Worms - scientifically "helminths" - parasites in the human body. There are 200 known types of human parasites. They have their own structure, symptoms, method of penetration into the body. Parasites are divided into bio-, geo-, contact helminths.
Source classification:
- Biohelminths. They represent parasites that change "hosts". From insects, mollusks, to bulls and humans. Representatives: tapeworms - beef, pork, echinococcus.
- Geohelminths. Combine the worms with one "host". Roundworms, whip worms, nekator - the most famous worms.
- Contact helminths. Differences between contact helminths in ease of infection through the use of patient items. Pinworms are a bright representative, a common type of helminths.
Types of helminths common in humans
Treatment of helminthiasis involves knowledge of the types of human worms. The color of the worms is from white to reddish, brown. There are transparent worms - difficult to diagnose.
Round worms
A ringworm is a type of worm that has a round cross section, similar to an earthworm. representative:
- Ringworm is a type of parasitic worm that lives in the small intestine, reaching a length of 40 cm. The average lifespan of a ringworm is 1 year. Worms go through a long developmental pathway, starting with the intestines, lungs, egg development into larvae in the soil, and again entering the intestines. Ringworms are found in humans and animals. A person is not infected with animal ringworm.
- Pinworms are the simplest white parasites, size 0. 3-1. 2 cm. They are infected by shaking hands, underwear, inhaling dust, with ascaris eggs. The lifespan of pinworms is short - a maximum of 2 months. Pinworms often appear in children.
- Trichinella is a parasite, 0. 4 cm long. The cause of the attack is raw pork infected with larvae. Treatment of trichinosis is a difficult task. One can only get rid of part of the worms. The reason is the strangeness of their lives. Adult Trichinella mates in the gut and dies. Eggs from the intestine enter the muscle, where it is located and can become parasitic for years.
- Vlasoglava is a representative of roundworms, 3 cm long, inhabiting the large intestine. Helminths attach to the intestinal wall, sucking blood. The lifespan of a whip worm is 5 years.
tape worm
Tape parasites have earned their name because of the peculiarity of the body structure, which looks like tape. Flatworms can grow up to 20 m in size.
- Beef tapeworm is a large worm 10 m long, the cause of infection is insufficient roasting of beef. If there are tapeworm eggs in the meat, an infection will occur.
- The pig tapeworm is similar to the cow tapeworm, only 5 times shorter. The source of infection is pork.
- Wide tapeworms - adult helminths reach a length of 15 m. You can be infected with tapeworms from fish that live in freshwater springs.
- Echinococcus is called the most dangerous. The ability to penetrate the liver causes echinococcal cysts. Adult dog carriers, cats. Length - 4 cm Intrusion occurs using dirty door handles, toilet seats.
sucker
The group got its name because of the way it became parasitic on humans.
- Siberian flukes have an average length of 1 cm. Ingestion is triggered by the consumption of less salted fish that is not thermally processed. It is a parasite in the human gallbladder.
- Fasciola parasites in the gallbladder, have a length of up to 7 cm. The route of infection is raw water.
Methods of parasite attack
People who do not maintain cleanliness and hygiene at home can get helminthiasis. Under the shot falls "hygiene", washing hands convulsively after the walk, frying the meat thoroughly. Depending on the type of helminth, the infection occurs in different ways.
- Oral -fecal - helminth eggs enter through the mouth.
- Touch - this method is common when infected with cream worms. Helminths lay eggs on the anus, causing itching, brushing hand insemination. With unwashed hands, the infected person transfers the eggs to objects, door handles, etc.
- Through the water. Raw water is a place where the larvae of helminths (fasciola), which are harmful to health, live.
- Through the soil - sand, the soil is infected with helminth eggs. It is worth monitoring the length of the nail, if you need to dig in the ground, wash your hands thoroughly. Eggs can be swallowed through unwashed food.
You can be infected through insect bites - a relatively rare case.
