Hello everyone, dear readers! Today the subject will be slippery and not very pleasant, but very relevant. I decided to devote it to parasites, which are frequent “inhabitants” of our organisms. Just imagine that there is stormy life in your blood, your intestines, under the skin right now. B-rr! We will shudder at this thought.
But today it has been scientifically proven that half the inhabitants of the planet are carriers of worms, of which there are around 200 species and "races". In other words, in theory you also belong to the risk group. We give tests, you see, not that often. We live for ourselves, go to work, to cafes and movies, and we feel good. . .
Please wait. It's OK? And you don't mind chronic fatigue and a strange wet cough that doesn't go away for months, diarrhea and constipation and other interruptions in the gastrointestinal tract? It's the same thing! But this is one of the signs of the presence of worms. Parasites in the human body cause a variety of symptoms. I also tried to summarize them in today's post.
Long, round, flat and others
Which human parasites do you know of? Towards? Rather, it is their generalized name. But the varieties are a huge slippery mass. Let's take it apart to find out who we're going to fight with.
- Roundworms that live in the digestive system make up the largest group. These include roundworms, side scrapers, whipworms, pinworms, and a few others. Their photos can be viewed on the Internet "in stock". They come to us because of notorious unwashed hands, as well as unprocessed and dirty fruits and vegetables, undercooked meat and fish. If you have a cat or dog at home, the likelihood of your worms is much higher.
- The second type is tapeworm: broad tapeworm, echinococcus, pork, and bovine tapeworms. These helminths are much larger than the previous ones. Some large tapeworms can be over 25 meters long! These worms can eat with the whole body, absorbing the substances they need inside you with their surface. They do not have a certain territory of residence in the body, as they move freely throughout the body, also crawling in the brain and bone marrow. You can get infected by eating poorly fried meat or half-cooked fish. This is why I never buy these products on spontaneous markets, "spontaneously", because the sellers of these points of sale have clearly not heard of any veterinary control.
- Subcutaneous parasites (filamentous nematode, dirofilaria) live under human skin. You can catch them in hot countries, for example in Africa or India, from flies, mosquitoes or bedbugs. They are often visible: on the skin you will see a strange bulge, which, if squeezed, will slip under the finger.
- To Fluke: fascilopsis, liver fluke and others. Their habitat is the intestines, liver, pancreas. The source is unboiled contaminated water, lightly salted, raw and undercooked fish.
- Tissue worms. They are localized and parasitic in various tissues of our body, in muscles, brain, connective tissues. You can get the infection from animals, both wild and domestic: pigs, cats, horses, ducks and chickens.
Parasites in the human body: symptoms
Theoretically, each of the above types can perform their attacks invisible from within at this time, and you don't even know it. Many live with worms inside and literally allow them to devour each other for several years, until an accidental scan or a doctor's physical exam finds their eggs in your scans. They are calm pests that not only feed on you, but also have time to multiply and release toxins.
I immediately wanted to take a test coupon, right? But first, check for indirect signs of their presence. Don't panic right away and don't diagnose yourself. Many of these symptoms overlap with other medical conditions.
So you probably have worms if:
- You are suddenly anemic. Have previously normal hemoglobin levels dropped significantly? This may indicate that the helminths are stealing your iron.
- You often feel sick for no reason and have strange abdominal pain. A detailed ultrasound examination in infected patients reveals numerous microcracks, ulcers, sores on the intestinal mucosa and other organs. This can cause inflammation and pain.
- Now the diarrhea, now the constipation. Are you eating as usual and the nature of the stool has changed significantly? Constipation can be caused by giant worms or small worms that twist into a ball. They, like a plug, close the excreta outlet. Well, diarrhea is caused by microhelminths, which destroy sodium and chlorides, which are responsible for the normal consistency of feces, by diluting them.
- Breaks down the body, bones and joints. The worms can cause inflammation of the periarticular muscles and, therefore, discomfort.
- Acne, eczema, warts and other skin problems, as well as deterioration of nails and hair, are caused by toxins released by parasites. Your liver cannot process as many harmful substances as it affects your skin and hair.
- Excessive slimming or rapid weight gain. Worms take away a lot of useful substances from us, losing them - we lose weight significantly, but they also eat sugar - and because of its lack, from time to time we have a snack and gain weight.
- Release of gas and swollen stomach.
- Grinding of teeth. They say this is one of the most obvious signs, because in a dream our body is relaxed and asleep, and the worms do not sleep, so an unconscious reaction occurs - clenching their teeth and making them cringe.
- Bad immunity. Its decrease is due to the fact that the body has now thrown all its defenses against the parasites, and it simply has no more strength for the other viruses coming from outside.
- Drowsiness, lethargy, listlessness and irritability with normal eating and rest. Worms brazenly rob us of almost all the minerals and nutrients we need: potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium. Their lack affects the nervous system and well-being.
- Itching. It usually intensifies at night, when the worms accumulate in the anus to lay eggs. Doctors say it's night that we can meet the worm "face to face", catching them about their dirty business.
- Incomprehensible cough without a cold.
Well, did you find 4-5 symptoms? To be honest, neither have I. And that only means one thing: it's time to go to the hospital to see a therapist, infectious disease specialist, immunologist or parasitologist. After a detailed examination, you will be prescribed the necessary medication.
Parasites in the human body: expulsion
Be prepared for your whole family to be treated. The rest of your household is also susceptible to infection, as parasites are transmitted very quickly through personal hygiene items, household items and dishes.
Despite the fact that all drugs for worms are sold in pharmacies freely and without a prescription, you do not need to choose them yourself. Some of them only work on a certain type of worm and are completely useless against others. In addition, these drugs have many contraindications.
Garlic parasite prophylaxis
Treatment with folk remedies, which were used by our grandmothers, when there were no pills and pharmacies, is also widespread.
Doctors now recommend combining this home treatment with medical prescriptions, so we use all of the herbs described below for prevention purposes only.
- Anise infusion is good to add to a hot bath. After sitting for about half an hour, you will get rid of a small handful of worms. They just can't stand the pungent smell of this herb that penetrates through your skin, but you will have to endure a bit.
- Common sorrel kills parasites with its acid. So do not hesitate to chew the washed leaves in spring and summer.
- Regular raw pumpkin seeds are excellent helminths.
- Drink infused oak bark (200 ml - 2 tbsp).
- Tansy also has a good pest control effect. To prepare the broth, pour a tablespoon of its flowers with a glass of boiling water and insist in a closed thermos for 4 hours. Take a healing mixture, having previously filtered, 1 tbsp. spoon 4 times a day before meals.
- Eat more garlic, onions, and horseradish. To worms, their pungent odors of death are similar and at the same time you will correct your broken immunity.
Do not think that one day all the parasites will leave your body in a friendly formation of their own accord. They will live inside and feed on you for a very long time, so it is best to start hunting them now, otherwise in a few years you will have gray and earthy skin, brittle hair, digestive issues and deficiency. of all. useful minerals. They will eat you alive, so don't let them!