Parasites in the body are a common problem, the presence of which the patient himself may not even be aware of.What methods are used to diagnose helminthiasis and how to get rid of "uninvited guests" will be discussed in today's article.
Diagnosis of the disease: parasite analysis.
The presence of parasites, their larvae and eggs in the human body is determined by examining the patient's urine or feces, the contents of the duodenum, bile, rectal and perianal mucus, sputum, blood and muscle cells.It is worth noting that there are situations when a patient is diagnosed with the presence of parasites of various types, and sometimes various stages of development of helminthiasis - from larvae to mature individuals that lay eggs in the intestines.
Trichinella and Strongiloide larvae can be detected in the blood by performing a parasite analysis with coagulants, passing the blood through a centrifuge, and examining the composition of the plasma supernatant with a microscope.
It is possible to determine the presence of antibodies to nematodes using a blood test no later than two months after infection, while these parasites remain in the body in the form of larvae.For this reason, parasite analysis is relevant during this period.Once the so-called larval period is over, the antibodies are eliminated from the systemic circulation.The most accurate examination result can be obtained by the serological diagnostic method.However, it has a major drawback: it is a rather expensive test that can only be performed in a special laboratory.Topical diagnosis is made using ultrasound of internal organs, computed tomography and endoscopy with biopsy.
Parasites in the body: treatment methods.
Experts recommend taking measures to prevent helminthiasis in preschool children in spring and autumn.As a rule, this is sufficient.However, if necessary (dangerous epidemiological situation or the presence of obvious manifestations of helminthiasis in the baby), it makes sense to carry out additional deworming measures.
The basis of treatment in the acute phase of the disease is usually desensitization and detoxification.The use of glucocorticoids in the treatment process makes sense only in the case of severe forms of some forms of helminthiasis.The fact is that as a result of improper use of these drugs, such a complication as generalization of invasion or transformation of the acute phase into a slow subacute phase is possible.
For a long time, proponents of alternative medicine have used special plants that have antiparasitic properties to destroy parasites in the body, as well as prevent infections.Today, these plants are used in the pharmaceutical industry as raw materials for the production of herbal preparations and supplements.However, do not rush to the pharmacy to buy "medicinal herb" if you suspect the presence of parasites in the body.All medications, including herbal remedies, should be prescribed exclusively by a doctor.They are prescribed with extreme caution to patients allergic to herbs.Additionally, great care must be taken when determining the dosage.
Some housewives use certain herbs that can fight parasites in the body as spices in the cooking process.By the way, a particular tendency to consume large amounts of spices is observed among the peoples of southern countries, where the probability of developing parasitic diseases is especially high.
The main method of pharmacological control of helminths is specific therapy, during which special anthelmintic drugs are used.
During the deworming process, the patient may experience unpleasant symptoms, which some people mistake for a side effect of medications.However, the cause of these manifestations very often are changes in the body associated with the destruction of parasites.As a rule, these are short-term phenomena, the unpleasant effects of which are neutralized with the help of sorbents.However, parasites in the body are a serious disease, the treatment of which must be carried out under the supervision of a doctor.
Parasite prevention
As we have already said, it is recommended to carry out anthelmintic courses twice a year: in spring, preferably in March or April (after the snow has melted) and in autumn, after the first frost (in October or November).In addition, effective preventive measures are compliance with basic hygiene rules, that is, washing hands with soap after going out, visiting the bathroom and crowded places, treating children's toys with soap and water, and washing plant products thoroughly in several waters before consumption.In addition, it is advisable to avoid the consumption of meat and fish products that have not undergone heat treatment.If alarming symptoms appear, it is advisable to visit a doctor who will test you for parasites and, if necessary, prescribe the correct treatment.