Today, medicine has a large number of drugs to fight parasites, both specific and broad spectrum. How to understand medicines for helminthiasis and choose the most suitable one? It is clear that the choice of such drugs requires an individual approach, taking into account the characteristics of the organism, the course of helminth infections and concomitant diseases. Doctor consultation and basic drug information will help make the right choice and buy acceptable medications for the treatment of parasites in the body.
Symptoms of parasitic infestation
Sometimes you can hear from people and opinions like that - why get rid of parasites, if they are increasingly used in weight loss programs. But such programs have no scientific basis and are often not the usual gossip.
In nature, no organism benefits from the parasitic activity of the worms within it. Sooner or later, this activity leads to the destruction of internal organs and the death of the parasite eating organism itself. Hence, our natural aversion to any parasite in the human body fully reflects the true state of the problem - they are harmful and dangerous for us.
How does helminthiasis manifest itself? Specific symptoms depend on the type of parasite that has settled in the body, but there are general symptoms typical of most worms:
- Anemia- most worms localize in the intestine lead to a violation of blood composition, especially iron deficiency and other forms of anemia.
- Inhalation in the biliary tract(cholestasis), constipation is also often the result of impaired motility and obstruction of the biliary tract caused by parasitic invasions.
- CFS- a condition known as chronic fatigue syndrome, accompanied by emotional instability, loss of concentration, memory loss, spikes in body temperature and intermittentContinuity of depression, which can also signal the body to eliminate the parasite.
- Discomfort, sleep disturbancewith frequent nights awake is the body's attempt to free itself from parasites and worms.
- Fluctuations in body weight(in both an increasing and decreasing direction) can be explained by impaired digestion, decreased blood sugar, hunger and force. the patient must transfer and gain weight, or vice versa, to lose weight - due to the presence of an "internal consumer". This fact uncovers the myth of the possible benefits that can be attributed to worms in humans.
- Skin problemscan result from the toxic action of opisthorchus, fungi, lamblia and other protozoan parasites. Most often they are manifested by urticaria, atopic dermatitis, and eczema.
- Allergic reactionscause indigestion, which leads to activation of the body's immune response, increasing the level of eosinophils in the blood.
- Epigastric discomfort and stools(diarrhea) are fairly clear signs of worms in the body.
- Joint and muscle paincan occur due to the movement of parasites in the body in search of a more favorable environment for them.
One of the hallmarks of helminthiasis in children is mental retardation and speech inhibition.
If you notice some of these signs in you or a loved one, you need to see a doctor and get tested.
Traditional treatments
Natural remedies from an arsenal of folk remedies for the treatment of helminthiasis, although they appear harmless, but require caution and caution in their use.
- Firstly, some plants are poisonous and overdose can lead to serious poisoning and side effects.
- Second, not all herbal formulas are equally suitable for adults and children.
- In the end, it is rarely possible to cure helminthiasis with the help of folk methods alone.
However, combined with basic remedies for various types of parasites in the human body, folk formulas will help speed up the healing process.
"Membrane" of a walnut
The bioactive substances contained in walnuts contribute to the normalization of metabolism, the functioning of the thyroid gland and gastrointestinal tract. To prepare the infusion, you need to grind the walnut shell (membrane) and add a teaspoon of the ingredients to 200 ml of boiling water. Drink 1/2 cup of sedated and tightened fluids on an empty stomach.
Pumpkin seeds
A good and most important remedy for parasites is the green-shelled pumpkin seeds. This is a special variety, the seeds of such a zucchini are not covered by a hard crust. How to treat helminthiasis with this remedy? The seeds must be pre-dried in the oven (do not fry! ) To make it easier to chew, and eat a handful of seeds every morning on an empty stomach, chew thoroughly. Duration of treatment is about 2 weeks. This remedy is very good for children. For young children, you can grind the seeds using a meat grinder.
Pomegranate peel
You can treat the bandages and roundworms with pomegranate peel. Cut the peel from 1 pomegranate, grind and pour 750 ml of boiling water, brake and drink all 3 doses within 1, 5 hours. You need to take it on an empty stomach and after 4 hours, take any laxative.
Wormwood
This is probably the cheapest and most effective remedy from people's pharmacies to cleanse the bodies of parasites like tapeworms, giardia and roundworms. Additionally, wormwood has been known for its astringent properties since ancient times. To prepare the broth, you should add 1 teaspoon of chopped wormwood leaves with 200 ml of boiling water, boil for 2-3 minutes, then let stand. Drink 1 tablespoon of broth before meals.
Tansy Flower
Tansy infusion perfectly copes with intestinal parasites, in addition it also helps increase digestive gland secretion and bile production. One tablespoon of flowers should be mixed with 200 ml of boiling water and let stand for 1 hour. The filtered infusion should be taken 1 tablespoon before meals.
In addition to the above recipes, it is recommended to add cloves, dandelion roots and leaves, burdock, nettle, garlic, onions more often in food.
Popular Pharmaceutical Products
The main criteria for choosing antiparasitic drugs are:
- a kind of worm;
- age and weight of the patient;
- the general condition of the organism to be affected.
Most pharmaceutical preparations are contraindicated during pregnancy, during lactation, during a viral or infectious illness, in childhood.
From roundworm, Pinworm and Giardia
There are about 10 different remedies for these types of worms. The most suitable will be recommended by a specialist.
Roundworm and hookworm
Pinworms, whipworms, dog roundworms, and roundworms are often treated with chewable tablets. You can also use special suspension.
For worms and flatworms
This species includes the liver fluke, the lung fluke, the cat tapeworm and the Chinese tapeworm. The gastrointestinal and intestinal forms are treated with different drugs.
Let us remind you once again that only the right choice of the drug guarantees its effectiveness. Therefore, if you want to find the best cure for parasites, you need to see your doctor, get tested and follow medical recommendations.