Intestinal worms can appear in humans in different ways. The most common route of infection is contact with infected animals or eating insufficiently processed food. No one is immune from infection. Worm infestation (damage of tape, round and flat worms to the human body) can lead to deterioration of health and, in some cases, serious complications. This problem must be resolved.
Modern medicine allows the removal of worms from the small intestine and prevents the negative effects of worms on the gastrointestinal tract in the large intestine. It is very important to know how to protect yourself from infection.
Reasons for worm invasion
The invading pathogens are worms that live in the intestines, and there may be many types of worms. They enter the human body and over time, intestinal parasites become more and more. These organisms take root in the human body, multiply, and feed on substances that enter the human body. Due to their fault, a person may get secondary nutrients: protein, fat and carbohydrates, trace elements, vitamins. During the invasion process, the pathogen spreads from the larval stage to the mature worm, which seriously affects the state of the human body. Parasites live in the human intestines for a long time and will not disappear without treatment.
You can infect worms in the following ways:
- Pass food.Worms often appear on the surface of unwashed vegetables and fruits. Certain types of parasites (bovine and swine tapeworms) leave larvae in the meat. If it is not fried, the larvae will enter the human body and begin to develop there.
- Contact family information.When touching door handles in public places, handrails and other places, people are at risk of intrusion if the hygiene requirements are not observed. The contact method involves the infection by shaking hands with the infected person, while the household method involves the infection through dirty dishes or other household items.
- Pass pets.Certain types of parasites in the rectum use tetrapods as intermediate hosts. Larvae spread through contact with pets. Unexpected "kiss" occur when hugging. Dogs can lay eggs by picking up rounds from the soil outside.
There are parasites in the intestines, and their symptoms and causes may vary. The main reason for the onset of infection is insufficient hygiene. Through proper personal care, regular hand washing and handling of fresh food, the risk of infection can be greatly reduced.
Types of worms
Which parasites live in the intestines? The human body is not infected with one or two, but several different types of worms. They can coexist in the intestine at the same time, but it is more common to find worms alone in the human body.
The main classification of worms is based on their appearance. Parasites are intestinal and have similar symptoms.
Important!Only a doctor can determine which type of worm affects the gastrointestinal tract. You cannot try to define the disease yourself.
There are three main types of worms:
- tape;
- flat;
- is round.
Tape worms in the intestine are distinguished by a segmented body and a semi-flat shape, which is why the worm has its name (see picture). The round parasites in the human intestine look closest to the standard earth. They are translucent and have a white or colorless body through which the main container can emit light. Flatworms are usually oval in shape with small segments occasionally. Any length can be between 10 mm and 10 meters. There are many different parasites in the small intestine, and some are much smaller.
Experts have identified more than a dozen worms based on various pathogens. The most common type is as worm disease, which is infected with roundworms 15 to 40 cm long, accompanied by typical abdominal pain and poisoning. But there are other options:
- Trichomoniasis.The pathogen is whipworm. Vlasoglav is one of the most versatile worms. It penetrates into the cecum and the large and small intestines. The main symptoms are dizziness, vomiting, nausea and other signs of worms and poisoning. The parasites living in the small intestine are easily eliminated by drugs.
- Teniarinhoz.This is the development of cattle tapeworm in the human body. The worm is spread through meat products and large livestock. As a result, the body continues to be poisoned and abdominal pain continues.
- Metagonimosis.One of the most dangerous forms of parasites in the human intestines and needs urgent removal. It is caused by flukes and can cause intestinal inflammation. The infection occurs through untreated fish.
- Trichinosis.The most serious form, if left untreated for a long time, can lead to death. The pathogenic bacterium Trichinella can infiltrate the internal organs from the intestine and severely disrupt its work. Due to the increased activity of the parasite, pain is felt not only in the abdomen but also in the muscles. As an allergic reaction, conjunctivitis begins.
There are more than ten variants of worms, and the types of diseases they cause are -10. Even for experts, it is difficult to distinguish them from each other, so you should not diagnose by yourself. This will only lead to inappropriate treatment and increase negative symptoms. Only highly qualified doctors with specialized equipment can correctly identify the type of worm, because intestinal parasites show symptoms similar to each other (it is difficult to distinguish tendinopathy from bronchiolosis).
Consequences of worm invasion
Due to the long-term lack of treatment, various complications may occur. The kidneys, bile ducts and some internal organs are affected. If symptoms of dangerous parasites are not found in the intestines in time, even the heart and brain are at risk.
Attention!If you suspect a serious worm intrusion has caused internal organ damage, please contact an expert immediately. If the case is ignored, the parasite can be fatal at any time. Symptoms and treatment should be monitored by a doctor.
