The presence of parasites in the body has serious health consequences.These include the development of allergies, general exhaustion and decreased immune defense, hypovitaminosis and anemia, as well as disorders of the nervous system, neuroses, insomnia and lack of appetite.All of these manifestations can be eliminated by appropriate treatment aimed at the parasites, their larvae and eggs, as well as by the use of medications that restore metabolic processes interrupted by the presence of unwanted visitors in the body.
Getting rid of parasites: general principles
First of all, the treatment aims to completely rid the body of worms and their larvae.If even one parasite remains in the body, it can lead to reinfection.Medications 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 drank the medicine for parasites, but at the same time neglected the rules of personal hygiene and constantly came into contact with the source of the parasites (people or animals), a quick re-infection is quite possible.
Therefore, parasite treatment consists of two mandatory components:
- Use antiparasite medications to remove them from the body.
- Carry out prevention of reinfections (personal hygiene, disinfection of the house, personal belongings and surfaces, treatment of all family members, pets).
Furthermore, there is often a need for additional therapy for disorders caused by the parasite while it is in the body.
Treatment against parasites
The basis of therapy directed against parasites found in the body is the use of antiparasitic medications.These medications can affect adults and their eggs and larvae.The selection of medicines against parasites should be made exclusively by the doctor, after receiving the results of all necessary tests and assessing the general condition of the patient.Self-administration of antiparasitic medications for both treatment and prevention of worms is prohibited, and this is explained by several factors.Firstly, all parasite medications belong to a special group of chemotherapeutic agents;they have a powerful toxic effect on living organisms.And the human body is no exception in this regard.Incorrect dosage or selection of the drug can harm the functioning of the liver or kidneys, without causing any harm to the helminth.
Secondly, the doctor calculates the dose based on age and weight, using the antiparasitic for a short period and the maximum allowable and safe dosage.
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 due to different types of medicines.
Medicines for parasites: classification of medicines
Medicines that affect parasites and their larval forms, eggs, are divided, depending on the effect on certain groups of worms, into several classes.
The first group are antiparasitic drugs that affect the nematode class.They are divided into two subclasses:
- Medicines active against intestinal nematodes.
- Medicines 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:
- Medicines that act on intestinal parasites.
- Drugs that lead to the destruction of cestodes outside the intestinal lumen.
The third group includes all antiparasitic medications that act on trematodes.They are also divided into subcategories:
- Medicines that act on intestinal parasites.
- Drugs that lead to the destruction of cestodes outside the intestinal lumen.
A special place is occupied by drugs from the fourth group, which have a wide spectrum of action.This means that this parasite remedy will be effective against most known helminths.
Complementary therapy: treating allergies, improving 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.Furthermore, due to the strong allergy of the body when infected by parasites, the 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 die-off.Therefore, antihistamines are sometimes prescribed to prevent exacerbations of allergies during the treatment of helminthiasis.
To alleviate intoxication and remove residues and parasite antigens, especially if there is a severe allergy, the simultaneous use of antihistamines and sorbents is recommended during the use of anthelmintics.In addition, sorbent and antiallergic therapy begins approximately three days before taking the main medicine and continues for at least another 5 days after.
Often, helminthiasis leads to disruption of the intestinal microbial flora, and therefore it is recommended to actively consume fermented milk products, plant foods and a preventive course of 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 vegetable soups and stews, cereals and fermented dairy products.It is important to consume plenty of fluids to actively remove toxins from the body.