The presence of internal parasites can lead to serious health consequences.These include allergies, general exhaustion and reduced immune defenses, vitamin deficiencies and anemia, as well as neurological disorders, neuroses, insomnia and loss of appetite.All these symptoms can be eliminated through appropriate treatment of the parasite, its larvae and eggs, as well as the use of drugs to restore metabolic processes disrupted by the presence of the uninvited guest in the body.
Eliminating Parasites: General Principles
First, the goal of treatment is to completely eliminate the worms and their larvae from the body.Even if one parasite remains in the body, it can lead to reinfection.Medications alone cannot do this because many parasites are spread through dirty hands.In this regard, even if the patient drinks medicine to treat parasites, but at the same time ignores the rules of personal hygiene and is constantly exposed to the source of the parasite (human or animal), there is a high risk of rapid reinfection.
Therefore, treatment of parasites consists of two mandatory components:
- Antiparasitic drugs are used to remove them from the body.
- Prevention of reinfection (personal hygiene, disinfection of house, personal belongings and surfaces, treatment of all family members, pets).
Additionally, additional treatment is often required for illnesses caused by parasites in the body.
parasite treatment
The basis of treatment for parasites found in the body is the use of antiparasitic drugs.These drugs affect adult worms as well as their eggs and larvae.The choice of antiparasitic drugs should be made exclusively by a doctor after receiving the results of all necessary examinations and assessing the patient's general condition.Self-medication with parasite medications to treat and prevent worms is prohibited due to several factors.First, all antiparasitic drugs belong to a special group of chemotherapeutic drugs; they have powerful toxic effects on the organism.The human body is no exception in this regard.Incorrect dosage or drug selection may impair liver or kidney function but will not cause any harm to the worms.
Secondly, the doctor calculates the dose based on age and weight, the maximum allowable and safe dose for short-term use of antiparasitic drugs.
Third, based on the results of the analysis, choose a parasite treatment that will be effective in this particular situation, since different types of worms (and their larvae and eggs) will succumb to different types of drugs.
Treatments for Parasites: Classification of Drugs
Drugs that affect parasites and their larval forms (eggs) are divided into several categories based on their effect on certain groups of helminths.
The first group is antiparasitic drugs that affect nematodes.They are divided into two subcategories:
- Drugs active against intestinal nematodes.
- Drugs that act on extraintestinal nematode species.
The second group includes drugs that have harmful effects on tapeworms.They are also divided into two subgroups:
- Drugs that act on intestinal parasites.
- Drugs that cause the destruction of extraluminal tapeworms.
The third group includes all antiparasitic drugs acting on flukes.They are also divided into subcategories:
- Drugs that act on intestinal parasites.
- Drugs that cause the destruction of extraluminal tapeworms.
The fourth group of drugs occupies a special position, as they have a wide range of action.This means that this parasite treatment will be effective against most known worms.
Complementary therapies: treating allergies and improving health
In addition to antiparasitic treatments, medications are often used to improve the patient's condition, normalize health and have an overall strengthening effect.In addition, because the body has a strong allergic reaction when infected with parasites, specific medications are also needed to treat allergies.Allergies occur due to the invasion and reproduction of foreign parasites in the body; the condition may worsen during periods when the parasites die off in large numbers.Therefore, during treatment for helminthiasis, antihistamines are sometimes prescribed to prevent allergies from getting worse.
In order to detoxify and remove the parasite's waste products and antigens, especially if there are severe allergies, antihistamines and adsorbents should be used together with anthelmintics.In addition, adsorbent and antiallergic treatments are initiated approximately three days before taking the primary medication and continued for at least an additional 5 days after taking the primary medication.
Helminthosis often leads to a disruption of the intestinal microflora, so active consumption of fermented dairy products, plant foods and probiotic preventive courses are recommended to restore the normal biota.During treatment, you should eliminate spicy, greasy foods, thick foods and excess protein from your diet.The most beneficial are soups and light stews, cereals and fermented milk products.It is important to take in plenty of fluids to actively remove toxins from your body.