Helminths, commonly called worms, are parasites that live in the human body and cause various deviations. This disease is called helminthiasis. Specialists can name several hundred helminths, of which pinworms, roundworms, cat flukes and others are the most common. These parasites, although they cause a lot of trouble, do not pose a particular threat to health. But there are other organisms that can cause irreparable harm to the human body, including echinococcus, alveococcus, bovine tapeworm - a tapeworm that can reach several meters in length.
There are many reasons why worms enter the body, it can happen if:
- a person neglects the rules of personal hygiene;
- does not observe hygienic standards when preparing food;
- eat poorly thermally processed foods;
- eat unwashed vegetables and fruits;
- does not wash hands after contact with animals;
- bathes in a polluted river or lake;
- has been bitten by an insect (although bite infection is extremely rare);
- often located next to a sick helminthiasis.
Symptoms of helminthiasis
How to get rid of helminths if the presence of most of them does not have pronounced symptoms? Despite this, there are very telling signs:
- difficulty in passing stool - some types of helminths can block the intestines, causing constipation;
- diarrhea - frequent diarrhea may indicate helminthiasis, since these parasites secrete substances that cause liquid stools;
- gas formation is quite an ordinary phenomenon, but if it was observed for more than 14 days, then, most likely, worms settled in the body;
- allergy - substances secreted by worms are synthesized in the body by eosinophils - these are cells that cause allergies;
- muscle and joint pain - worms get into the muscles and move there, which is the cause of pain;
- deterioration of appearance - with helminthiasis, external signs of infection often occur - wrinkles, acne, rashes, dry skin, brittle nails, hair loss may appear;
- change in body weight - the body reacts to a foreign invasion by increasing weight, and if the weight drops, it means that parasites get useful substances from it;
- anemia - helminths suck 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;
- cringe in a dream;
- increased fatigue - an acute lack of nutrients leads to fatigue and apathy;
- insomnia - the body begins an active fight against helminths, from which restless sleep or insomnia may appear;
- fever and cough - the presence of helminths can cause difficulty in breathing and symptoms of acute respiratory infections.
Before you fight with worms, you need to pass tests to identify them.
What are dangerous worms
Evolutionary 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 firmly cling to the walls of the intestines and other organs. They spread throughout the body, attacking the liver, gallbladder, heart, intestines and even the brain. The insidious nature of helminthiasis lies in the fact that very often doctors can make an incorrect diagnosis, 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, as the decay products left behind continue to poison the body. Therefore, you need to get rid of it as soon as possible.
Treatment methods
There are two ways to get rid of worms from a person - this is drug therapy and traditional medicine. Getting rid of worms with medication is divided into three stages - preparatory, therapeutic and restorative. Medicines have a broad and narrow spectrum. Broad-spectrum drugs can kill all types of parasites, narrow-spectrum drugs are prescribed for the treatment of a certain type of worms. The most effective of them are:
- carbamic acid methyl ester - available in tablet form, treats enterobiasis and trichuriasis;
- tetrahydropyrimidine derivative - is available in the form of a suspension or tablets, is prescribed for the treatment of ascariasis, enterobiasis and others. This drug can be used even during pregnancy, but prior consultation with a doctor is necessary;
- benzimidazole carbamate derivative - there are 3 types - suppositories, powder and tablets, in a child it helps to eliminate pinworms. In addition, it is prescribed for bovine and porcine tapeworm, Giardia and roundworm. The drug destroys not only adult parasites, but also their larvae.
There are still many drugs that help cure both worms and their decay products. But the disadvantage of conservative treatment is the toxicity of these drugs, as a result of which the patient after treatment has headaches, indigestion, allergies, general malaise and fatigue. Destroying parasites, drugs simultaneously harm 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 pharmaceutical preparations. They practically do not cause side effects, gently cleanse the body and help restore its functions.
Treatment of worms with herbs
How to get rid of worms at home using various herbs? For this purpose, special plants with anthelmintic properties are collected, decoctions and tinctures are prepared from them.
