Helminthiasis

Helminth infections are a group of diseases caused by parasitic worms.Helminths can settle in the intestines, lungs, gall bladder and bile ducts of humans.Parasites cause mechanical damage to internal organs, and helminth waste products lead to intoxication.Helminthiasis is also dangerous for humans because it suppresses the immune system, worsens the course of other diseases, leads to increased fatigue, reduces the intestinal absorption capacity, reduces the effectiveness of vaccination, etc.You can become infected with helminths by drinking dirty water or unwashed food.In rare cases, the disease is spread through the skin or the air.

Classification of helminthiases

By localization:

• intestineThese include ascariasis, strongyloidiasis, trichuriasis, teniarynchiasis, etc.
• Pulmonary.This group includes tominxosis and paragonimiasis.
• Fabric.This class includes schistosomiasis, trichinosis, toxocariasis and filariasis.
• Hepatobiliary system.This group includes opisthorchiasis, fascioliasis and clonorchiasis.

By level:

• spicyHelminthiasis usually appears 2-4 weeks after infection.Depending on the severity of the helminthic attack, signs of helminthiasis are observed from 1 week to several months, then the disease becomes chronic.
• Chronicle.Clinical manifestations of chronic helminthiases depend on the characteristics of the parasite species.In the presence of helminths with larval reproduction (filariasis or strongyloidiasis), allergic manifestations persist for a long time.In other forms of the disease, symptoms depend on the number, size and location of the parasite in the body.

Helminthiasis and micronutrient deficiency

Settling in the human body, parasites feed on blood and tissue juices, absorbing nutrients.For growth and reproduction, helminths, first of all, need microelements, which leads to a decrease in their content in the body.As a result of helminthiasis there may be a lack of the following microelements:

Zinc deficiency.Causes prostatitis, infertility, dwarfism, parakeratosis (resembling scabies or scabies), various tumors and many other pathologies.

Selenium deficiency.Leads to a decrease in immunity and can trigger the development of malignant tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, mammary glands, and prostate.

Iodine deficiency.Causes stunted growth, impaired puberty and retardation of reproductive organs.With iodine deficiency, mental retardation, even dementia, is possible.

Manganese deficiency.Can cause brittle bones, weight loss, seizures, dermatitis, and genital tract degeneration.

Chromium deficiency.Causes fatigue, sugar intolerance (borderline diabetes), stunted growth, and increases cholesterol levels.

Signs of helminthiasis

• fever;
• various skin rashes;
• facial swelling, conjunctivitis;
• inflammation of the upper respiratory tract;
• loose stools;
• in children, tonsillitis, lymphadenitis;
• bronchospasm, pulmonary infiltrates, pneumonia;
• myocarditis;
• hepatitis;
• meningoencephalitis.

Symptoms (clinical picture) of helminthiasis

Acute helminthiasis.For this form of helminthic attackSymptoms of a general allergic reaction: itchy skin rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, muscle and joint pain.Acute helminthiasis often leads to the development of pulmonary syndrome, abdominal pain and dyspeptic disorders.In this case, the liver and spleen increase in size, and symptoms from the central nervous system may appear.

Chronic helminthiasis.In many forms of helminthiasis, parasitism of several single individuals occurs without any unpleasant symptoms.Characteristic signs of helminthiasis appear in the presence of large worms (taeniids, broad tapeworms, etc.).Symptoms depend on the type and location of the parasite.With intestinal helminthiasis, pain, dyspeptic and asthenoneurotic syndromes are observed.Ascariasis can cause pancreatitis, obstructive jaundice and intestinal obstruction.Enterobiasis is characterized by itching in the anus at night.With clonorchiasis and opisthorchiasis, hepatitis, cholecystocholangitis and various gastrointestinal lesions can develop.

Helminthiasis and infectious diseases

Worm infestation increases the risk of contracting an infectious disease.Helminths reduce immunity and weaken the body as a whole.Thus, parasites allow microbes and viruses free access to body tissues.Helminthiasis may be accompanied by the following infectious diseases.

Toxoplasmosis.This is an infectious disease that affects humans and animals.You can contract toxoplasmosis through a contaminated blood transfusion, eating dishes made from uncooked meat or fish, or through contact with the patient's feces.Toxoplasmosis is transmitted from mother to child during intrauterine development.Infection can cause fetal death or spontaneous abortion.There is a high risk of death among newborns infected with toxoplasmosis.

Chlamydia.Infectious diseases that occur in rats, cats and humans.Can be accompanied by fever, rhinitis, conjunctivitis and pneumonia.Affects the organs of vision, reproductive and respiratory systems.Chlamydia is spread through airborne droplets, contact and sexual contact.

Toxocara.The disease is observed in humans, domestic animals, and rodents.Toxocara eggs remain viable for months in dry feces.The infection can be contracted through contact with animal fur or through the soil.This disease is accompanied by a severe form of allergy and pathology of internal organs.

Diagnosis and therapy of helminthiasis

How to identify helminthiasis

Prevention of helminthiasis consists primarily of observing strict hygiene standards.It is unacceptable to drink raw water and eat unprocessed or unfamiliar food (fish, meat).Timely identification of people infected with parasites also plays an important role in prevention.Diagnosis of helminthiasis is carried out by identifying helminth larvae and eggs.Often they are localized in various parts of the gastrointestinal tract, so the most common method is stool analysis.

In some cases, standard methods for diagnosing helminthiasis are ineffective.For example, some parasites do not lay eggs for a long time and therefore cannot be detected in the feces.Innovative methods allow you to detect the presence of helminths and assess the general condition of the body using the iris of the eye.This method is based on the fact that each organ has a projection on a certain segment of the "iris", where it sends information about its condition through the visceral center of the brain.This diagnosis of helminth infection makes it possible to detect parasites even in cases where conventional tests for helminth eggs are negative.

How to get rid of helminthiasis

An effective, safe and proven way to get rid of helminthic attacks and replenish the body with important microelements is a drug complex for helminths, which allows you to improve your health in several key areas at once:

• increase immunity;
• normalize metabolism;
• improve the function of stomach, pancreas, and intestinal enzymes;
• relieves allergy symptoms;
• normalize the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, etc.

Antiparasitic health program

To eliminate helminthiasis, it is necessary to take broad-spectrum antiparasitic drugs for 3 months.Between each month of use you must rest for 7 days.