Helminths, popularly called worms, are parasites that live in the human body and provoke various deviations. This disease is called helminthiasis. Experts can name several hundred helminths, among which the most common are pinworms, roundworms, cat flukes and others. Such 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, they include echinococcus, alveococcus, bovine tapeworm - tapeworm that can reach several meters in length.
There are many reasons for worms to enter the body, this can happen if:
- one ignores the rules of personal hygiene;
- does not observe the hygienic norms when preparing food;
- eats poorly cooked foods;
- eat unwashed vegetables and fruits;
- do not wash hands after contact with animals;
- bathe in a polluted river or lake;
- has been bitten by an insect (although bite infection is extremely rare);
- often found in patients with helminthiasis.
Symptoms of helminthiasis
How to get rid of helminths, if the presence of most of them has no symptoms? However, there are some very eloquent signs:
- difficulty moving the gut - some types of helminths can block the gut, causing constipation;
- diarrhea - frequent diarrhea may indicate helminthiasis, as these parasites secrete substances that provoke watery stools;
- gas formation is quite common, but if it is observed for more than 14 days, then most likely the worms have settled in the body;
- allergy - substances released by worms are synthesized in the body by eosinophils - these are cells that provoke allergies;
- muscle and joint pain - the worms make their way into the muscles and move there, which is the cause of the pain;
- deterioration of appearance - with helminthiasis often appear external signs of infection - wrinkles, acne, rashes, dry skin, brittle nails, hair loss may occur;
- change in body weight - the body responds to foreign invasion by gaining weight, and if the weight decreases, it means that the parasites draw nutrients from it;
- anemia - helminths absorb nutrients from the blood, which leads to a decrease in hemoglobin in the blood;
- severe itching of the anus - a symptom occurs due to the release of worms from the body;
- gnashing teeth in sleep;
- increased fatigue - acute lack of nutrients leads to fatigue and apathy;
- insomnia - the body begins an active fight against helminths, which can lead to restless sleep or insomnia;
- fever and cough - the presence of helminths can provoke difficulty breathing and symptoms of acute respiratory infections.
Before you fight worms, you must pass tests to identify them.
What are dangerous worms
Developing, parasites perfectly adapted to the internal environment of man. Most often, people suffering from helminthiasis, coming 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 adhere tightly to the walls of the intestine 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 misdiagnose, confusing the symptoms. How to remove worms from the body, preventing its destruction? It is very important to know that curing worms is only half the battle, because the decay products left behind continue to poison the body. That is why you need to get rid of them as soon as possible.
Methods of treatment
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. The drugs have a wide and narrow range. Broad-spectrum drugs can kill all kinds of parasites, narrow-spectrum drugs are prescribed to treat certain types of worms. The most effective of them are:
- carbamic acid methyl ester - available in tablet form, treats enterobiosis and trichuria;
- tetrahydropyrimidine derivative - available in the form of a suspension or tablets, prescribed for the treatment of ascariasis, enterobiosis and others. This drug can be used even during pregnancy, but prior consultation with a doctor is required;
- Derivative of benzimidazole carbamate - there are 3 types - suppositories, powder and tablets, in a child helps to remove pinworms. It is also prescribed for cattle and swine tapeworms, giardia and roundworms. The drug destroys not only adult parasites, but also their larvae.
There are still many drugs that help to recover from both worms and their breakdown products. But the disadvantage of conservative treatment is the toxicity of these drugs, as a result of which the patient after treatment has a headache, indigestion, allergies, malaise and fatigue. By 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 pharmaceuticals. They cause virtually no side effects, gently cleanse the body and help it 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 cloves, tansy and wormwood.Take herbs in equal amounts, stir and eat 5 g of this mixture daily on an empty stomach, drink very warm water. The course of treatment is 30 days.
- Decoction of wormwood.This remedy for worms in small quantities is very effective, but if exceeded, it has a negative effect on the body. Mix the centenarian and wormwood in equal proportions, separate 30 g of mixture, pour a glass of water and simmer in a water bath for 30 minutes. The decoction is drunk half an hour before bedtime.
