Many people believe that developed countries do not have problems with parasites, but the World Health Organization estimates that approximately 3 billion people worldwide live with parasites, or almost half of the world's population.
Parasitosis.What is it?
Parasitosis is a term that groups together 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 (single-celled parasites).
- Worms (multicellular parasites).
- Arthropods.
Furthermore, they are divided into two groups depending on their location.If parasites are found outside the human body, they are called ectoparasites, and if inside, endoparasites.
Parasites can invade any body 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 get infected with parasites.For example, consuming contaminated food or water, raw meat, or unwashed fruits and vegetables can cause infections.
Furthermore, the transmission of parasites from person to person is possible, which happens in the case of lice when touching the hair or when an infected person wears a hat.
Sexual intercourse can also lead to infections, particularly anal contact.For example, roundworms stay near the intestinal outlet and lay their 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, 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 disorders (insomnia, nocturnal teeth grinding, nocturnal enuresis).
- Skin problems (dry skin, itching, eczema, rashes and acne).
- Increased fatigue.
- Irritation in the intestine (abdominal pain, flatulence, constipation).
- Stomach disorders (colic, intolerance to certain types of foods).
- 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, we must understand that a parasite is a living being that feeds on its host, and therefore its presence in the organism is always associated with a lack of nutrients and energy.They also release toxic metabolic products that pollute the intestine and liver, thus weakening the immune system.
Diagnostics
The diagnosis of a parasitic 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 a laboratory.Some types of parasites can be detected as antibodies in the blood, such as canine tapeworms.
Treatment for parasites
Treatment of diseases associated with parasites is divided into several stages:
- Initial, in which the body prepares to remove parasites.
- Principal, 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 first step in eliminating parasites because it improves the entire intestinal environment.Therefore, in the future, various pathogens, bacteria and fungi will no longer find an ideal habitat in the intestine.
An intensive colon cleanse also removes old layers of mucus, which is one of the most popular hiding places for parasites.
Any drugs 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 differ mainly depending on the type of parasite.
In addition to taking the medicines prescribed by the doctor, it is also recommended to use medicines of natural origin, including papaya seeds (it is sufficient to eat 5-6 several times a day), fresh garlic and pumpkin seeds.For example, pumpkin seeds contain a special substance that contributes to paralysis of parasites.
There are also traditional methods for treating parasitosis.For example, cleansing with cranberry juice will help eliminate 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 prepare a lilac flower tincture by pouring alcohol into the dried flowers and leaving it to act 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 an adjunctive therapy, sugar and highly processed foods should be avoided.You need to make sure you get enough fiber in your diet to promote healthy digestion and rapid digestion.
Prevention
To prevent the appearance of parasites, you must adhere to the following rules:
- Wash your hands before eating and after using the bathroom.
- 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 unwormed animals.
- All fresh fruit and vegetables should be washed thoroughly before consumption.
- Do not eat raw meat and fish.
- When walking in the forest, wear long sleeves, long pants and boots.