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

Parasites are the simplest organisms that live on humans. For nutrition, they use cells, vitamins, substances, tissues - all for the benefit of our health.

In addition, parasites are known to poison the body by releasing harmful substances. Let us consider in more detail the symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body, its habitat, how to get rid of them and preventive measures against their appearance.

Damage caused by parasites on the body

Firstly, the organs' ability to work is interrupted, that is, an inflammation occurs that destroys the tissues. Often, these creatures foreign to us produce toxins, which in time contribute to the poisoning of the entire organism.

The microorganisms that live in the intestines feed on nutrients that enter the stomach together with food. As a result, the first symptom of the presence of a parasite in the body appears: a person has a slowdown in growth, as well as a violation of 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, for their own defense, they release substances that inactivate enzymes that process food during metabolism.

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

Common parasites

The most common human parasites 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 color, causing diseases such as enterobiasis;
• Roundwormsare parasitic worms whose vital activity occurs in the intestinal tract. The length of the sexually mature man reaches 24 cm, and that of the woman 40 cm;
• whipworm- ranks 3rd in terms of disease frequency. Infection with this parasite causes a disease - tricocephalosis. The female of this parasite is large, reaching 5, 5 cm, the male is slightly smaller - 4 to 5 cm;
• Giardia- lives in two formations: vegetative and spores. In the first case, its vital activity occurs in the upper part of the small intestine, in the second - in the large intestine;
• cat worm- affects the liver and causes opistorchiasis to occur;

• Trichinella- round worms. Causes helminthic invasion;
• toxocara- similar to the roundworm, only the diameter of the larva is 0. 02 mm;
• intestinal acne- a filamentous parasite up to 2 mm in length;
• nekator- toothed worm larvae enter the body through the pores of the legs while walking barefoot. Its path begins in the right atrium and ends in the pulmonary artery. Breaking through the capillary walls, they enter the alveoli and, from there, through the respiratory tract to the pharynx.

Ways of infection

You can be infected in different ways. Each of them is associated with the development cycle of a specific parasite. However, in medicine, there are three main sources of infection:

1. Through food and water.However, contamination often occurs due to improper storage and preparation. But sometimes an initial infection occurs, that is, when a product infected with parasites undergoes an inadequate heat treatment;
2. Using the home contact method.In this case, the infection is transmitted by another person or pet;
3. Through blood-sucking insects.This path is also known as transmission;
4. Through communication with pets,who walk on the street.

There are larvae capable of entering the human body independently. A symptom of the presence of a parasite in this way is dermatosis. In this case, the larva reaches the skin, bites on its own and ends up entering the host's body.

Signs of the presence of parasites

We suggest to consider 10 main characteristics:

1. Constipation.Blockage of the organs of the digestive system can occur because the large size of the worms interferes with the normal course of peristalsis or secretions. An abundance of them closes the ducts (biliary and intestinal), complicating the evacuation process.
2. Diarrhea.There are parasitic living organisms that produce hormone-like substances that cause watery bowel movements.

3. Bloating, gasesis another factor in the presence of worms. If you do not pay attention to periodic swelling, the symptom of the presence of parasites will appear in the human body with varying intensity and for several months, sometimes years.
4. Irritable bowel syndrome.Parasites can not only irritate, but also cause inflammation. As a result, this leads to a decrease in the rate of assimilation of substances.

5. Pain in muscle tissues and joints.To find the most comfortable environment, some microorganisms move in the body. More often, they choose muscles or joint fluid. Thus, the person feels pain and often attributes the symptom to the effects of arthritis. In addition, the symptom is considered the result of an injury to the worms of muscle tissue.
6. Allergy.Toxins often increase the dose of eosinophil production. It is this substance that ignites tissues and causes allergies.
7. Skin problems.Often, worms cause rashes, eczema, hives. Its presence also results in skin ulcers, dermatitis, swelling and papillomas. When the gastrointestinal tract is infected, the face is covered with initial wrinkles, baldness appears, cracks are visible on the heels and the nails become brittle.
8. Anemia.As mentioned earlier, parasites suck up all the nutrients and a large number of them cause blood loss. As a result, the body lacks iron.
9. Too much.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 the parasites.
10. Nervousness.The toxins produced by microorganisms irritate the central nervous system. As a result, the person develops depression, an increase in 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 location of their vital activity, parasites are divided into 2 types:

1. Endoparasites(worms, lamblia, echinococcus, etc. ) - those who live inside;
2. Ectoparasites,living outdoors (lice, fleas, bedbugs).

Ectoparasite infestation 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.

Determining endoparasite infestation is more difficult, because they live inside the body. These parasites learned to adapt to their host's body during evolution. Studies have shown 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 made 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 headaches;
• teeth grinding while sleeping;
edema of the limbs;
• pain in the joints and muscles;
• disorder of the central nervous system;
• itching in the perineum and anus.

Treatment is 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 the 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 enterobiasis: mebendazole;
• of paragonimiasis, schistosomiasis, opistorrchiasis,
• for echinococcus: mebendazole;
• of bovine tapeworm: praziquantel.

Folk folk remedies

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

Cleans the body of enterobionts with nuts.Pour 0, 5 liters of vodka into the green crust of 15 nuts and place in a dark place for a month. Take within 5 days, after dissolving a drop of the tincture in 0. 1 liter of water. After that, increase the dosage to 2 -2, 5 teaspoons. and take 2 times a day for an entire year.

Purification with the absinthe medicinal plant.Grind seeds from dry plants. Reception should start with a dash. By the 15th day of hospitalization, the dosage should reach 1, 5 hours, after taking 0, 5 teaspoon a day. Finally, use the same dosage only once a week.

Cleaning the body with clove seeds.Grind the seeds to a powdery state. You need to start with 1, 5 teaspoon, gradually reducing the dosage to one spoon. The admission course is 10 days.

Infection prevention

As soon as the parasite enters our body, it goes through 3 environments:

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

If everything is in order with all the barriers, you will not be afraid of a single parasite. Even if it is already in the body, it will be excreted naturally. But when at least one barrier is breached, it signals a breach of the entire system.

First,to prevent infections, it is necessary to regularly observe hand and body hygiene, clean the oral cavity: heal sick teeth, bleeding gums, stomatitis, get rid of anuisance unpleasant odor.

Second, establish a drinking regimeand follow a proper diet.

Third, eliminate bile stagnation.

And, of course, for the prevention of parasitic diseases, don't forget the general hygiene rules.