The oldest parasites of humanity, perfectly installed in the body, are worms. Symptoms of parasites in the human body do not always appear in the initial stage of infection. Sometimes they are similar to the clinical manifestations of other diseases. These are important factors that every adult should remember.
General information
It is difficult to imagine where they come from when parasites appear in the human body and how easily they adapt to the human body. The simplest ones are found on the hands, on the skin and inside the organs. Each of them chooses that part of the body for their vital activity, where the conditions are more favorable. Parasitic organisms are present in both adults and children. And the reasons for their appearance are varied.
Types of classification
Over the years of development of microorganisms, its structure has been simplified, fixative and genital organs, internal breathing have been formed. Thanks to this, they can live and develop without oxygen. The parasitic organisms that cause a pathological condition are divided into three main groups:
- The simplest.The group includes a large number of creatures, but common: lamblia, Trichomonas, toxoplasmosis.
- Ectoparasites.They live on the surface of the human body: lice, ticks.
- Worms.The group includes parasitic creatures: roundworms, worms, echinococcus, opisthorchis and many others.
According to the distribution location
There are parasites:
- Found everywhere (ubiquitous).
- Found in a specific climate zone (tropical).
How they appear on the body
- Geohelminthiasis.The group includes helminths that live in the human body. Gradually, into adulthood, they move into a lifeless environment.
- Biohelminthiasis.The peculiarity of the group is that the worm develops outside the human body, but man is the final host of the parasitic individual.
- Contact helminthiasis.They develop in the human body, are secreted by mature individuals, infecting other people.
By concentration in the body
- Skylights.Parasitic worms in the cavity live in the intestine or other luminal organ.
- Fabric.This group includes parasitic creatures that live in the human body.
By location on the body
- External parasitic species (mites, lice).
- Internal helminths:
- roundworms (pinworms, roundworms);
- flatworms:
- worms
- (opisthorchis, schistosomes);
- tapeworms (tapeworms, tapeworms);
- Bacteria that cause bacteriosis.
- The simplest parasites.
- Fungal.
Parasites in children and adults and natural defenses
Parasitic infestations in a child's body are more common than in an adult. The location of parasites on a child's body is especially dangerous. It is difficult to identify parasites at an early stage. Children's immune defenses are severely weakened. Weak immunity increases the rate of helminth development, developing parasitic diseases. The amount of waste products increases, causing poisoning.
The defense of an adult organism against parasites is stronger. The first barrier to neutralize them is the enzymes found in the oral cavity in adults. The next test is stomach acid. And intestinal immunity is able to completely destroy any parasites in the body. These forms of protection are not enough for a patient and a baby.
Symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body
What signs of parasites in the body should we pay attention to? The symptoms of the presence of parasites in the body are closely related to the location of their location, differ in variability. But the processes of its influence are always the same and interconnected:
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- allergic reaction;
- protein-energy deficiency; vitamin deficiency;
- decreased immunity.
Parasitic diseases caused by parasitic worms go through various stages of development. The nature of the stage depends on the first signs of parasites in the body:
- Sharp.It is characterized by general intoxication, as a result, allergies. The allergic reaction is more pronounced in children. The following symptoms also come together:
- increased body temperature;
- muscle pain;
- enlarged lymph nodes;
- digestive disorders;
- irritability;
- inflammatory processes in the respiratory tract;
- weight loss;
- damage to the nervous system (depression, irritability).
- Chronic(associated with organ damage). Parasitic diseases become chronic and are characterized by organ dysfunction:
- Damage to the intestines leads to intestinal obstruction, colitis.
- Signs of hepatitis and cholecystitis prevail when located in the biliary tract (often the concepts of heartburn and parasites become inseparable).
- There are parasitic worms, such as trichinosis, that can affect the cardiovascular system.
The appearance of a person is the main indicator of a violation of the correct functioning of Organs internal organs.
What is the effect on the human body?
