More than 400 species of worms are known that can parasitize animals and humans.The infestation they cause is usually called by type of helminth.
The most common parasites include: ascariasis, enterbiasis, opisthorchiasis, worms, cysticercosis, teniarynchiasis, echinococcosis, strongyloidiasis, trichuriasis, taeniasis, hymenolepiasis, diphyllobothriasis, trichinosis.Most often, helminths are localized in the intestines, but they can also colonize other organs and tissues - liver, muscles, lungs, eyes, brain and others.
Symptoms of parasites in the human intestine
The intestines are the most favored location for parasites.Parasite symptoms, especially in the early stages and/or with low infection intensity, may be minimal or completely absent.And the most noticeable ones are often mistaken for manifestations of other diseases.
Worms often cause chronic diseases of the digestive system, which can occur even without Helminthic attacks.These are enterocolitis, pancreatitis, gastritis, cholecystitis.Helminthiases often result in serious complications that lead to death.
Main symptoms of intestinal helminthiasis:
- Activity, constipation, diarrhea.This gastrointestinal disorder arises due to the release of metabolic products by helminths and physical effects on the digestive tract.They are often chronic and appear over several years.
- Pain in muscles and joints.They are caused mainly by the migration of adults and larvae from one tissue and organ to another.In this case, the latter is injured, becomes inflamed and reacts with an immune reaction, as a result of which pain occurs.
- Allergic reaction.Allergies can manifest themselves in different ways - eczema, rashes similar to hives, the appearance of papillomas and acne.Their cause is irritation and damage to the intestinal wall by helminths, and the entry of small particles of stomach contents into the blood through damaged vessels.
- Sometimes strong hunger.Caused by a lack of nutrients due to their absorption by helminths and a drop in blood sugar levels.
- Weight fluctuations in one direction or another.Weight loss can be caused by nutrient deficiencies and digestive disorders.Excess weight is caused by hunger and frequent meals.
- Neurosis and mental disorders.They are explained by intoxication of the body with waste products of helminths.Neurotic and mental disorders are manifested by constant feelings of restlessness and anxiety, depression, and irritability.
- Teeth grinding in sleep.It is a very characteristic sign of the presence of helminths in the body.
- Decreased 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 be aware of the invasion.Although, if you are careful, the signs can be noticed even with a slight severity.With Helminthiasis, the appearance inevitably changes due to the disruption of the functioning of the whole organism.
Specifically:
- The skin becomes rough;
- skin nails;
- acne, freckles and age spots appear;
- Seborrhea occurs.
The appearance of all these signs indicates that helminths have caused significant damage to the gastrointestinal tract and have worsened the functioning of the entire body.
Intestinal helminth infection causes symptoms similar to the manifestations of many serious diseases - pneumonia, pancreatitis, acute appendicitis.Symptoms characteristic of viral infections such as tonsillitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, and polyps in the nasal cavity occur.
Most parasitoses cause mild or moderate mental disorders.A constant state of stress and irritation creates anxiety, restlessness, and depression.Patients experience constant fatigue, sleep poorly, and grind their teeth in their sleep.
The most serious manifestations of Helminthias include immune disorders, which result in frequent respiratory diseases and malignant neoplasms.All this clearly indicates the development of this disease.
What else happens to the body because of Helminthiasis?
Symptoms of parasites in the small intestine appear in response to the activity of the following worms.
Helminths secrete antienzymes - substances that prevent their digestion.This causes digestive upset and, as a result, decreased nutrient absorption, diarrhea and anemia.In particular, with intestinal helminthiasis, fatty acids are not absorbed.
The small intestine is the traditional site of localization of worms, particularly ubiquitous parasites such as pinworms and roundworms.
The first settles first in the lower part of the small intestine, then colonizes 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 hypochondria, vomiting with the appearance of worms in the rejected mass.
