Worms in adults: symptoms, treatment

With worms are called worms from the group of de-worming, which are parasitic on the human body and cause disorders in the functions of organs and systems. In adults often occur pinworms, and roundworm. They can also be present different kinds of tapeworms, which relate to conveyor worms. In each case, upon the occurrence of the symptoms of helminthiasis necessary to immediately visit a doctor who will prescribe an effective treatment.

The causes of the disease

There are several sources of infection in the body of the worms:

1. Helminthiasis – in this case the worms get into human body through soil and water. It can also occur through contact with animals and during the transfer of fly eggs on the food.
2. Pin way – helminths are transmitted from person to person. This way is usually spread pinworms, and the risk of infection is very high.
3. Bio-helminthiasis – worms penetrate into the body after ingestion of raw and half-baked meat or fish.
4. Insect bites. Quite often take the worms are mosquitoes.

The main way of infection with worms is considered to be fecal-oral. In this case, the eggs worming fall into the human body with food or water. Quite rarely worm infestations occur in insect bites.

Symptoms of worms in adults

Symptoms is directly dependent on the localization of worms in the body. The largest colony of parasites – Ascaris, roundworms, tapeworms – are found in the intestines, however, some of the deworming are able to move around the body. For example, the roundworm can initially get into the stomach and out with the flow of blood to penetrate into the lungs or the liver. There, they develop in the course of three weeks, after which once again fall into the intestine or the stomach.

Pinworms are often placed in a back alley, which causes severe itching. In women can also be localized in the genital organs. As parasites, such as cat Fluke, often live in the liver and the pancreas. Echinococcus granulosus are able to hit the muscles and bones, and apni – penetrate into the brain. Also, some types of de-worming may be in the breathing organs, causing persistent cough.

Depending on the localization to occur, these manifestations of helminthiasis:

• Constipation. Worms larger sizes may close the lumen of the intestine, which induces a violation of the chair. Constipation can take more than two days.
• Diarrhea. Some parasites produce specific substances, stimulating the body to excretion of the undigested residue of food together with plenty of water.
• Flatulence. The different types of worming trigger flatulence in the small intestine, thus the excessive education of gases. If time does not get rid of the worms, bloating can take up to several months.
• Irritable bowel syndrome. Helminths can cause the development of inflammation in the intestine, which leads to disruption of absorption of nutrients.
• Feelings of pain in the muscles and joints. Worms can be localized in any part of the body. If they get into the joints or muscles, then they start destroying their tissue. The result is feelings of pain, which are reactions of the organism on the activity of the parasite.
• Allergies. Discharge worming can cause the production of in the body specific cells, eosinophils. Lead to inflammation of the tissues that, and it becomes the cause of development of allergic reactions.
• Diseases of the skin. As a result, that person will appear acne, wrinkles, hives, acne and even papilloma. Sometimes infection with worms leads to increased breakage of nails and hair.
• Anemia. The different types of worms are able to stick to the walls of the intestines the fact that he not only nutrients, but also blood. Finally, in humans, occurs the development of anemia.

• The weight change. Most commonly infects the worms leads to a sharp loss of body weight. The fact is that parasites are taking away a significant amount of nutrients that enter the human body with food. In addition, the presence of the worm parasitic disease often leads to a loss of appetite. In some cases, however, in humans there was an increase in body weight – this process is a protective reaction of the organism the excretion of worms.
• Problems in the functioning of the nervous system. The presence of worms in the body affects the condition of the nervous system. As a result, the person develops anxiety, anxiety and even depression starts.
• Sleep disorders. If a man every night he wakes up in the middle of sleep, it may be indicative of worm infestations. Just at this time occurs to clean the liver from toxins produced by the worms. Usually in the night parasites can leave the body through the anal opening, and this process is accompanied by a feeling of strong itching.
• Chronic fatigue syndrome. This condition manifests itself in the form of depression, apathy, weakness. The cause of this problem lies in the lack of nutrients in the body. The person may experience memory impairment, emotional tension.
• Disturbances in the functioning of the immune system. Infestation with worms can become a cause of immune disorders. Consequently, a person much more likely to fall ill viral diseases. He may appear allergic reaction to the usual products. In the intestines often develops dysbiosis or colitis, and on the face – will appear acne, rashes and cold sores.
• Cancer pathology. Helminths can so poison the body of the idol just can't cope with this process. As a result, they develop various complications, including the favorable formation of malignant tumors.
• The inflammatory process in the airways. Helminths can freely move around the various organs, and, of course, is the respiratory system cannot be an exception. If the worms block the breathing pipe, they may appear complication with the process of breathing. Also in humans often occurs cough and increased body temperature. Enough of dangerous complications of helminthiasis is the development of bronchial asthma.

