The oldest parasite of humankind, perfectly settled in the body, is a worm. Symptoms of parasites in the human body do not always appear in the early stages of the infection. Sometimes they resemble the clinical manifestations of other diseases. These are important factors that every adult should remember.
General information
It's hard to imagine where they come from when the parasite appears in the human body and how easily they adapt to the human body. The simplest is 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 most favorable conditions are present. The parasite is found in both adults and children. And the reasons for their appearance are varied.
Types of taxonomy
Over the years of microbial development, their structure has been simplified, and the genitals and internal respiratory organs are formed. As a result, they can live and grow without oxygen. The parasites that cause the pathological condition are divided into three main groups:
- The simplest.This group includes a large number of, but common, organisms: lamblia, Trichomonas, toxoplasmosis.
- Parasite.Living on the surface of the human body: lice, mites.
- Worms.The group includes parasitic organisms such as: roundworm, pinworm, echinococcus, opisthorchis and many others.
By distribution location
There are parasites:
- Found everywhere (popular).
- Found in a specific climatic zone (tropical).
How they appear in the body
- Cysticercosis.Group includes all types of helminths that live in the human body. Gradually, for later life, they switch to a non-living environment.
- Biological filariasis.The special feature of the group is that the worms develop outside of the human body, of which humans are the ultimate host of the parasite.
- Contact helminth infection.They develop in the human body, secreted by an adult, and infect others.
According to the concentration in the body
- Well.Intestinal parasitic worms live in the intestine or other luminescent organs.
- Fabrics.This group includes parasitic organisms that live on the human body.
By localizing the body
- External parasitic specimens (ticks, lice).
- Inner helminth:
- roundworm (pinworm, roundworm);
- flattened worms:
- flukes (opisthorchis, schistosomes);
- tapeworms (tapeworms, tapeworms);
- Bacteria stimulate bacteria.
- The simplest parasites.
- Mushrooms.
Child and adult parasite and self-defense
Parasitic infections in children are more common than in adults. The localization of the parasite in the body of a child is especially dangerous. In the early stage, it is difficult to identify the parasite. The child's immune system is severely weakened. Weak immunity speeds up the development of helminths, the development of parasitic diseases. Increased amount of residue causes intoxication.
The protection of an adult organism from more powerful parasites. The first barrier to their detoxification is enzymes found in the oral cavity in adults. The next test is stomach acid. And intestinal immunity is capable of completely destroying any parasite in the body. Those are inadequate forms of protection for one sick person and one baby.
Symptoms of the parasite's presence in the human body
What signs of parasites should be noticed in the body? Symptoms of the parasite's presence in the body are closely related to their place of residence, vary in variability. But their influencing processes are always the same and are connected:
- toxic effects; allergic reaction
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- lacks protein-energy;
- vitamin deficiency;
- reduced immunity.
Parasitic diseases caused by parasitic worms go through many stages of development. The nature of the stage depends on the first signs of the parasite in the body:
- Sharp.It is characterized by a general intoxication, resulting in an allergy. Allergic reactions are more pronounced in children. The following symptoms are also involved:
- increased body temperature;
- myalgia;
- enlarged lymph nodes;
- digestive disorders;
- annoyed;
- inflammatory processes in the respiratory tract;
- lose weight;
- damages the nervous system (depression, irritability).
Chronic - (in connection with internal damage). Parasitic diseases become chronic and are characterized by organ dysfunction:
- Intestinal damage leads to intestinal obstruction, colitis.
- Common signs of hepatitis and cholecystitis are localized in the biliary tract (heartburn and parasitic concepts often become inseparable).
- There are parasitic worms, such as helminths, which can affect the cardiovascular system.
A person's appearance is a major sign of a violation of the correct functioning of the internal organs.
What effect does the human body have?
The parasite that enters the human body is the cause of life dysfunction and impaired health. The risk group includes infants and the elderly. The amount, where they are concentrated, the length of time since the time of infection, and the patient's general condition influence what kind of harm will be caused to a person.
Mechanical violation
There are small suction senses on the body, the parasite can attach itself to the wall of any organ. This leads to tissue damage. In addition, pathogens actively grow, multiply and gather into a group, forming a whole. This leads to the formation of a blockage in the organ. When the parasites are large, the situation is twice as dangerous.
Reducing nutrients
Once inside human organs, worms impair the human immune defense function. They feed on vitamins and nutrients that are essential for human health. Found in an environment conducive to their existence, they increase in size and number. They need more and more vitamins and nutrients for life. A person who has lost weight, can detect a vitamin deficiency on examination.
Toxic by parasites
Parasites not only live within their internal organs, but also secrete waste products. These are dangerous toxins that poison the body. Parasites can disrupt protein metabolism regulation. And this substance is an important structural component of cells and tissues. Traces of the human parasite are manifested immediately by allergic reactions, reduced immune defenses and neurasthenia.
Diagnostic method
The known diagnostic method - integral analysis - is not effective. Worm eggs are seen under a microscope. It is very difficult to find them, as they are postponed after a certain time, not every day. To find out about their presence, feces must be collected for analysis within 3 weeks, several times. This is inconvenient, which is why more advanced diagnostic methods have emerged in modern medicine:
- Immunoassay.The effectiveness of the method is about 90%. It is based on the antibodies' ability to change colors. With the help of analysis, it is possible to recognize the type, the number, to monitor the progression of the disease with the parasite.
- Scans the blood.Intrusion detection is done using a fairly new method. A blood test is done immediately after the sample is taken.
- Computer diagnostics.Exposure to electromagnetic waves helps to determine the presence of worms in organs and possible parasitic diseases.
- Abdominal MRI.Allows you to locate the local parasitic drives.
Features of therapy
It is not difficult to understand which doctors treat helminth infections. The number of protozoa and helminths is quite large, there are also enough therapies and therapists. Parasitic treatment is carried out by therapists, parasitic therapists. The fight against worms involves a series of measures, carried out according to the plan, taking into account the individual factors of the patient. What drugs are used more often, and what types of parasites are?
Drug treatment
First, the body needs to be prepared for its anti-parasitic treatment. The special substances bind to all the harmful secretions of the parasitic organisms and naturally remove them. Then, they started anti-parasitic therapy. As a rule, every drug in the public domain is provided in a pharmacy. The drug is usually produced in the form of tablets, but comes in the form of a suspension, cream, or suppository.
Do not self-treat. Medicinal products are selected by a specialist, based on test results and other factors.
After a course of drug treatment, the patient had to undergo many tests.
Treatment with folk remedies
Treatment of parasites with poison. A safe way to deal with home invasions is to treat it with folk remedies. You can recover at home with the help of:
- Pumpkin seeds, honey and jam. The drug is administered on an empty stomach, in small portions.
- Onions and boiled water. Press 10 hours, drink 100 ml for 4 days.
- Horseradish and garlic. In equal quantities, the plants are poured with vodka, insisted for 10 days. Drink 1 tbsp. l per day.
How can I avoid infection?
Anti parasitic is difficult. Treatment against parasites is not always effective the first time around. Following these basic rules will help avoid parasitic infections, prevent all diseases:
- It is imperative to wash hands before eating, after going to the toilet.
- Thoroughly process fish and meat.
- Observe the rules of personal hygiene (especially in girls).
Be aware that regularly in public places can be quite difficult to avoid parasites. So, once a year, not forgetting all the rules of hygiene, it is important to take antiparasitic drugs for prevention. Only an expert can appoint it. Remember, buying your own medicine is very dangerous. It can turn prevention into a big deal.