The prevalence of diseases associated with the activity of parasites, which are large enough, especially when it comes to certain categories of the population. For example, for small children and is characterized by often pinworm, and trichinosis terrible hunters and variety of cepni.
In addition, worms in humans, symptoms and clear clinical picture of can lead to the development of secondary infections and diseases. So for every individual it is important that you can recognize a bad "neighborhood" and search for the help of the expert.
How do people become infected with worms?
In order to understand whether there is a risk of infection and properly interpret the symptoms of having worms, you need to know the main methods, how they are infecting. In the human body, most often, the pathogens come in the form of eggs, which later hatch.
Today, doctors show, the 4 main ways of infection with helminths on the sources:
- Geo helminthiasis. In this case we are talking about ingestion of eggs through contaminated soil and water, which contain a lot of immature larvae. Fall into the ground and water with feces of infected animals and also by migrating insects. Flies are carriers of worms, conveying of eggs on the food for the man.
- Contact. To become the subject of parasitism is sufficient to have contact with already infected person.
- Bio helminthiasis. Transfer of the pest occurs by eating improper cooked meat, a cow or a pig, fish with the incorrect heat treatment (sushi, kebabs, dried and smoked fish, bacon streaked with meat, etc).
- There are various types of pests that get inside the human body by the bite of infected insects.
Mechanism for invasion of the pathogen of the disease in the human body – feces. According to statistics, the most typical source of infection have become Domestic animals, the soil, dirty water. This is enough to work in the garden and it is not enough to clean your hands and nails from the rest of the soil, that becomes the subject of the parasitism of pathogenic micro-organisms. The main enemies of these diseases – sanitation and personal hygiene.
On this first note?
Very important, if a person has worms, be able to recognize what the symptoms are telling about this disease and the time to seek the advice of a doctor. Experts advise to take preventive measures to avoid infecting the children who attend the kindergartens and for families which in the house to Pets.
Pay special attention to the primary symptoms of worms in humans, symptoms appear a bit later, there are cases of prolonged asymptomatic development of infestations. When the infected person will experience a disorder of the bowel in the form of discomfort, bloating, flatulence, soft stools and constipation, nausea and General weakness. Do not underestimate the situation, these symptoms require an examination. Often, the diseases, the parasites can be identified visually with the secretions, that sooner or later the individuals will be.
Important! In most cases, after infection with the eggs of parasites, people do not pay attention to the primary symptoms of those diseases, the detection by usual dysbiosis. Be able to distinguish between these two diseases, you need to understand or has been any environment for pests inside the body. If any, precaution and prevention must be tested for the diagnosis.
The main symptoms of worms in adult education
Almost all kinds of diseases, which include the manifestation of more of the distinctive characters by which the people themselves before going to the doctor can recognize the disease. The first symptoms of worms can also be determined in advance, then the person who is sent for the diagnosis.
Typical symptoms of infection with worms:
- allergic rashes on the skin – hives, eczema spots, warts, boils, acne;
- long-lasting cough which cannot be cured with special medicine in it and also with antibiotics;
- inflammation of the upper respiratory tract – pneumonia, a runny nose (if strongyloidiasis or ascariasis);
- the poor permeability of the intestine, constipation (an intense infection) or loose stools and flatulence (when tapeworms are long and larger);
- less resistance, frequent colds;
- digestive problems, nervousness;
- due to the irritability of the nervous system is the gnashing of teeth.
- blood poisoned by the waste products of the parasites that causes depression;
- in the transition to a individuals may feel pain in the tissues and joints.
Caution! In the presence of at least two symptoms of helminthiasis is any risk to confirm this diagnosis, so as soon as possible to help the doctor.
The distinctive peculiarities of the manifestation of pests can be some of the places their translations.
If the worms in the liver:
- pale skin is the result of anemia;
- rapid weight loss;
- unhealthy appearance of the person;
- fever;
- pain throughout the body;
- rash as hives;
- sensation making the liver;
- frequent nausea and vomiting;
- loss of appetite;
- diarrhea.
Symptoms of worms in human intestine:
- allergic reactions;
- the increase in the number of eosinophils in the blood;
- pain in muscles and joints;
- itching, swelling;
- fever;
- the weakened immune system and the development of other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
If the worms in the lungs of people:
- fatigue, pain and nausea;
- a sharp increase in body temperature;
- shortness of breath and severe asthma attacks;
- cough, often in the morning, with expectoration;
- in the sternum tingling and pain;
- frequent nausea and vomiting;
- intense headache;
- blurred vision;
- signs of toxemia and loss of appetite;
- the allergic reactions.
If pests are in the eye:
- swelling of the eyelids, similar to boiling;
- a sense of movement in the eye area;
- conjunctivitis;
- long tortuous lines in the skin;
- granuloma.
If the worms in the brain:
- frequent pain in the neck and temples;
- continuing depression;
- pain in the head accompanied by nausea, vomiting;
- insomnia;
- while drinking severe headaches;
- nervous breakdowns;
- sudden stops of the organs of vision.
Due to the clinical specialist will be able to pinpoint not only the type of parasites, but the place of their localization, the presence of complications and consequences.
What tests should go?
Today, each clinic includes a variety of standard and new methods of diagnosis of helminthiasis, but it is most common to consider the following investigations:
- The analysis of the mud on the eggs, when during the day to collect the stool in a special container, before carrying out these procedures, the person should wash with soap and water.
- Scrape, easy way for the detection of a pest, when in the morning a piece of tape stuck in the anus, then it is removed and placed in a container.
- The material, which is done with the help of cotton cloth. Usually detects larvae, enough to hold the pole in the anus.
- A blood test, which detects non-standard types of infestations. The choice of tests is prescribed by your doctor.
The latest methods of detection of disease – ELISA, when human blood proteins to detect antibodies, which are manifested in the result of the presence of the pathogen. For such proteins, the specialist can determine the duration and intensity of the infection.
The doctor, who should I contact for treatment?
To be able to recognize the presence of pathogens, to determine their type, quantity and to establish an accurate diagnosis, you need to know what kind of specialist deals with this disease. Usually the clinic is a doctor of infectious diseases or Parasitology, which is in charge for the correct treatment of infestations and other parasitic diseases.
If the primary disease causing serious consequences, diseases and diseases of the internal organs, the person may refer to other specialists – gastroenterologist, ophthalmologist, ent specialist, cardiologist, neurologist or surgeon.
How to prevent infection?
Not to become the host of the parasite, it is important to follow simple measures:
- wash hands after walking, visiting the toilet, gardening, contact with animals, before eating;
- carefully rinse food and therapy against parasites;
- carefully fry the meat and the fish, observing the rules of heat treatment;
- to adhere to the rules of sanitation and personal hygiene.
Important! Carriers of the infections are becoming unsuitable food, so doctors suggest to buy the products with certificates of quality in a reliable save.