- Infusion of celandine.Grind the leaves and roots of the plant, separate 20-30 grams, pour 200 ml of boiling water, wrap with a towel and leave to cool. Then strain the mixture and take 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 the treatment of persistent parasites.
- Elecampane tincture.Mix in equal proportions elecampane root, tansy flowers and dried blueberries. Take about 40 g and pour a glass of water. The mixture is boiled on low heat for about half an hour. Drink 5 tablespoons for 7 days.
Onion treatment
Treatment of worms with folk remedies involves the use of products accessible to all. Onions have an excellent antimicrobial effect and are also used in the fight against helminthiasis:
- cut a little medium onion with a knife, pour a glass of warm water, leave overnight. In the morning on an empty stomach drink onion tincture;
- turn the onion in a meat grinder, squeeze the juice, combine with the juice of three-year-old aloe and a spoonful of honey. This mixture should be eaten three times a day;
- Turn a few medium onions through a meat grinder, pour half a liter of vodka. Insist 10-12 days, then strain and take a tablespoon three times daily before meals.
It is important to know!Categories of people who are prohibited from taking alcohol can use water infusions.
treatment with garlic
Traditional medicine offers several ways to quickly get rid of worms with garlic:
- rub a clove of garlic on a fine grater, mix with one liter of warm boiled water and make an enema at bedtime;
- crushed garlic add a glass of warm milk and drink at bedtime, this method is effective in treating a child from worms;
- make a mixture of garlic, egg yolk, salted herring and warm milk. You should take 100 g several times a day, such a remedy is very effective for tapeworm.
Other means of treating worms
There are many ways to get rid of worms. This can be done by conventional means.
Walnuts
Pass a few green nuts through a meat grinder together with the shell. Bring a glass of water to a boil, add a little salt and nuts. Wrap the mixture and leave for about 3 hours. Then strain and drink the whole infusion at once.
sour cabbage
Squeeze the juice from the sauerkraut and drink a few tablespoons on an empty stomach.
aspen bark
Five tablespoons of dry bark pour half a liter of vodka. Store for 7 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the container. Strain the tincture and take one teaspoon three to four times daily before meals. The duration of treatment is 21 days.
pumpkin seeds
There are several ways to get rid of worms in 1 day with the help of pumpkin seeds. To enhance the anthelmintic effect, they can be combined with other products:
- seeds and honey - turn a cup of peeled seeds through a meat grinder, add a little melted honey and warm water. Eat the mixture on an empty stomach, drink a laxative after two or three hours;
- seeds and garlic - the seeds are lightly fried in a dry pan and mixed with three large cloves of chopped garlic. Add 20 g of 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 safe 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 a treatment, when used properly, this drink quickly and safely helps get rid of helminths.
Dilute 50-70 ml of cognac with the same amount of tea and drink before bedtime. 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 particularly vulnerable. 2 hours after taking cognac, you should 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. In order not to be unpleasant and painful, there are recipes that will appeal to the little patient:
- carrot juice - mix freshly squeezed carrot juice with a tablespoon of fresh honey. If the child loves carrots, you can just grate it, add honey and let the baby eat it;
- fry some pumpkin seeds, grind, mix with honey. The child will eat this mixture with pleasure.
If the symptoms are threatening, use herbal decoctions, garlic enemas and laxatives.
Prevention
Any disease is better to prevent than to cure, therefore, to avoid the entry of parasites into the body, you need to follow a few simple rules:
- wash your hands as often as possible, especially after the street and before eating;
- wash all eaten vegetables and fruits;
- subjected to thorough heat treatment of fish and meat products;
- cut meat, fish and vegetables on different cutting boards;
- limiting contact with street animals;
- pets systematically show to the veterinarian.
Helminthiasis is a very unpleasant disease, but with proper treatment you can get rid of it very quickly.