The main complication of late worm invasion is withdrawal symptoms. This is a state of continuous poisoning. The patient felt weak, unable to move, suffering from vomiting and dizziness. These signs will disappear only after the parasites are completely removed from the body.
During the research process, other consequences of the infection were also determined:
- The skin is obviously thinning, covered by virus growth (papilloma), showing an unhealthy shadow;
- Due to the developing vitamin deficiency, hair and nails become thinner and broken, and bones become more fragile;
- People feel constant sleepiness;
- Due to changes in the nervous system, the infected person may become more aggressive;
- In severe cases, the invasion is fatal.
If the problem is ignored for several years, it is likely to result in death. During this time, the worms have time to grow to a large size and begin to actively eat nutrients, almost completely taking them away from humans.
Symptoms of invasion
The worm invasion has been revealed in the first stage of development. The longer the parasite is in the developing state, the more obvious the symptoms of human worms.
There are many non-specific signs that cannot distinguish the invasion of other diseases. There are many symptoms of parasites in the intestines. The most common are the following:
- Disgusting;
- Vomiting;
- feel tired;
- dizziness;
- Loss of consciousness;
- Gastrointestinal diseases;
- Rectal inflammation;
- Constipation.
A specific symptom that is rare in other cases is abdominal pain. She "pierced" the intestines and stabbed multiple places at the same time. The reason is the movement and active activity of the parasite. The parasites in the intestines can show symptoms of poisoning or poisoning, which makes the diagnosis of the disease difficult.
Disease diagnosis
First of all, this disease must be distinguished from similar gastrointestinal diseases. It is necessary to distinguish it from common poisoning, infection, and appendicitis. The distinction is made based on the data obtained from the memory check. In order to obtain more accurate results, it is recommended to perform other checks on the type of worm.
How do I know if there is a parasite? You can use stool analysis to find the exact type of parasite. The parasites that live in the human large intestine secrete eggs, which are released with feces. Experts find worm eggs and determine which parasite they belong to. Based on the data obtained, treatment is performed.
Tips:Go to an expert with ready-made stool analysis. To maximize the speed of surgery, please order a check at a paid medical center. This will enable you to find information about the diagnosis as early as possible and find out if there is a worm.
At diagnosis, collect memories, perform laparoscopy, and palpate the abdomen. The latter allows you to assess the degree of damage to the body. If there is a serious deviation, other inspections may be sent. There, they will discover how dangerous the damage to internal organs is and whether it exists. After that, a prescription for treatment was prescribed, the main function of which was to clean the intestines at home. You can also confirm the diagnosis with an abdominal colonoscopy.
Treatment process
How to remove parasites? You need to clean your bowels at home. The infection can be treated by killing the parasites. In order to fight them, special parasite preparations are used.
The choice of drugs for parasites in the intestines should be based on the type of worm. Most medicines are complex pills, that is, they can protect you against worms, flatworms and tapeworms. The mode of action of the drug is slightly different.
Conditions for getting rid of worms
A course of treatment usually takes only one or two days to fully recover the body. Many anti-worm drugs are sufficient for one use, up to two uses.
However, this rule only applies to special drugs. After that, worm symptoms in adults disappear almost immediately. The dietary supplements are taken at different intervals.
Dietary supplements are effective for about one month. The best course length is one and a half months. After that, rest for at least two months, if necessary, after this period, you should take the drug again.
Both biologically active additives and special drugs can be reused, but when using them again, be sure to consult a doctor. It is not recommended to use folk remedies to treat parasites.
Prevent infection
It is easy to avoid worm infections through simple hygiene practices. First, experts recommend limiting contact with untested animals and improving food hygiene. Any vegetables, fruits, herbs and other products must be washed. There may be worm larvae invisible to the human eye on their surface. When frying, the meat must be prepared while killing possible parasites.
It is important to follow the basic rules of personal hygiene:
- The brushes used to clean the teeth must be separated.
- The same goes for body towels;
- After eating, you must wash the dishes for yourself or your family;
- Can’t eat from other people’s dirty dishes;
- Wash your hands before moving pets and eating outdoors.
Following the basic rules will make you forget the intrusion problem forever. Preventive preparations can be used as a guarantee of health. You need to consult a doctor before purchasing herbal dietary supplements that can continue to protect the body.
Cleaning the intestines of worms is an extremely important process for the health and well-being of patients. People with internal parasites cannot live fully.
It is also useful to clean the body for preventive purposes: it also allows you to use cleansing techniques to remove toxins. With timely treatment, worm invasion is not dangerous.