One of the most common problems for patients of infectious diseases-parasitologist are worms in the intestine. Infection parasitic annually kills more than 16 million lives around the world. Therefore, it is important to know the enemy in the face and recognize early warning signals of the disease. Ideally, in order to comply with the measures of prevention, in which intestinal parasites in humans does not start. What are the types of intestinal parasites in humans and what are the symptoms of worm infestation, which are described below in the material.
How is the infection?
It is important to understand that infection with worms occurs always only by the fecal-oral route. That is to say, the infection mechanism looks like this:
- Worms infected person or animal defecates.
- Feces contaminated with eggs of the worms, located in the external environment. It was here with him, you can put in contact with domestic Animals, of garden vegetables, fruits, vegetables, and people.
- The parasite eggs are transferred to the mouth with the food provided substandard hand wash.
- Or eggs of worms can get at the human mage with the food (poorly washed vegetables, fruit, herbs, roasted meat or fish).
In addition, worms can enter the human body and the following ways:
- Through the use of insects (fleas, flies, cockroaches), which carry on their legs parasite eggs;
- Through the swimming of the pollution of water bodies;
- When walking barefoot on contaminated soil.
Important: in any case before of worms in the stomach and then reaches the intestine. It was there where they grow and develop into Mature individuals capable of laying eggs.
The types of intestinal parasites in the body
Types of helminthic infections there are more than a hundred. However, the most common parasites in the intestine of human is not more than 10 species. The following is a list of common worms in Central and Eastern Europe:
- Pinworms. The most frequent "guest" in the boys and girls from 3 to 14 years. The maximum duration of approximately 1 cm parasite helminth is Localized mainly in the small and in the large intestine. Their eggs are laid down in the folds of the skin of the anus. When this egg Matures within 5 hours after the female laid it. As a result of scratching the anus if itching re-infection of the parasite of infection through the hands and through the mouth in the future.
- Ascaris. The maximum size of the parasite can reach 40 cm in the Shape of a worm — spindle. Helminth is localized mainly in the intestine. But the blood to migrate through the body and stay in the lungs, the liver, the heart and even the brain. The worm feeds on the blood of man, which sooner or later leads to persistent anemia. It is worth noting that the roundworm eggs can survive in soil up to 3-5 years.
- Giardia. It is very simple, choose the area of their habitat in the human intestines, the liver or gallbladder. Carriers of these parasites in the intestine are the cats, dogs and rodents. Also carry the eggs of protozoa can insects. Giardiasis with poor and delayed treatment, which can lead to serious poisoning of the human body and the central nervous system.
- A had. The maximum size of the parasite can reach up to 10 metres. And the cycle of life in the human body is up to 25 years. The main cause of infection is the ingestion of fish and its derivatives that have not passed sufficient heat treatment.
- Toxocara. Dangerous because a parasite in the human body, not standing out in this place. They can live in the stomach, in the rectum, in the bronchi and even in the eyes. The maximum length reaches 30 cm Toxocara Toxocariasis can cause serious damage to the human body.
- Bovine and porcine apni. These worms enter the human body with the meat of cows or pigs, have not passed sufficient heat treatment. The length of the body and individuals can reach 2 to 7 meters. The life cycle of the parasite is up to 20 years. The main danger from tapeworms is that they eat with the resources of the human body. So for a long time can be detected.
- Had and alveoli. This type of worms enters the body through dirty hands and mouth. That is to say, the first is parasites in the human mage, and later in the intestine.
- The whipworm. This parasite causes a disease called trihozefalez. These worms live in the stomach of human and in the colon. In the case of the early detection and treatment of lead to appendicitis and anemia.
- Ancylostoma. This worm has a rounded shape and a light pink pigment. Its length can reach 14 mm. helminth Feeds on the human blood by sucking in the day, about 0.35 ml of blood. It is for this reason that the main feature of this worm infection is anemia, and anemia.
The symptoms of parasites in the intestine
It is important to understand that the symptoms of parasites in the intestine can be common for any helminth infection, and is manifested in the form separately for each one of the species of parasites of the signs. So, the most common symptoms for infections parasitic like the following:
- Pain in the muscles and joints. This leads to the accumulation of toxins secreted into the bloodstream human helminth in the course of his life. That is intoxication.
- Disorders of the chair. And can be such as diarrhea and constipation.
- Inflammatory processes in the intestine. Occur due to the violation of the integrity of the walls of the intestinal helminths. As a result, all the nutrients are absorbed with little effect. The presence of intestinal parasites shows the symptom high levels of fat in the realization of coprogram (stool test).
