Many people believe that developed countries do not have problems with parasites, but the World Health Organization estimates that about 3 billion people in the world live with parasites, which is almost half of the world's population.
Parasitosis.What is it?
Parasitosis is a term that combines all infections that can ultimately lead to diseases caused by various parasites - creatures that live at the expense of their host.
Parasitosis is divided into several groups, depending on the type of parasite:
- Protozoa (unicellular parasites).
- Worms (multicellular parasites).
- Arthropods.
In addition, they are divided into two groups depending on their location.If the parasites are outside the human body, then they are called ectoparasites, and if inside, then endoparasites.
Parasites can invade any bodily system: blood, lungs, liver, kidneys, heart, skin, kidneys, uterus and even the brain, causing various symptoms.
Causes and routes of infection
There are many ways to become infected with parasites.For example, consuming contaminated food or water, raw meat, or unwashed fruits and vegetables can lead to infection.
In addition, transmission of parasites from person to person is possible, which occurs in the case of lice when hair touches, or when an infected person puts on a hat.
Sexual intercourse can also lead to infection, especially anal contact.For example, roundworms remain near the intestinal outlet and lay eggs there.
Other means of transmission may include pets, contaminated soil, or insects that can transmit parasites, including fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes.
The larvae of some worms enter the bloodstream directly through the skin, from where they are transported to the lungs, and then through the respiratory tract they enter the pharynx and, finally, the digestive tract.
Symptoms of parasitosis
Among the main symptoms that appear when infected with parasites are the following:
- Sleep disturbance (insomnia, night grinding of teeth, bedwetting).
- Skin problems (dry skin, itching, eczema, rashes and acne).
- Increased fatigue.
- Irritation in the intestines (abdominal pain, flatulence, constipation).
- Stomach upsets (colic, intolerance to certain types of food).
- Inflammation (arthritis, pain in muscles, arms and legs).
- Uncontrolled changes in body weight.
- Mental imbalance (nervousness, stress, depression).
- Problems with the genitourinary organ (cysts, prostate problems, menstrual irregularities).
First of all, it should be understood that a parasite is a living creature that feeds on its host, and therefore their presence in the body is always associated with a lack of nutrients and energy.In addition, they release toxic metabolic products that pollute the intestines and liver, thereby weakening the immune system.
Diagnostics
Diagnosing a parasite infection is often quite difficult, due to non-specific symptoms, which can be present in many other diseases.
Lice can be detected by visual inspection as they are visible to the naked eye.In other cases, stool analysis is carried out in the laboratory.Some types of parasites can be detected as antibodies in the blood, such as canine tapeworm.
Treatment for parasitosis
Treatment of diseases associated with parasites is divided into several stages:
- Elementary, in which the body prepares to remove parasites.
- Basic, during which various means and drugs are used.
- Restorative, in which organ functions are restored and metabolism in the body is normalized.
Colon cleansing is the very first step to getting rid of parasites because colon cleansing improves the entire intestinal environment.Therefore, various pathogens, bacteria and fungi will no longer find an ideal habitat in the intestines in the future.
An intensive colon cleanse also removes old layers of mucus, which is one of the most popular hiding places for parasites.
Any medications should be prescribed only by the attending physician, since drugs aimed at treating parasitosis have a toxic effect and require use in specific quantities.
The drugs used in the treatment of parasitosis mainly differ depending on the type of parasite.
In addition to taking medications prescribed by your doctor, it is also recommended to use medicines of natural origin, which include papaya seeds (eating 5-6 seeds several times a day is enough), fresh garlic and pumpkin seeds.For example, pumpkin seeds contain a special substance that promotes paralysis of parasites.
There are also traditional methods for treating parasitosis.For example, cleaning with cranberry juice will help get rid of protozoan parasites.To do this, you need to take 2 liters of water, 40 grams of cranberry juice, add 20 grams of salt and do an enema 2 times a day.
To treat giardiasis, you can make a tincture of lilac flowers by pouring alcohol into the dried flowers and leaving for a week.Drink before meals.
Taking onion infusion will help with ascariasis.To do this, pour boiling water over the chopped onion and leave for 10 hours.Take 100 ml per day, 4-5 days.
Pomegranate bark, which is brewed with boiling water and consumed before meals in an amount of 5 ml, will help get rid of helminths.
As adjunctive therapy, sugar and highly processed foods should be avoided.You need to make sure you have enough fiber in your diet to promote healthy digestion and speedy digestion.
Prevention
To prevent the appearance of parasites, you must adhere to the following rules:
- Wash your hands before eating and after using the toilet.
- When working with soil or sand, be sure to wear gloves as they may contain parasite eggs or cysts.
- Do not allow children to lick or kiss animals that have not been dewormed.
- All fresh vegetables and fruits should be thoroughly washed before consumption.
- Do not eat raw meat and fish.
- When walking in the forest, wear long sleeves, long trousers and boots.