Parasitic invasion of the human body is the cause of disorders of vital functions and deterioration of health. The risk group includes babies and the elderly. The amount, the place of concentration, the period of time from the moment of infection and the general condition of the patient affect the type of damage that will be caused to a person.
Mechanical violations
Having small suction cups on their bodies, parasites in humans can attach themselves to the walls of any organ. This leads to tissue damage. In addition, pathogens actively grow, multiply and come together in a group, forming an entire lump. This leads to the formation of obstruction in the organ. When parasitic creatures are large, this situation is doubly dangerous.
Nutrient reduction
Once in Organs human organs, worms reduce the protective function of human immunity. They feed on vitamins and nutrients essential for human health. Finding themselves in an environment favorable to their existence, they increase in size and quantity. They need more and more vitamins and nutrients for life. A person loses weight, during the exam vitamin deficiency can be detected.
Toxic damage from parasites
Parasitic creatures not only live in organs, but also secrete waste. These are dangerous poisons that poison the body. Organismic parasites can disrupt the regulation of protein metabolism. And this substance is an important structural component of cells and tissues. Traces of parasites in humans are immediately manifested by allergic reactions, decreased immune defense and nervous breakdown.
Diagnostic methods
The known diagnostic method - stool analysis - is ineffective. Worm eggs are examined under a microscope. It is difficult to find them, as they are postponed after a certain time, not every day. To discover its presence, the stool must be removed for analysis within 3 weeks, several times. This is inconvenient, which is why more advanced diagnostic methods have emerged in modern medicine:
- Immunoassay.The efficiency of the method is around 90%. It is based on the ability of antibodies to change color. With the help of the analysis, it is possible to recognize the type, the quantity, to trace the course of the development of the disease with parasites.
- Hemoscanning.Intrusion detection is performed using a relatively new method. A blood test is done immediately after taking a finger prick sample.
- Computer diagnostics.Exposure to electromagnetic waves helps to identify the presence of worms in organs and possible parasitic diseases.
- MRI of the abdomen.Allows you to identify pockets of parasitic location.
Therapy resources
It is not difficult to understand which doctor treats helminth infestations. The number of parasitic protozoa and worms is quite large, there are also sufficient treatment methods and specialists for therapy. Parasite treatment is carried out by therapists, parasitologists. The fight against worms includes a set of measures, carried out according to the scheme, taking into account the individual factors of the patient. Which drugs are used most often and for what types of parasites?
Treatment with medication
First, the body needs to be prepared for treatment against parasites. Special agents bind all harmful secretions from parasitic organisms and remove them naturally. Then they start antiparasitic therapy. As a rule, all drugs in the public domain are offered in pharmacies. Medicines are most often produced in the form of tablets, but there are suspensions, creams, suppositories.
Self-treatment is not recommended. The drug is selected by an expert, based on test results and other factors.
After a course of drug treatment, the patient must undergo repeated tests.
Therapy with folk remedies
The treatment of parasites with drugs is toxic. A safe way to deal with invasions at home is treatment with folk remedies. You can recover at home with the help of:
- Pumpkin, honey and jam seeds. The agent is taken on an empty stomach, in small portions.
- Onions and boiled water. Insist 10 hours, drink 100 ml for 4 days.
- Horseradish and garlic. In equal amounts, the plants are served with vodka, he insisted for 10 days. Drink 1 tbsp. l a day.
How to avoid infection?
Fighting parasites is difficult. Parasite treatment does not always work the first time. Observance of the basic rules will help to prevent infection by parasites, prevent all diseases:
- Mandatory hand washing before eating, after going to the bathroom.
- Complete processing of fish and meat.
- Compliance with personal hygiene rules (especially among girls).
It should be understood that it is very difficult to avoid parasites constantly in public places. Therefore, once a year, not forgetting each hygiene rule, it is important to drink an antiparasitic for prevention. Only an expert can refer you. Remember that self-medication is dangerous. This can turn prevention into a major problem.