The presence of parasites in the body has serious consequences for health.These include the development of allergies, general exhaustion and decreased immune defenses, hypovitaminosis and anemia, as well as disorders of the nervous system, neuroses, insomnia and lack of appetite.All these manifestations can be eliminated through appropriate treatment directed against parasites, their larvae and eggs, as well as through the use of medications that restore metabolic processes interrupted by the presence of unwanted guests in the body.
Getting rid of parasites: general principles
First of all, treatment is aimed at completely eliminating worms and their larvae from the body.If even one parasite remains in the body, it can lead to reinfection.Medicines alone cannot do this, and this is due to the fact that many parasites are transmitted through dirty hands.In this regard, even if the patient has drunk a remedy against parasites, but at the same time neglects the rules of personal hygiene and constantly comes into contact with the source of the parasites (people or animals), rapid reinfection is quite possible.
Therefore, parasite treatment consists of two mandatory components:
- Use antiparasitic medications to eliminate them from the body.
- Carrying out prevention of reinfections (personal hygiene, disinfection of the house, personal effects and surfaces, treatment of all family members, pets).
In addition, there is often a need for additional therapy for disorders caused by the parasite in the body.
Parasite treatment
The basis of targeted therapy against parasites that have been found in the body is the use of antiparasitic drugs.These medications can affect both adults and their eggs and larvae.The selection of drugs against parasites should be carried out exclusively by a doctor after receiving the results of all necessary examinations and assessing the general condition of the patient.Self-administration of antiparasitic drugs for both the treatment and prevention of worms is prohibited, and this is explained by several factors.First of all, all antiparasite drugs belong to a special group of chemotherapeutic agents;They have a powerful toxic effect on living organisms.And the human body in this sense is no exception.Incorrect dosage or selection of the drug can harm the functioning of the liver or kidneys, without causing any harm to helminths.
Secondly, the doctor calculates the dose based on age and weight, using the antiparasitic drug in a short course and at the maximum allowable and safe dose.
Thirdly, based on the results of the analysis, a remedy for parasites is selected that will be effective in this particular case, since different types of worms (as well as their larvae and eggs) die from different types of drugs.
Remedies for parasites: classification of medications.
Drugs that affect parasites and their larval forms, the eggs, are divided, according to their effect on certain groups of worms, into several classes.
The first group is antiparasitic drugs that affect the class of nematodes.They are divided into two subclasses:
- Medicines active against intestinal nematodes.
- Drugs that act on extraintestinal nematode species.
The second group includes drugs that have a detrimental effect on the cestode class.They are also divided into two subgroups:
- Medications that act on intestinal parasites.
- Drugs that lead to the destruction of cestodes outside the intestinal lumen.
The third group includes all those antiparasitic drugs that act on trematodes.They are also divided into subcategories:
- Medications that act on intestinal parasites.
- Drugs that lead to the destruction of cestodes outside the intestinal lumen.
A special place is occupied by drugs of the fourth group, which belong to a wide spectrum of action.This means that such an antiparasitic remedy will be effective against most known helminths.
Complementary therapy: allergy treatment, improvement of well-being.
In addition to antiparasitic treatment, medications are often used to improve the patient's condition, normalize well-being and have a general strengthening effect.In addition, due to the strong allergization of the body when infected with parasites, treatment of allergies with specific agents is also indicated.Allergy occurs in response to the penetration and reproduction of foreign parasites in the body;may worsen during a period of mass parasite death.Therefore, antihistamines are sometimes prescribed to prevent allergy exacerbations during the treatment of helminthiasis.
To relieve poisoning and eliminate waste products and parasite antigens, especially if there is a severe allergy, the simultaneous use of antihistamines and sorbents while taking anthelmintic drugs is indicated.Additionally, absorbent and anti-allergy therapy begins approximately three days before taking the main medication and continues for at least another 5 days afterward.
Often, helminthiases provoke a disruption of the intestinal microbial flora, and therefore it is recommended to actively consume fermented milk products, plant foods and preventive treatment with probiotics to restore normal biocenosis.During treatment, you should exclude irritating, heavy, dense foods and excess proteins from your diet.The most beneficial will be light soups and stews from vegetables, cereals and fermented dairy products.It is important to consume plenty of fluids to actively eliminate toxins from the body.