With ascariasis, worm penetration into the liver, bile ducts and abdominal cavity can cause abscesses.This is a very serious, life-threatening complication with the possibility of breakthrough into the abdominal cavity with the development of peritonitis.
Cleaning with baking soda
People are always interested in the possibility of getting rid of diseases using folk remedies at home.This is convenient, because any treatment procedure can be carried out with maximum comfort, without wasting time visiting the clinic.
One of the popular folk remedies to combat helminths is baking soda.It turns out that in addition to the washing and cleaning effect, sodium bicarbonate also destroys helminths.Experimental doctors developed their own recipes for using soda to treat various diseases, including Helminthiases.
Just a note.Baking soda is alkaline.Healthy blood is alkaline.Over the years, the human body becomes acidic, which leads to many diseases, including cancer.
When symptoms of parasites appear, cleaning with soda helps to quickly deal with helminths.Especially those who are at least temporarily in the colon.Parasite cleaning with a soda solution allows you to remove adult worms and their larvae.This removes about 70% of the toxins and waste products secreted by helminths.
The antihelminthic 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 part of the gastrointestinal tract can only be treated with soda orally, that is, by drinking a soda solution.The lower zone can be affected using an enema.
Pinworms, roundworms, tapeworms, Siberian flukes, eels, fasciolopsis, tapeworms and some other parasites respond to soda therapy.
Soda Enema
This event is held in 3 stages.
Stage 1. Prepare for soda enema
This operation is performed using a normal saline enema.The purpose of this procedure is to cleanse the body and ensure full access of the soda solution to the intestinal wall and parasites.
Take 1 ... 2 liters (depending on the build of the patient) of boiled water.It contains 1 ... 2 tablespoons.L. table salt.It is necessary to prevent absorption of the enema solution by the intestinal wall.
It is easiest to introduce water using an Esmarch cup.Tips should be lubricated with vegetable oil or vaseline.It is advisable to keep the water inside for 5 ... 10 minutes.It is recommended to "breathe with your stomach."Those who do not know what to do can talk to those who do yoga or breathing exercises."Abdominal breathing" allows you to massage the organs and ensure the penetration of the solution into all its nooks and crannies.After emptying, proceed to the second stage.
2nd stage.Soda Enema
Add 1 s to 0.8 ... 1 liter of boiled water, cool.L. soda, stir and heat the solution to a temperature of 38 ... 40 ° C. After that they give an enema.The soda solution should be kept inside for about 30 minutes.Then go to the toilet.
Attention.During this stage, mild abdominal pain may occur.This is not dangerous, and indicates that helminths resist removal from the intestine, trying to linger on its walls.
3rd stage.Second cleansing enema
It is done the same way as the first one.To increase efficiency, you can add a little lemon juice along with salt.
All three stages of cleaning must be repeated 8 ... 10 times during the day.The following cleaning procedure can be done the next day or with a day break.
A few notes on cleaning soda:
- Water should not be cold or hot.For cleansing enemas (stages 1 and 3) it should be within 20 ... 25 ° C, for soda enemas (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 salt from the body, severe deficiency may occur, which is undesirable.
- If you have an intolerance to soda.
- If you take calcium supplements or foods rich in calcium.In this case, you need to temporarily stop taking calcium.
- With low acidity of gastric juice.When taking soda orally, the acidity will decrease, which will have a negative effect on the digestion of food.Ulcers may occur.
If any negative reaction of the body to soda occurs, you need to reduce the concentration of the solution or stop cleaning for a while.Maybe other procedures will be more successful.
If cleaning with baking soda does not bring results, you should consult your doctor so that he can prescribe an alternative treatment.
Intestinal localization of helminths compared to some others, for example, liver or brain, is usually easier to treat.There may be cases of self-healing.However, you need to 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 symptoms that suggest the presence of helminths in the body, you should immediately contact a parasitologist.Only he can say whether there is cause for alarm, or whether there is nothing dangerous.