Helminths, popularly called worms, are parasites that live in the human body and cause 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. These parasites, although they cause many problems, do not pose a particular threat to health. But there are other organisms that can cause irreparable damage to the human body, these include the echinococcus, the alveococcus, the bovine tapeworm, a tapeworm that can reach several meters in length.
There are many reasons for worms to enter the body, this can happen if:
- a person neglects the rules of personal hygiene;
- does not comply with hygiene standards when preparing food;
- eat poorly thermally processed foods;
- eat unwashed vegetables and fruits;
- do not wash your 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);
- it is often found next to a diseased 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:
- Difficulty defecating - some types of worms can block the intestines and cause constipation;
- diarrhea - frequent diarrhea may indicate helminthiasis, since these parasites secrete substances that cause watery stools;
- gas formation is a fairly common phenomenon, but if this has been observed for more than 14 days, then most likely the 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 - the worms make their way to the muscles and move there, which is the cause of the pain;
- deterioration of 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 decreases, this means that parasites extract useful substances from it;
- anemia - helminths extract nutrients from the blood, which leads to a decrease in hemoglobin in the blood;
- severe itching in the anus - a symptom occurs due to the release of worms from the body;
- grinding your 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, because of which restless sleep or insomnia may appear;
- fever and cough - the presence of helminths can cause shortness of breath and symptoms of acute respiratory infections.
Before fighting the worms, you must pass tests to identify them.
What are dangerous worms?
Evolutionary parasites perfectly adapted to the internal environment of man. In most cases, people suffering from helminthiasis who come 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 attach themselves 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 a wrong diagnosis, confusing the symptoms. How to remove worms from the body, preventing their destruction? It is very important to know that curing worms is only half the battle, because the decomposition products that remain after them continue to poison the body. Therefore, you need to get rid of them as soon as possible.
treatment methods
There are two ways to remove worms from a person - this is drug therapy and traditional medicine. Getting rid of worms with drugs is divided into three stages: preparatory, therapeutic and restorative. Medications are broad and narrow spectrum. Broad-spectrum drugs can kill any type of parasite, narrow-spectrum drugs are prescribed for the treatment of certain types of worms. The most effective of them are:
- carbamic acid methyl ester: available in tablet form, treats enterobiasis and trichuriasis;
- tetrahydropyrimidine derivative - is available in the form of a suspension or tablets, it 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 get rid of intestinal worms. In addition, it is prescribed for bovine and porcine tapeworms, Giardia and roundworm. The drug destroys not only adult parasites, but also their larvae.
There are still many drugs that help recover from both worms and their decomposition 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, malaise and fatigue. Destroying parasites, drugs simultaneously damage the microflora of the whole organism, and in this regard, alternative medicine is an excellent alternative to conservative treatment.
Folk remedies offer many 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 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 clove, 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 amounts 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. mix, pour a glass of water and simmer in a water bath for 30 minutes. The decoction is drunk half an hour before bedtime.
- Celandine infusion.Grind the leaves and roots of the plant, separate 20-30 grams, pour 200 ml of boiling water, wrap in a towel and let cool. Then strain the mixture and drink 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 treating stubborn parasites.
- Elecampane tincture.Mix in equal proportions elecampane root, tansy flowers and dried cranberries. 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 three-year-old aloe and a tablespoon 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 drugs with alcohol 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 bedtime;
- crushed garlic add a glass of warm milk and drink before bedtime, this method is effective in treating a child against 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 some green walnuts through a meat grinder along with the shell. Boil a glass of water, add salt and pepper a little and pour the walnuts on top. Wrap the mixture and leave it for about 3 hours. Then strain and drink the entire infusion at once.
Sauerkraut
Squeeze the sauerkraut juice 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 or 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, take a laxative after two to three hours;
- seeds and garlic: lightly fry the seeds in a dry frying pan and mix with three large cloves of minced 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 safest 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 helps to get rid of helminths quickly and safely.
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 drinking 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, children 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 juice and honey: mix freshly squeezed carrot juice with a tablespoon of fresh honey. If the child loves carrots, he can simply grate them, add honey and let the baby eat them;
- 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 prevent parasites from entering the body, you need to follow a few simple rules:
- wash your hands as often as possible, especially after going outside and before eating;
- wash all the vegetables and fruits consumed;
- subject to full 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 vet.
Helminthiasis is a very unpleasant disease, but with proper treatment, you can get rid of it very quickly.