Symptoms of helminthiasis
The first symptoms appear when helminthiasis reaches its peak. Symptoms appear depending on the type of worm.
A sudden decrease in weight, thin appearance, body aches, pale skin and itching in the anus are obvious signs of aggression.
Gastric tract disorders: vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, diarrhea and bloating, abdominal pain near the navel-a sign of the presence of helminths localized in the intestine.
Manifestations of rash, brittle nails and hair are indirect, but indicators of infection. With worms in the body of adults, children, intoxication occurs with worm waste. The body commonly treats human proteins as allergens, which cause skin rashes. Diseases such as allergic rhinitis, or urticaria, bronchial asthma are helminthic symptoms.
Persistent headaches are a symptom of worms. In cases where it is impossible to establish a diagnosis, the cause of the headache, painkillers do not help.
Decreased immunity, the immune response indicates a clear weakness of the body that appears with helminthiasis. Stomatitis, sinusitis, sinusitis, vaginosis - make you think about the prevention of helminths. All kinds of diseases can affect the human body.
The presence of worms is indicated by a disease that cannot be cured for a long time. Organs defeated by worms do not respond to treatment.
Diagnostics of helminthic invasion
Diagnostics, treatment - this should be entrusted to a professional. Infectious disease doctors who diagnose helminthiases will be able to draw the right conclusions. The infection specialist will be able to understand and determine the cause of the disease, localize it and prescribe treatment.
Parasites live in the intestines, organs, and tissues. A separate area diagnostic will not help to recreate the picture. Depending on the affected organ, tissue, the purpose of treatment depends.
For a complete diagnosis, it is worth conducting a full body examination: X-ray, taking analysis of feces, urine, phlegm of the lungs, scraping from the anus, scraping the navel, vagina (for girls), blood.
With x-rays, they saw the possibility of worm movement in the lungs-ascaris. In the blood, a high number of eosinophils indicates the presence of helminths. Fecal analysis was checked for the presence of worm eggs. It is easy to prescribe treatment for worms. Sputum is taken to check for the presence of ascaris larvae, etc.
If there is such an occurrence until helminths have appeared, it is worth starting therapy immediately.
Treatment
After a complete diagnosis, in the presence of helminths, treatment is prescribed - drug, folk or complex. It is true to cure worms. They do not heal long, but it all depends on the severity of the aggression.
Pharmaceutical supplies
Medicines are a more effective solution for helminths. After treatment of helminthiasis, the appearance of worms in people is reduced by the state of personal hygiene.
Chemotherapy drugs are used to eliminate parasites from the body. Here they are best suited. They are involved in influencing the biostructure, the bioprocess of parasites. By interrupting the work and paralyzing the worms, the tablet overcomes the task, and the worms are removed from the body in the feces.
Dosage, time interval and medication are prescribed by a doctor. In this case, the worm disease will be eliminated.
The way of the people
Nature is diverse - there are many ways to heal. The fight against worms has long roots. Traditional medicine is suitable for those who have some kind of contraindication, allergic reactions to drugs.
The main set of herbs, anthelmintic products: walnuts, pumpkin seeds, garlic, wormwood, tansy.
Wormwood plants will help if worms appear. Wormwood tincture is effective for tapeworms, ringworms. Pumpkin seeds, garlic are eaten simply, without additional processing. Tansy, like wormwood, is infused and then applied. These funds can be used as an anthelmintic or as a prophylactic agent.
After such treatment, the worms leave the body.
Prevention of helminths
If there are no signs of infection, but the possibility of appearance is frightening, it is worthwhile to carry out prevention. The most successful is medicine. When it comes to self -help, you can do it without pills.
To do prevention, you need to understand where the worms start, how they reproduce. Personal hygiene is important, but food should not be forgotten. Eating dried fish or sushi, steaks with blood threatens to be infected with tapeworms.
Personal hygiene, keeping the house clean, pets, family, eating only heat-processed foods, washed vegetables, berries, fruits-will save you from worm attacks.