Worms in man. Round worms-parasites: treatment and prevention

When we talk about parasites, long worms immediately appear. However, this is not quite true. Parasites are not only worms in humans, but also fungi, bacteria, and viruses with similar properties. In other words, these are creatures that live and reproduce due to the vital activity of another organism. In this article we will talk about what worms are-parasites, what measures for treatment and prevention should be used to get rid of them.

Round worms. Main features

These worms in man are so called because of the shape of the cross-section. The body of the parasites is long, not articulate, sometimes its size reaches 20 cm. Worms do not have special organs for attachment. In the human body, they stick to the ends of their body in the intestines.

Characteristics

The most common are roundworms. Human parasites have a number of characteristics, according to which they can be characterized:

1. The body cavity does not have its own walls. Inside it is a liquid in which the organs of reproduction and digestion are located. The body of the worms is quite dense. This effect is achieved due to the fact that the body fluid is under constant pressure.
2. A skin-muscular bag. Worms in man have a dense body with a fused layer of longitudinal muscles. That is, worms can only bend.
3. Organs of digestion. The mouth of the roundworm is at the end of the body. He has three lips through which food is absorbed. Then the food enters the intestine, and the unprocessed part is thrown out through the anus at the other end of the body.
4. Reproduction. Round worms are human parasites that are dioecious. That is, they have both females and males. Female representatives can save up to 200,000 eggs in one day. They are covered with a dense shell. A few weeks later, larvae begin to form inside the eggs. Often their footprints can be seen in the feces, so when the first signs of infection are handed over, analysis of the stool.

Also in man can live worms of other species (tape, flukes).

Types of Roundworms

Worms in a man can be of different kinds. They live in plants and animals. There are more than 5000 species of round individuals. The most common parasite are human ascarids. Children often have pinworms. There is another type of roundworm - hairy. They can be seen in shallow swamps and ponds. They look like moving clods. They parasitize only in insects. And on the surface of the water float to lay eggs.

Signs and symptoms of infection

Some mistakenly think that parasitic worms suck blood or feed on human cells. This is not true. The damage they do to our body is a poisonous discharge that can poison and cause headaches. When the larvae of parasites get into the blood, they can in some cases appear in the human lungs and damage their walls. This can cause some forms of pulmonary disease. Symptoms of parasite infestation:

• Diarrhea and diarrhea;
• headache;
• Bloating;
• Gas formation and pain;
• weight loss;
• Fast fatigue and constant fatigue;
• Irritation in the anus;
• The appearance of worms in feces.

How do parasites get into the human body?

Round, like tapeworms, live in the intestine. How do they get there? Everyone knows that dirty hands are the main source of infection by parasites. But this is not the only way to catch worms. Eggs of some species of worms are in large numbers on animal wool. Larvae, falling from a cat or a dog, can live up to six months, falling into bed linen, clothes and on the dining table. Through the hands, eggs of worms come to us in the gastric tract, and then into the intestines. In addition to pets, larvae are transported and flies. They can also be present on unwashed greens, fruits and vegetables. Larvae of parasites live in pork and fish, so properly prepare these foods, otherwise there is a risk of contracting trichinosis or opisthorchiasis.

Than to treat?

If you notice the above symptoms, then you need to immediately hand over the feces for analysis. If the case is more serious, then the doctor may prescribe an X-ray study. It is important to treat this type of disease in a comprehensive manner. Today, there are various drugs that effectively fight parasitic worms. Most often prescribed medicines, such as:

• "Piperazine adipate";
• "Levamisole";
• "Pirantel";
• "Vermox".

These drugs may have a different name. For example, "Levamisol" is the same as "Decaris", "Mebendazol" - "Vermox", "Kombantinrin" - "Pirantel". All these drugs quickly destroy worms. Human parasitic worms die after a single dose. The process of glycolysis is suppressed, and the muscles of the worms are paralyzed. Gelmiosis in a day are excreted from the body. Doses are calculated according to the age and weight of the patient. Sometimes it is allowed to take the drug again after 7 days.

Prevention of disease

If the worms in man are settled, then doctors do not always immediately prescribe medications. Often, doctors prepare the human body, prescribing pumpkin and linseed oil. This is the first stage of therapy. Further, to remove from the human body toxic secretions and poisons, the drug "Enterosgel" is prescribed. Only after this, you can drink anthelmintics.

In folk medicine, there are also some recipes for fighting parasites. Help get rid of worms yarrow, wormwood, anise and tansy. From these plants you can make a useful decoction. An effective method of fighting worms is an enema from this infusion.

Tips and Tricks

Worms in the human body - a phenomenon quite frequent. To prevent infection, you should follow simple rules, and then you will not have to drink drugs and go to more serious stages of treatment:

1. That the organism was more often cleared, drink more liquid. 2 liters a day is the necessary dose for a person.
2. Eat more fresh vegetables - garlic, beets, carrots, pumpkin seeds and pomegranate. These products effectively fight against parasites.
3. To improve the digestive tract, eat yoghurts with probiotics.
4. Take vitamins, every day you need to get at least 20-30 grams of zinc.
5. To destroy parasites at home, you can drink the plant enzyme papain. This element restores the functioning of the microflora and improves the functioning of the intestines, reducing the risk of infection.
6. Thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables. It is worth treating the water and chicken eggs.
7. Keep away from food street gloves, shoes.
8. After coming home, always wash your hands with soap and water. Do not put dirty packages on the dining table, do not lay out the money next to the food.
9. During vacation or vacation, do not swim in ponds with open wounds. When traveling and traveling, drink clean or bottled water.
10. Bathe only in the permitted places.
11. Try not to swallow water while swimming and diving.
12. Eat more vitamin C.

In any case, when the first symptoms appear, you should immediately consult your doctor. Do not self-medicate and do not make your own diagnosis. Be sure to take tests, and only after that take the appropriate drugs.