The presence of parasites in the body leads to 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 poor appetite.All these manifestations can be eliminated by proper treatment directed against parasites, their larvae and eggs, as well as the use of medications that will restore metabolic processes disrupted by the presence of uninvited guests in the body.
Getting rid of parasites: general principles
First of all, treatment is aimed at completely ridding the body of worms and their larvae.If even one parasite remains in the body, it can lead to re-infection.Medicines 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 remedy for parasites, but at the same time neglects the rules of personal hygiene and constantly comes into contact with the source of parasites (people or animals), a rapid re-infection is quite possible.
Therefore, treatment of parasites consists of two mandatory components:
- Using anti-parasite medications to remove them from the body.
- Carrying out the prevention of re-infection (personal hygiene, disinfection of the house, personal belongings and surfaces, treatment of all family members, pets).
In addition, there is often a need for additional therapy for the disorders caused by the parasite while in the body.
Treatment against parasites
The basis of therapy directed against parasites that have been found in the body is the use of antiparasitic drugs.These medications can affect both adults and their eggs and larvae.The selection of drugs against parasites should be carried out exclusively by a doctor after receiving the results of all necessary examinations and assessing the general condition of the patient.Self-administration of parasite medications for both treatment and prevention of worms is prohibited, and this is explained by several factors.Firstly, all drugs against parasites 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 medication can damage 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 anti-parasite drug for a short course and the maximum permissible and safe dosage.
Thirdly, based on the results of the analysis, a remedy for parasites is selected, which will be effective in this particular case, since different types of worms (as well as their larvae and eggs) die from different types of drugs.
Remedies for parasites: classification of drugs
Drugs 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 is anti-parasitic drugs that affect the class of nematodes.They are divided into two subclasses:
- Medicines that are active against intestinal nematodes.
- Drugs that act on extraintestinal nematode species.
The second group includes drugs that have a detrimental effect on the class of cestodes.They are also divided into two subgroups:
- Medicines acting on intestinal parasites.
- Drugs that lead to the destruction of cestodes outside the intestinal lumen.
The third group includes all those anti-parasite drugs that act on trematodes.They are also divided into subcategories:
- Medicines acting 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 belong to a wide spectrum of action.This means that such a parasite remedy will be effective against most of the known helminths.
Complementary therapy: treatment of allergies, improvement of 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.In addition, due to the strong allergization of the body when infected with parasites, treatment of allergies with specific agents is also indicated.Allergy occurs in response to the penetration and reproduction of parasites that are foreign to the body; it can worsen during a period of mass death of parasites.Therefore, antihistamines are sometimes prescribed to prevent exacerbations of allergies during the treatment of helminthiasis.
To relieve intoxication and remove waste products and antigens of parasites, especially if there is a severe allergy, simultaneous use of antihistamines and sorbents is indicated while taking anthelmintic drugs.Moreover, sorbent and antiallergic therapy begins approximately three days before taking the main medication and continues for at least another 5 days after it.
Often helminthiases lead 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 foods, dense foods and excess protein from your diet.The most beneficial will be soups and light vegetable stews, cereals and fermented milk products.It is important to consume plenty of fluids to actively remove toxins from the body.