Methods of diagnosis of helminthiasis

Reveal the worms in the body of an adult, the most commonly applied ovoscopy. This study is the analysis of feces on eggs of worms that are parasitic in the bodies digestive system. Unfortunately, not always possible to obtain absolute results, because not all the worms systematically lay their eggs.

More accurate results can be achieved using histological coprogram. Through this survey can uniquely identify the part of the body of the worms and their eggs. Consequently, it is possible not only to diagnose helminthiasis, but also to determine the species of the identified parasites.

If you have a suspicion on the localization of worming in the lungs, is shown holding an x-ray. In addition, the investigation of sputum. To reveal the parasites in the liver, brain or kidney, is performed with computed tomography or ultrasound. For the diagnosis of de-worming in the blood, the total blood analysis. Also for this purpose can be carried out immunological tests.

Treatment of worms in adults

Order for treatment to be maximally effective, it is necessary to visit a doctor and precisely follow its recommendations. The specialist will prescribe the treatment only on the basis of the results of the analyses. Independently take medication, it is impossible, because they have toxic effects on the human body. In addition, it is worth to take into account that at different helminthiasyx requires different modes of treatment. Important significance in the selection of the dosage of the drug has age and weight of the person.

When the findings of pinworms or Ascaris to treat applied medications.

Many drugs are not effective against larvae and eggs of worms. In addition, there is a relatively big threat of self-infection Enterobius. So during the 2-3 weeks course of treatment should be repeated.

Among the folk remedies for fighting worms emit pumpkin seeds and weed and tansy. The seeds is recommended to brush independently, make and eat a thin film which is located between the seed and the skin.

How to get rid of the worms 300 g of this product it is necessary to grind, mix with honey and eat. Do it best in the hours of the day. Then there is a need for 3-4 hours, to refrain from food. After this period it is necessary to do an enema. Treatment can be repeated after several weeks.

One of the most popular resources from the worms tansy. For the preparation of the decoction of 3 tablespoons of herbs it is necessary to pour a glass of boiling water and leave for 1 hour, after which it can then drain. The drug is necessary to drink 3-4 times a day on a tablespoon.

To cope with the toxins and destroy the worms you products, which have a bitter taste. For these purposes, it is recommended to use wormwood and cloves. In addition, almost all helminths do not tolerate acidic environment. So to cope with worms is possible by inclusion in the diet of sauerkraut, apple cider vinegar, the natural juices of acid vegetables and fruits.

If there is suspicion for the presence of worms in the body, it is necessary to include in the diet of a large amount of fresh carrots. It is also very useful to drink natural carrot juice and extracts of birch kidneys. For its preparation a teaspoon of the raw materials need to pour a glass of water and warmed on a water bath for half an hour. Over two hours the infusion is ready to eat. It is recommended to take half a glass means twice a day. The course of treatment – 1 week.

Prevention of worms

To have to fight with the unpleasant consequences of contracting worms, it is recommended to carry out preventive action. For it is worth it to give up drinking raw water from springs or wells. You can only drink boiled or filtered water.

After contact with the ground, the hands should be well washed with soap and water. However, it is worth it to carefully wash the vegetables, herbs, fruits and berries. It is very important to undergo a thorough cooked meats, fish and poultry. It is not suitable for human consumption dried, salted or raw food containing blood.

After bathing in reservoirs it is imperative to take a shower. It's not worth it to deal with the domestic pets to lick your hands or face, because in their language, may be present egg worming. After contact with animals it is necessary well to wash your hands. In addition, it is worth it to perform anti-parasite cleansing pet.

Features flow helminthiasys during pregnancy

From getting infected with worms no one is immune, and, of course, pregnant women are no exception. In addition, during the bearing of a baby's immune system is significantly weakened, and therefore the threat of development of helminthiasis increases. That is not to happen, it is necessary to pay attention to the prevention of diseases – wash your hands well after using the toilet or contact with animals, to carefully process the vegetables, herbs and fruits before consumption.

If the assault just happened, it is necessary to immediately seek medical help. In pregnancy, it is possible to enjoy by far not everyone uses the drug from the worms. In this period it is only allowed the use of piperazine. When infection of Ascaris the dosage is 1.5-2 g, course of treatment – 2 days for 2 reception in an hour before a meal. If pregnant women diagnosed with pinworms, therapy should be continued for 5 days, taking the drug at the same dose.

Worms will quite often occur in adults, causing serious disturbances in the functioning of many organs and systems. To prevent the development of dangerous complications, it is worth dealing with the prevention of helminthiasis. If parasites still penetrate into the body, it is necessary to immediately visit a doctor who will prescribe an effective medicinal remedy.