- Low level of hemoglobin. However, its level is not corrected by iron preparations.
- Allergic rashes. Are the response in the immune system's response to the introduction of worm infestation.
- The loss of weight without apparent reason. It is because of the system lack of nutritious and useful to human body substances.
- General fatigue and nervousness. Are the results of intoxication.
- The formation of benign and malignant tumors. Especially in the digestive tract.
There are also a number of characteristic features of infections parasitic, inherent in the different types of parasites in the human body.
Pinworms (enterobiasis):
- Intolerable night itching in the area of the anus;
- Mucus in the stool;
- Pain in the lower part of the abdomen.
Ascariasis:
- Night dry cough and difficulty breathing;
- Increase of the body temperature;
- Excessive sweating;
- Pain in the lungs and the heart;
- Nausea and vomiting;
- Swelling;
- Yellowing of the skin and scelera of the eye.
Giardiasis:
- Loss of appetite;
- Eczema and hives;
- Acute pain intestinal;
- Headaches,
- Abnormal heart rhythm.
Had:
- Constant nausea and dizziness;
- Enlargement of the spleen and/or liver;
- Acceleration of cardiac rhythm;
- Numbness of the legs and paralysis;
- The disruption of memory and a decline in the concentration;
- Malfunction of the apparatus, vestibular;
- Pal.lidesa of the skin.
Toxocara:
- Sleep disorders;
- Periodic attacks of suffocation;
- Swelling of the lymph nodes;
- Increase of the body temperature;
- Lacrimation and purulent inflammation of the eye;
- Reduced vision;
- Vomiting and nausea;
- All types of bronchitis.
Bovine and porcine cepni (beef tapeworm infection and cysticercosis):
- Discomfort in the anus;
- Identification of under the skin and in the Kale proglottid;
- Swoon;
- Anemia;
- To reduce the sensitivity, and the subsequent paralysis;
- Blindness and increased sensitivity to light;
- Irritability;
- The appearance of hallucinations;
- The formation of tumors.
Had and alveoli:
- Red spots all over the body;
- The weight loss;
- Dizziness;
- Pain in the chest and in the right hypochondrium;
- The diarrhea and vomiting.
Ancylostoma:
- Weakness, headache;
- Increased salivation;
- Heart pain and difficulty breathing;
- Inflammatory processes in the organs of vision;
- Alterations of the menstrual cycle;
- Infertility;
- Pain in the stomach;
- Belching with bad taste.
Important: if symptoms persist of the parasite in humans, the stomach or the intestine should immediately contact infectiologist or parasitologist. Delay could cost lives.
If the medication against worms for some reason impossible, which can be used to treat a helminth infection remedies are popular. In particular, the use of such anti-parasites:
- Rosemary and celandine — of Giardia;
- Pumpkin seeds – for pinworms;
- The pomegranate peel — off of Ascaris.
In addition, you can include in the diet of these animals products:
- Garlic;
- Spicy, black pepper and red;
- The cinnamon and ginger;
- Large and cardamom.
Can be drunk against worms as infusions:
- Tansy;
- Wormwood;
- Tuberose.
Such as cleaning the body also have an enema with garlic or with soda. You can once a year to clean the body with brandy and castor oil. For this night, to drink 50-100 ml of brandy and 15 minutes later, 50 ml of warmed up to 40 degrees castor oil. The next morning you should pass diarrhea, along with where they come from and all the parasites.
It should also be noted that, along with folk remedies or medication, it is important to create an environment inhospitable to the worms. And for that you need to reconsider your diet. From the menu should exclude all sweets and meat, fat and smoked. The diet should be simple of grains, vegetables, fruits and berries and sour-milk products, nuts, legumes, strawberry, blackcurrant, cream.
Prevention
In order to avoid a possible infection by worms, should adhere to basic measures of prevention. These are:
- Thorough hand-washing before eating, after toilet, after touching animals or working in the garden and the garden;
- Punctual and regular deworming of domestic animals;
- Limit contact with the outside animals and birds;
- Thorough cleaning of vegetables, fruits and vegetables before use;
- Boiling water or use for food only purified water,
- Regular house cleaning and the fight against the insects.
Remember that parasitic disease in the abdomen in a child and an adult is always easier to prevent that to reap the benefits of worm infestation and long-term to deal with it. Keep your hands clean and stay healthy!