The presence of parasites in the body has serious health consequences.These include the development of allergies, general exhaustion and a decrease in immune defenses, hypovitaminosis and anemia, as well as disorders of the nervous system, neuroses, insomnia and poor appetite.All these manifestations can be eliminated by appropriate treatment directed against parasites, their larvae and eggs, as well as the use of drugs that will restore metabolic processes disrupted by the presence of unwanted 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 just one parasite remains in the body, it can lead to reinfection.Medications alone cannot achieve this, as 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), rapid reinfection is quite possible.
Therefore, treatment of parasites includes two obligatory elements:
- Use antiparasitic medications to eliminate them from the body.
- Carry out prevention of reinfection (personal hygiene, disinfection of the house, personal belongings and surfaces, treatment of all family members, pets).
Additionally, additional treatment is often needed for disorders caused by the parasite when it is present in the body.
Treatment against parasites
The basis of treatment directed against parasites detected in the body is the use of antiparasitic drugs.These medications can affect both adults and their eggs and larvae.The selection of drugs for 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 antiparasitic drugs, both for the treatment and prevention of worms, is prohibited, and this is explained by several factors.First, 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 choice of medication can damage the functioning of the liver or kidneys, without harming helminths.
Secondly, the doctor calculates the dose based on age and weight, using the antiparasitic drug for a short time and the maximum allowed and safe dose.
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 their effect on certain groups of worms, into several classes.
The first group is antiparasitic drugs that affect the nematode class.They are divided into two subclasses:
- Drugs active against intestinal nematodes.
- Drugs that act on extraintestinal nematode species.
The second group includes drugs that have a detrimental effect on the cestode class.They are also divided into two subgroups:
- Medicines acting on intestinal parasites.
- Drugs leading to the destruction of cestodes outside the intestinal lumen.
The third group includes all antiparasitic drugs that act on trematodes.They are also divided into subcategories:
- Medicines acting on intestinal parasites.
- Drugs leading to the destruction of cestodes outside the intestinal lumen.
A special place is occupied by drugs of the fourth group, which belong to a wide spectrum of action.This means that such an antiparasitic remedy will be effective against most known helminths.
Complementary therapy: treatment of allergies, improvement of well-being
In addition to antiparasitic treatment, drugs are often used to improve the patient's condition, normalize their well-being and have a general strengthening effect.In addition, due to the strong allergization of the body in case of parasitic infection, treatment of allergies with specific agents is also indicated.Allergy occurs in response to the penetration and reproduction of parasites foreign to the body;it can worsen during periods of massive death of parasites.Therefore, antihistamines are sometimes prescribed to prevent exacerbations of allergies during the treatment of helminthiasis.
To relieve intoxication and eliminate waste products and antigens of parasites, especially with severe allergies, the simultaneous use of antihistamines and sorbents is indicated when taking anthelmintic drugs.In addition, absorbent and antiallergic treatment begins approximately three days before taking the main drug and continues for at least 5 days after it.
Helminthiasis often leads to disruption of the intestinal microbial flora and therefore it is recommended to actively consume fermented milk products, plant foods and preventive treatment with probiotics to restore normal biocenosis.During treatment, you should exclude irritating and heavy foods, dense foods and excess proteins from your diet.The most beneficial will be light vegetable soups and stews, cereals and fermented milk products.It is important to consume plenty of fluids to actively flush toxins from the body.