More than 400 species of worms are known that can parasitize animals and humans.The infestations they cause are usually named after the type of helminth.
The most common parasitoses include: ascariasis, enterobiosis, opisthorchosis, hookworm, cysticercosis, taeniarhynchiasis, echinococcosis, strongyloidiasis, trichuriasis, teniosis, hymenolepiasis, diphyllobothriasis, trichinellosis.Most often, helminths are localized in the intestines, but they can also colonize other organs and tissues - liver, muscles, lungs, eyes, brain, etc.
Symptoms of parasites in human intestines
The intestines are the most preferred place for parasites.Symptoms of parasites, especially in the initial stage and/or at low intensity of infection, may appear slightly or be completely absent.And the most pronounced ones are often confused with manifestations of other diseases.
Worms often cause chronic diseases of the digestive system, which can occur even in the absence of helminth infestations.These are enterocolitis, pancreatitis, gastritis, cholecystitis.Helminthiasis often leads to serious complications leading to death.
The main symptoms of intestinal helminthiasis:
- Flatulence, constipation, diarrhea.These gastrointestinal disorders occur due to the release of metabolic products from helminths and physical effects on the digestive tract.They are often chronic and occur over several years.
- Muscle and joint pain.They are mainly caused by the migration of adults and larvae from one tissue and organ to another.In this case, the latter are injured, inflamed and react with immune reactions, resulting in pain.
- Allergic reactions.Allergy can manifest itself in different ways - eczema, a rash similar to urticaria, the appearance of papillomas and acne.The reason for them is irritation and damage to the intestinal walls by helminths and entry of small particles of the abdominal contents into the blood through damaged vessels.
- Sometimes a strong feeling of hunger.It is caused by a deficiency of nutrients due to their absorption by helminths and a decrease in blood sugar levels.
- Fluctuations in weight in one direction or another.Weight loss can be caused by a lack of nutrients and digestive disorders.Overweight is due to a constant feeling of hunger and frequent large meals.
- Neuroses and mental disorders.They are explained by intoxication of the body with waste products of the helminth.Neurotic and mental disorders are manifested by feelings of restlessness and anxiety, depression and constant irritability.
- Grinding teeth in sleep.This is a very characteristic sign of the presence of helminths in the body.
- Reduced immunity.It manifests itself as dysbacteriosis, frequent colds and the appearance of tumors, including malignant ones.
important!Pay attention to your appearance.
A person infected with helminths for a long time may not know about the invasion.Although, if you are careful, its signs can be noticed even with a slight severity.With helminthiasis, the appearance inevitably changes due to disruption of the functioning of the entire organism.
In particular:
- the skin becomes rough;
- nails are peeling;
- acne, freckles and age spots appear;
- seborrhea appears.
The appearance of all these signs suggests that helminths have already caused significant damage to the gastrointestinal tract and worsened the functionality of the whole body.
Intestinal helminth infections cause symptoms similar to the manifestations of very serious diseases - pneumonia, pancreatitis, acute appendicitis.Symptoms characteristic of viral infections such as tonsillitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, polyps in the nasal cavity appear.
Most parasitosis cause mild or moderate mental disorders.The constant state of stress and irritation provokes anxiety, worry and depression.Patients experience constant fatigue, sleep poorly, grind their teeth in their sleep.
The most serious manifestations of helminthiasis include immune disorders, which lead to frequent respiratory diseases and malignant neoplasms.All this clearly shows the progression of the disease.
What else happens to the body due to helminthiasis?
Symptoms of small intestinal parasites appear in response to the following worm activity.
Helminths secrete anti-enzymes - substances that prevent their digestion.This causes digestive disorders and, as a result, reduced absorption of nutrients, diarrhea and anemia.In particular, in intestinal helminthiases, fatty acids are poorly absorbed.
The small intestine is the traditional site for worms, particularly such ubiquitous parasites as pinworms and roundworms.
The former settle first in the lower part of the small intestine, then colonize the large intestine.
important.Adult roundworms can block the airways and cause asphyxiation.They can also block the small intestine, bile ducts, and gallbladder.This leads to constipation, obstructive jaundice, severe pain in the hypochondrium, vomiting with the appearance of worms in the rejected masses.
