Mankind's oldest parasites that are perfectly settled in the body are worms. Symptoms of parasites in the human body do not always appear in the initial stage of infection. Sometimes they resemble the clinical manifestations of other diseases. These are important factors that every adult should keep in mind.
General Information
It is difficult to imagine where they come from when parasites appear in the human body and how easily they adapt in human bodies. Protozoa are found on the hands, on the skin and inside the organs. Each of them chooses the part of the body for their vital activity where the conditions are most favorable. Parasitic organisms are present in both the adult and the child. And the reasons for their appearance are different.
Classification Types
Over the years with the development of microorganisms, their structure has been simplified, fixation and genitals, internal respiration have been formed. Thanks to this, they can live and develop without oxygen. 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.Live on the surface of the human body: lice, ticks.
- Worms.The group includes such parasitic creatures: roundworms, pinworms, echinococcus, opisthorchis and many others.
According to distribution location
There are parasites:
- Found everywhere (ubiquitous).
- Found in a specific climate zone (tropical).
How they look in the body
- Geohelminthiasis.The group includes helminths that live in the human body. Gradually to later life, they move into a non-living environment.
- Biohelminthiasis.The uniqueness of the group lies in the fact that the worm develops outside the human body, but a person is the ultimate host of the parasitic individual.
- Contact helminthiases.They develop in the human body, are excreted by mature individuals and infect other humans.
At concentration in the body
- Skylights.Cave parasitic worms live in the intestine or other luminal organ.
- Fabric.This group includes parasitic creatures that live on the human body.
When located on the body
- External parasitic species (mites, lice).
- Internal helminths:
- roundworms (pinworms, roundworms);
- fladorm:
- flukes (opisthorchis, schistosomes);
- tapeworm (tapeworm, tapeworm);
- Bacteria that cause bacteriosis.
- The simplest parasites.
- Mushrooms.
Parasites in children and adults and natural defenses
Parasitic attacks in a child's body are more common than in an adult. Localization of parasites in a child's body is particularly dangerous. In the initial phase, it is difficult to identify parasites. Children's immune systems are severely weakened. Weak immunity increases the development of helminths that develop parasitic diseases. The amount of waste products increases and causes intoxication.
The defense of an adult organism against parasites is stronger. The first barrier to detoxifying them are enzymes found in the oral cavity of adults. The next test is stomach acid. And intestinal immunity is able to destroy all parasites in the body completely. It is these forms of protection that are not enough for a sick person and a baby.
Symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body
What signs of parasites in the body should be aware of? Symptoms of the presence of parasites in the body are closely related to the site of their localization, varying in variation. But the processes of their influence are always the same and interconnected:
- toxic effect
- allergic reaction
- protein-energy deficiency
- vitamin deficiency
- impaired immunity.
Parasitic diseases caused by parasitic worms undergo several stages of development. The nature of the scene determines what the first signs of parasites appear in the body:
- Sharp.It is characterized by general intoxication as a result of allergies. The allergic reaction is more pronounced in children. The following symptoms also occur:
- 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). Diseases from parasites become a chronic form characterized by a violation of the functionality of organs:
- The defeat of the intestine leads to intestinal obstruction, colitis.
- Signs of hepatitis, cholecystitis are prevalent when localized in the bile duct (often the terms heartburn and parasites become inseparable).
- There are parasitic worms such as trichinosis that can affect the cardiovascular system.
A person's appearance is the most important indicator of a violation of the proper functioning of internal organs.
What is the effect on the human body?
Parasitic invasion of the human body is a cause of disorders in vital functions and deteriorating health. The risk group includes babies and the elderly. The amount, the place of their concentration, the time period from the time of the infection and the general condition of the patient affect what kind of injury will be caused by a person.
Mechanical violations
With small suction cups on their bodies, parasites in a person can attach to the walls of any organ. This leads to tissue damage. In addition, pathogens actively grow, multiply and accumulate in a group and form a whole clump. This leads to the formation of obstruction in the organ. When the parasitic creatures are large, this situation is doubly dangerous.
Nutrition Reduction
Worms reduce worms' protective function of human immunity when they are in human organs. They live on vitamins and nutrients that are important for human health. When they are in a favorable environment for their existence, they increase in size and quantity. They need more and more vitamins and nutrients for life. A person loses weight, during the examination, vitamin deficiency can be detected.
Toxic damage from parasites
Parasitic creatures not only live in organs but also excrete waste products. These are dangerous toxins that poison the body. Organic parasites can interfere with the regulation of protein metabolism. And this substance is an important structural component in cells and tissues. Traces of parasites in humans are immediately manifested by allergic reactions, a decrease in the immune system and nerve breakdown.
Diagnostic Methods
The known diagnostic method - stool analysis - is ineffective. Worm eggs are looked out from under a microscope. It is difficult to find them as they are exposed after a certain time, not every day. To find out if their presence, stools should be taken for analysis within 3 weeks several times. This is inconvenient, which is why more advanced diagnostic methods have appeared in modern medicine:
- Immunoassay.The efficiency of the method is approx. 90%. It is based on the ability of antibodies to change color. Using analysis, you can recognize the type, amount, track the course of the disease with parasites.
- Hemoscanning.Detection of invasion is performed by a fairly new method. A blood test is performed immediately after a fingerprint test is taken.
- 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 the foci of parasitic localization.
Therapy Features
It is not difficult to understand which doctor treats helminthic attacks. The number of parasitic protozoa and worms is quite large, there are also enough treatment methods and specialists for therapy. Treatment of parasites is performed by therapists, parasitologists. The fight against worms includes a set of measures performed according to the scheme, taking into account the individual factors of the patient. What substances are used more often, and for what types of parasites?
Medication
First, the body must be prepared for treatment against parasites. Special agents bind all harmful secretions of parasitic organisms and remove them naturally. Then they begin antiparasitic treatment. As a rule, any medicine in the public area is offered at a pharmacy. Medicines are more often produced in tablet form, but there are suspensions, creams, suppositories.
It is not recommended to treat yourself. The drug is selected by a specialist based on the test results and other factors.
After a course of treatment, the patient should undergo repeated tests.
Therapy with folk medicine
Treatment of parasites with substances is toxic. One safe way to deal with invasions at home is treatment with folk remedies. You can get home using:
- Pumpkin seeds, honey and jam. 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, pour the plants with vodka, insisted for 10 days. Drink 1 tbsp. l pr. day.
How to avoid infection?
It is difficult to fight parasites. Treatment against parasites does not always work the first time. Adherence to basic rules helps to avoid infection with parasites, prevent all diseases:
- Mandatory hand washing before eating, after going to the toilet.
- Thorough processing of fish and meat.
- Adherence to the rules of personal hygiene (especially among girls).
It should be understood that it is quite difficult to avoid parasites by constantly being in public places. Therefore, it is important to drink an antiparasitic remedy once a year and not forget all the hygiene rules. Only a specialist can appoint it. Remember, self-medication is dangerous. This can make prevention a big problem.