. ) - those that live inside;
2. Ectoparasitesliving outside (lice, fleas, bedbugs).

Ectoparasite invasion can be easily identified by appearance. A rash appears on the body, accompanied by itching, redness and burning. Often small wounds (penetration sites) remain at the site of the bite.

Identifying an infection with endoparasites is more difficult because they live in the body. These parasites have learned to adapt to the body of their host during evolution. Studies show that it sometimes takes months or even decades from the time of infection to the onset of primary symptoms.

How to diagnose a disease

The diagnosis of invasion is possible by the following symptoms:

• pale skin;
• gastrointestinal problems;
• lesion of the upper layer of the dermis;
• cosmetic problems;
• weight jumps;
• occurrence of chronic fatigue syndrome;
• regular headache;
• gnashing of teeth during sleep;
• swelling of the limbs;
• joint and muscle pain;
• central nervous system disorder;
• itching in the perineum and anus.

Is treatment always necessary

When infected, the human body weakens, becomes allergic and is poisoned by toxins. Of course, the rapid development of these symptoms is not observed, but lack of treatment often causes serious health problems.

Medicines from the pharmacy

The most effective drugs include the following drugs:

• for ascariasis: piperazine adipate and pyrantel;
• for enterobiosis: mebendazole;
• from paragonimiasis, schistosomiasis, opisthorchiasis,
• for echinococci: mebendazole;
• from beef tapeworm: praziquantel.

Popular folk remedies

In addition to garlic and white pumpkin seeds, as the three most useful products to combat parasitic attack, nature has created 3 plants that can cleanse the human body when the first symptoms of parasite infestation appear: cloves, walnuts and wormwood.

Cleansing the body of enterobionts with walnuts.Pour 0, 5 liters of vodka in the green bark of 15 walnuts and put in a dark place for a month. Take within 5 days, after dissolving a drop of tincture in 0, 1 liter of water. Then increase the dose to 2 -2, 5 tsp and take 2 times a day for a whole year.

Purification with the medicinal plant wormwood.Grind dry plant seeds. The reception should start with a pinch. By the 15th day of administration, the dosage should reach 1. 5 hours. Then take 0, 5 tsp per day. Finally, use the same dose only once a week.

Cleansing the body with cloves.Grind the seeds to a powder. You should start with 1, 5 tsp, gradually reducing the dose to one tablespoon. The course of admission is 10 days.

Prevent infections

Once the parasite enters our body, it passes through 3 environments:

1. Alkaline (oral cavity);
2. sour (stomach);
3. Alkaline (bile).

If everything is fine with each barrier, then you will not be afraid of any parasites. Even if it is already in the body, it will excrete naturally. But when at least one barrier is broken, it signals a violation of the whole system.

First,to prevent infection it is necessary to regularly observe the hygiene of the hands and the whole body, to tidy the oral cavity: to treat diseased teeth, bleeding gums, stomatitis, to get rid offrom an unpleasant odor.

Second, establish a drinking regimenand follow a proper diet.

Third, eliminate bile stagnation.

And, of course, for the prevention of parasitic diseases, do not forget about the general rules of hygiene.