In ascariasis, the penetration of worms into the liver, bile ducts and abdominal cavity can lead to abscesses.This is an extremely serious complication, life-threatening with the possibility of a breakthrough in the abdominal cavity with the development of peritonitis.
Cleaning with baking soda
People are always interested in the possibility of getting rid of diseases with the help of folk remedies at home.This is convenient because any treatment procedure can be performed with maximum comfort without wasting time visiting the clinic.
One of the popular folk remedies for combating helminths is baking soda.It turned out that, in addition to the laxative and cleansing effect, sodium bicarbonate also has a destructive effect on helminths.Experimental doctors developed their own recipes for using soda to treat various diseases, including helminthiasis.
Just one note.Baking soda is a base.Healthy blood is alkaline.Over the years, the human body becomes more acidic, which leads to many diseases, including cancer.
When symptoms of parasites appear, cleaning with baking soda helps to quickly deal with helminths.Especially those that are at least temporarily located in the colon.Cleaning parasites with a soda solution allows you to remove adult worms and their larvae.This removes about 70% of the toxins and waste products released by the helminths.
The anthelmintic effectiveness of soda increases if the entire gastrointestinal tract is exposed to it - from top to bottom.It is clear that the upper and middle departments of the gastrointestinal tract can be treated only with soda orally, that is, by drinking a soda solution.The lower areas can be affected using an enema.
Pinworms, roundworms, tapeworms, Siberian flukes, eels, fasciolopsis, tapeworms and some other parasites respond acutely to soda therapy.
Soda enemas
The event takes place in 3 stages.
1st stage.Preparation for soda enemas
This operation is performed using a simple water-salt enema.The purpose of the procedure is to cleanse the body and ensure full access of the soda solution to the intestinal walls and parasites.
Take 1...2 liters (depending on the patient's body) of boiled water.Contains 1...2 tbsp.l table salt.This is necessary to prevent absorption of the enema solution from the intestinal walls.
It is most convenient to introduce water using an Esmarch cup.The tip should be lubricated with vegetable oil or petroleum jelly.It is desirable to keep the water inside for 5...10 minutes."Stomach breathing" is recommended.Those who do not know what it is can talk to those who do yoga or breathing exercises."Belly breathing" allows you to massage the organs and ensure the penetration of the solution in all its bends.After emptying, proceed to the second stage.
2nd stage.Soda enema
Add 1 s to 0.8...1 liter of boiled, cooled water.l soda, stir and heat the solution to a temperature of 38...40°C.Then they do an enema.The soda solution should be kept inside for about 30 minutes.Then go to the bathroom.
attentionMild abdominal pain may occur during this stage.This is not dangerous and indicates that the helminths are resisting removal from the intestine, trying to cling to its walls.
3rd stage.Second cleansing enema
It is done exactly like the first one.To increase the effectiveness, you can add some lemon juice along with salt.
All three stages of cleaning should be repeated 8-10 times during the day.The following cleansing procedures can be done the next day or with a one-day break.
A few notes about cleaning with baking soda:
- The water should not be cold or hot.For cleansing enemas (stages 1 and 3) it should be within 20…25°C, for enema with soda (stage 2) – 38…40°C.
- Water should be introduced gradually to avoid discomfort or pain.
Cleaning with soda is not recommended in the following cases:
- If a person is on a salt-free diet.Since soda removes salts from the body, a severe deficiency can occur, which is undesirable.
- If you have an individual intolerance to soda.
- If you take calcium supplements or calcium-rich foods.In this case, you should temporarily stop taking calcium.
- With low acidity of gastric juice.When you take baking soda by mouth, the acidity will decrease even more, which will have a bad effect on digestion.Ulcers may even appear.
If there are any negative reactions of the body to soda, you should reduce the concentration of the solution or stop cleaning for a while.Perhaps the procedure will be more successful another time.
If cleaning with baking soda does not produce results, you should consult your doctor to prescribe an alternative treatment.
Intestinal localization of helminths compared to some others, for example, liver or brain, is usually easier to treat.There may even be cases of self-medication.However, you should know that some intestinal helminth infections have very dangerous complications that pose a threat to life.
Therefore, you cannot rely only on the strength of your body.If you have any symptoms that suggest the presence of helminths in the body, you should immediately contact a parasitologist.Only he can tell if there is cause for alarm or if something dangerous has not happened.