- Dry blend of cloves, tansy and wormwood.Take herbs in equal quantities, mix and eat 5 gr. of this mixture daily on an empty stomach, drink plenty of lukewarm water. The duration of treatment is 30 days.
- A decoction of absinthe. This remedy for worms in small quantities is very effective, but if exceeded, it has a negative effect on the body. Mix centaury and wormwood in equal proportions, separate 30 gr. 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 in a towel and 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 stubborn pests.
- Tincture of elecampane.Mix in equal proportions elecampane root, tansy flowers and dried blueberries. Separate about 40 gr. and pour a glass of water. Boil the mixture over low heat for about half an hour. Drink 5 tablespoons for 7 days.
Onion treatment
Treatment of worms with folk remedies includes the use of products available to everyone. Onion has an excellent antimicrobial effect and is also used in the fight against helminthiasis:
- cut the middle onion a little with a knife, pour a glass of warm water, leave for a night. In the morning on an empty stomach, drink onion tincture;
- twist the onion through a meat grinder, squeeze the juice, mix with the juice of a three-year-old aloe and a spoonful of honey. This mixture should be consumed three times a day;
- Twist a few medium onions through a meat grinder, pour half a liter of vodka. Leave to infuse for 10-12 days, then strain and take a tablespoon three times a day before meals.
It is important to know!Categories of people who are prohibited from taking alcohol-based drugs can use water infusions.
garlic treatment
Traditional medicine offers several ways to quickly get rid of worms with garlic:
- rub a clove of garlic on a fine grater, mix with a liter of warm boiled water and do an enema before going to bed;
- crushed garlic add a glass of warm milk and drink before going to bed, this method is effective in treating a child from worms;
- make a mixture of garlic, egg yolk, salted herring and hot milk. You need to take it in 100 gr. several times a day, such a remedy is very effective against tapeworm.
Other Worm Remedies
There are many ways to get rid of worms. This can be done using conventional means.
Nut
Pass a few green walnuts through a meat grinder along with the shell. Bring a glass of water to a boil, salt a little and pour walnuts over it. Wrap the mixture and let it sit for about 3 hours. Then strain and drink the entire infusion at once.
Sauerkraut
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 a teaspoon three to four times a day before meals. The duration of treatment is 21 days.
pumpkin seeds
There are several ways to get rid of worms in 1 day using pumpkin seeds. To enhance the deworming effect, they can be combined with other products:
- seeds and honey - twist a glass of peeled seeds in 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 - lightly fry the seeds in a dry frying pan and mix them with three large chopped cloves of garlic. Add 20 g. fresh honey, insist 12 hours and eat on an empty stomach.
- seeds and milk - grind the seeds and eat with hot milk.
Pumpkin seeds are one of the most effective and safe ways to get rid of helminthiasis.
Cognac processing
Traditional medicine recommends several ways to get rid of worms in adults with cognac. And although many are skeptical of such treatment, when used correctly, 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 going to bed. When a person falls asleep, a mixture of brandy and tea helps worms to stay behind the walls of internal organs, then they become especially vulnerable. 2 hours after taking brandy, you need to get up and take a strong laxative.
Treatment of helminthiasis in children
Traditional medicine offers 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. So that it is not unpleasant and painful, there are recipes that will please the little patient:
- carrot-honey juice - mix freshly squeezed carrot juice with a tablespoon of fresh honey. If the child likes carrots, you can simply grate them, add honey and let the baby eat them.
- roast pumpkin seeds a little, grind, mix with honey. The child will eat this mixture with pleasure.
If symptoms threaten, herbal decoctions, garlic enemas and laxatives are used.
Prevention
Any disease is better to prevent than to treat, therefore, in order to prevent parasites from entering the body, you must follow a few simple rules:
- wash your hands as often as possible, especially after the street and before eating;
- wash all the vegetables and fruits eaten;
- subjected to thorough heat treatment of fish and meat products;
- cut meat, fish and vegetables on different cutting boards;
- limit contact with street animals;
- pets systematically present themselves to the veterinarian.
Helminthiasis is a very unpleasant disease, but with proper treatment you can get rid of it very quickly.