The most ancient human parasite, located inside the body, is a worm. Parasitic symptoms in the human body do not always appear in the early stages of infection. Sometimes it is similar to the clinical manifestations of other diseases. This is an important factor that every adult should keep in mind.
General information
It is difficult to imagine where parasites originate in the human body, and how easily they adapt to the human body. Most easily found on the hands, skin and inside organs. Each chooses a body part for their important activity, where the condition is best. Parasitic organisms are found in both adults and children. And the reason for their appearance varies.
Classification type
Over the years the development of microorganisms, their structure has been simplified, repaired and genital organs, internal respiration have formed. Thanks to this, they can live and grow without oxygen. Parasitic organisms that cause pathological conditions are divided into three main groups:
- The easiest.This group includes a large number of creatures, but common: lamblia, Trichomonas, toxoplasmosis.
- Ectoparasites.Living on the surface of the human body: lice, fleas.
- Worms.This group includes parasitic creatures such as: ringworm, cream worm, echinococcus, opisthorchis and more.
By distribution location
There are parasites:
- Available everywhere (everywhere).
- Available in specific (tropical) climate zones.
How they appear in the body
- Geohelminthiasis.This group includes helminths that live in the human body. Gradually, for later life, they move to a non-living environment.
- Biohelminthiasis.The peculiarity of this group is that worms grow outside the human body, but humans are the main hosts of parasitic individuals.
- Contact helminthiasis.They develop in the human body, are hidden by adult individuals, infecting others.
With focus in the body
- Sky light.Parasitic parasitic worms live in the intestines or other luminal organs.
- Fabric.This group includes parasites living in the human body.
With localization on the body
- Individual external parasites (lice, fleas).
- Internal Helminths:
- ringworm (pinworms, roundworms);
- flatworm:
- flux (opisthorchis, schistosomes);
- tapeworm (tapeworm, tapeworm);
- Bacteria that provoke bacteriosis.
- The simplest parasite.
- Fungus.
Parasites in children and adults and natural defenses
Parasitic attacks on children's bodies are more common than in adults. The localization of parasites in the body of children is very dangerous. It is difficult to identify parasites at an early stage. Children's immune defenses are severely weakened. Weak immunity increases the rate of development of helminths, developing parasitic diseases. The amount of residual products increases, causing intoxication.
The defense of adult organisms from parasites is stronger. The first obstacle to neutralizing it is an enzyme found in the oral cavity in adults. The next test is stomach acid. And intestinal immunity is able to completely destroy parasites in the body. This is an inadequate form of protection for sick people and babies.
Symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body
What are the signs of parasites in the body? Symptoms of the presence of parasites in the body are closely related to their localization, differing in variability. But the process of influence is always the same and interconnected:
- toxic effects;
- allergic reactions;
- Protein-energy deficiency;
- vitamin deficiency;
- decreased immunity.
Parasitic disease caused by parasitic worms through several phases of development. The nature of the level determines what the first signs of the parasite will appear in the body:
- Sharp.This is characterized by general poisoning, consequently, allergies. Allergic reactions are more pronounced in children. The following symptoms are also combined:
- increased body temperature;
- muscle pain;
- enlarged lymph nodes;
- digestive disorders;
- irritable;
- inflammatory processes in the respiratory tract;
- weight loss;
- damage to the nervous system (depression, irritability).
- Chronic(related to organ damage). Diseases of the parasite turn into a chronic form, characterized by a violation of organ function:
- Intestinal defeat leads to intestinal obstruction, colitis.
- Symptoms of hepatitis, cholecystitis occurs when localized in the bile ducts (often the concept of heartburn and parasites becomes inseparable).
- There are parasitic worms such as trichinosis, which can affect the cardiovascular system.
Appearance of a person is a major indicator of violation of proper internal organ function.
What is the effect on the human body?
The invasion of parasites in the human body is a cause of significant functional disorders and deterioration of health. Risk groups include infants and the elderly. The amount, their focus, the time from the moment of infection and the general condition of the patient affect the type of danger a person will pose.
Mechanical collision
Having a small suction cup on his body, 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 one group, forming whole clots. This leads to the formation of blockages in the organs. When parasitic creatures are large, this condition is doubly dangerous.
Nutrient Decrease
Once in human organs, worms reduce the protective function of human immunity. They consume vitamins and nutrients that are important for human health. They find themselves in a good environment for their existence, they increase in terms of size and quantity. They need 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 produce waste products. This is a dangerous poison that poisons the body. Organic parasites can interfere with the regulation of protein metabolism. And this material is an important structural component of cells and tissues. Traces of parasites in humans are immediately indicated by allergic reactions, decreased immune defenses and nerve damage.
Diagnostic methods
Known diagnostic methods - fecal analysis - are ineffective. Worm eggs are seen under a microscope. It is difficult to find it, because it is postponed after a certain time, not every day. To determine its presence, feces must be taken for analysis within 3 weeks, several times. This is uncomfortable, which is why more advanced diagnostic methods are emerging in modern medicine:
- Imunoassay.The efficiency of the method is around 90%. It is based on the ability of antibodies to change color. With the help of analysis, it is possible to know the type, quantity, to trace the development of the disease with parasites.
- Hemoscanning.Invasion detection is done with a fairly new method. A blood test is performed as soon as a puncture sample is taken.
- Computer diagnostics. Electromagnetic wave exposure helps identify the presence of worms in the organ and possible parasitic diseases.
- MRI of the abdomen.Allows you to identify the focus of parasite localization.
Therapeutic features
It is not difficult to understand which doctor treats helminthic infection. The number of parasitic and worm protozoa is quite large, there are also enough treatment methods and specialists for therapy. Treatment for parasites is carried out by a therapist, a parasitologist. Fighting worms includes a set of measures, performed in accordance with the scheme, taking into account the individual factors of the patient. What medicine is more commonly used, and for what type of parasite?
Drug Treatment
First, the body needs to be prepared for treatment of parasites. Special agents bind all the harmful secretions of parasitic organisms and remove them naturally. Then they started antiparasitic therapy. As a rule, every drug in the public domain is offered in pharmacies. The drug is 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 test results and other factors.
After undergoing drug treatment, the patient must undergo repeated tests.
Folk medicine therapy
Treatment of parasites with drugs is toxic. A safe way to deal with intrusion at home is treatment with folk remedies. You can recover at home with the help of:
- 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, the plant is poured with vodka, insisting for 10 days. Drink 1 tbsp. l a day.
How to prevent infection?
Fighting parasites is difficult. Treatment of parasites does not always occur the first time. Adhering to the basic rules will help prevent infection with parasites, prevent all diseases:
- It is obligatory to wash your hands before eating, after going to the toilet.
- Thorough processing of fish and meat.
- Adhere to personal hygiene rules (especially among girls).
It should be noted that it is quite difficult to avoid parasites by always being in public places. Therefore, once a year, do not forget about every hygiene rule, it is important to take antiparasitic drugs for prevention. Only an expert can appoint him. Remember, self-medication is dangerous. It can make prevention a big problem.