Worms are parasitic worms found in the human body or in the body of an animal.They negatively affect the entire body or a specific organ, having a devastating effect on health.
Reasons
The disease manifests itself in different ways.This is influenced by the type of worms they are, their location in the body and their number.Helminthiasis is often characterized by weight loss, physical weakness, dizziness and excessive irritability.If the worms are located in the intestines, this is accompanied by constipation, diarrhea, a feeling of nausea and possibly vomiting.
With parasitism in the liver - yellowish tint of the skin and swelling;if in the lungs - appearance of cough and runny nose.With any type of illness, activity and performance decrease.As for children, there may be disturbances in the child's mental and physical development, stunted growth, puberty and memory problems.This disease is triggered when helminth eggs enter the human body.We can become infected with it through dirty fruits and vegetables, undercooked meat and fish, and the most common is unwashed hands.
Symptoms
Infection of a person with worms, depending on their type, can occur when eating poorly cooked animal meat contaminated with eggs and larvae, or when eggs and larvae developing in the soil enter the human body.Here they become adults.
The number of worms in the human body with advanced disease can be very large.Adult worms and their eggs can be passed from the human body along with feces, which is the main sign for recognizing the causes of the disease.In addition, there are more complex diagnostic methods based on blood tests, sputum analysis, etc., which are carried out in medical institutions.In case of infection with worms, there may be:
- general malaise and weakness;
- fatigue, increased or decreased appetite;
- nausea, vomiting, acute abdominal pain, rapid weight loss;
- diarrhea with release of worms in the stool;
- itching sensation in the anal area;
- sleep disorders.
Diagnosis
To determine how to treat worms, the pediatrician prescribes:
- general stool analysis;
- general blood test;
- X-ray examination of the intestine;
- skin scraping of the perianal area.
The most common worms found in humans are: pinworms, roundworms, which are related to roundworms, and various types of tapeworms (tapeworms), which are related to tapeworms (tapeworms).The main sources of infection are dirty hands, unwashed fruits and vegetables, untested produce, contaminated water and flies.
Treatment
Necessary treatment for worms includes:
- antiparasitic drugs;
- absorbents;
- enzymes;
- immunomodulators;
- hepatoprotectors.
If you do not determine how to get rid of worms in time, there is a risk of complications:
- jaundice;
- intestinal obstruction;
- pancreatitis;
- purulent skin lesions;
- anemia.
Prevention
To prevent infection and spread of roundworms, you should follow the rules of personal hygiene, wash your hands, vegetables and fruits thoroughly, and keep the toilet clean.In order not to encounter the problem of removing worms in the future, it is recommended:
- observe the rules of personal hygiene;
- wash food thoroughly before eating it;
- carry out the necessary heat treatment of meat, fish and seafood before consuming them;
- supervise children during play (to avoid putting objects from the floor into their mouths).