More than 400 species of worms are known, which can parasitize both animals and humans.The infections they cause are usually named according to the type of intestinal worm.
The most common parasitosis are ascariasis, enterobiasis, opisthorchiasis, hookworm, cysticercosis, teniarynchiasis, echinococcosis, strongyloidiasis, trichuriasis, taeniasis, hymenolepiasis, diphyllobothriasis, trichinosis.Most often, helminths are localized in the intestines, but they can colonize other organs and tissues - liver, muscles, lungs, eyes, brain and others.
Symptoms of parasites in human intestines
The intestine is the favorite place for parasites.Symptoms of parasites, especially in the initial stage and/or in the case of low-intensity infection, may be mild or completely absent.And the most pronounced ones are often mistaken for manifestations of other diseases.
Worms often cause chronic digestive diseases, which can occur even in the absence of helminthic infections.These are enterocolitis, pancreatitis, gastritis, cholecystitis.Helminthiasis often causes serious complications that lead to death.
Main symptoms of intestinal helminthiasis:
- Bloating, constipation, diarrhea.These gastrointestinal disorders are due to the release of the metabolic products of intestinal worms and the physical effects on the digestive system.They are often chronic and occur over several years.
- Pain in muscles and joints.They are mainly caused by the migration of adults and larvae from one tissue and organ to another.In such cases, the latter are damaged, inflamed and react with immune reactions, resulting in pain.
- Allergic reactions.Allergies can manifest in different ways - the appearance of eczema, hives, papillomas and acne.It is caused by the irritation and damage of the intestinal walls by helminths, as well as the entry of small particles of the abdominal contents into the blood through the damaged blood vessels.
- Feeling very hungry at times.It is caused by a lack of nutrients and a drop in blood sugar due to their absorption by worms.
- Weight fluctuations in one direction or another.Weight loss can be caused by nutrient deficiencies and digestive disorders.Being overweight is caused by constant hunger and frequent large meals.
- Neuroses and mental disorders.They are explained by the poisoning of the body with waste products of helminths.Neurotic and mental disorders are manifested in feelings of restlessness and anxiety, depression and constant irritability.
- Teeth grinding during sleep.This is a very typical sign of the presence of helminths in the body.
- Reduced immunity.It manifests itself in dysbacteriosis, frequent colds, and the appearance of tumors, including malignant ones.
Important!Take care of your appearance.
A person who has been infected with helminths for a long time may not know about the invasion.Although, if you are careful, its signs can be noticed even with mild severity.In case of helminthiasis, the appearance inevitably changes due to disruption of the functioning of the whole organism.
In particular:
- the skin becomes rough;
- nail peeling;
- acne, freckles and age spots appear;
- seborrhea occurs.
The appearance of all these signs indicates that the helminths have already caused significant damage to the gastrointestinal tract and worsened the functioning of the entire organism.
Intestinal worm infections cause symptoms similar to the manifestations of many serious diseases - pneumonia, pancreatitis, acute appendicitis.Symptoms typical of viral infections such as tonsillitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis and polyps appear in the nasal cavity.
Most parasitosis cause mild to moderate mental disorders.Constant stress and irritation cause anxiety, restlessness and depression.Patients experience constant fatigue, sleep poorly, and grind their teeth in their sleep.
Among the most serious manifestations of helminthiasis are immune system disorders that result in frequent respiratory diseases and malignancies.All this clearly indicates the progression of the disease.
What else happens to the body due to helminthiasis?
Symptoms of parasites in the small intestine appear in response to the activity of the following worms.
Helminths secrete antienzymes - substances that prevent digestion.This causes indigestion and consequently reduced absorption of nutrients, diarrhea and anemia.Especially in the case of intestinal helminthiasis, fatty acids are poorly absorbed.
The small intestine is the traditional location of worms, especially ubiquitous parasites such as roundworms and roundworms.
The first ones first settle in the lower part of the small intestine and then colonize the large intestine.
Important.Adult roundworms can block the airways and cause suffocation.They can also block the small intestines, bile ducts, and gallbladder.This leads to constipation, obstructive jaundice, severe pain in the hypochondrium, vomiting, the appearance of worms in the rejected masses.
In the case of ascariasis, the penetration of worms into the liver, bile ducts and abdominal cavity can lead to abscesses.This is an extremely serious complication, life-threatening, with the possibility of penetration 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 with folk remedies at home.This is convenient, as all treatment procedures can be performed with maximum comfort without wasting time visiting the clinic.
One of the popular folk remedies for the fight against helminths is baking soda.It turned out that, in addition to its laxative and cleansing effect, sodium bicarbonate is also destructive to intestinal worms.Experimental doctors developed their own recipes for using soda to treat various diseases, including helminthiasis.
Just a note.Baking soda is alkaline.Healthy blood is alkaline.Over the years, the human body becomes acidic, which leads to the development of many diseases, including cancer.
When symptoms of parasites appear, cleaning with soda will help to quickly cope with helminths.Especially those that are at least temporarily localized in the large intestine.Cleaning the parasites with soda solution makes it possible to remove adult worms and their larvae.This removes about 70% of the toxins and wastes excreted by the intestinal worms.
The anthelmintic effectiveness of soda increases when the entire gastrointestinal tract is exposed - from top to bottom.It is clear that the upper and middle sections of the gastrointestinal tract can only be treated with soda orally, that is, with a soda solution.The lower zones can be affected by enemas.
Fungal worms, roundworms, tapeworms, Siberian fluke, eel, fasciolopsis, tapeworm and some other parasites respond acutely to soda therapy.
Soda enema
The event takes place in 3 stages.
Section 1.Preparation for soda enema
This operation is performed with regular water-salt enemas.The purpose of the procedure is to cleanse the body and ensure full access of the soda solution to the intestinal walls and parasites.
Take 1-2 liters of boiled water (depending on the patient's body structure).1...2 tbsp.l.table salt.It is necessary to prevent absorption of the enema solution by the intestinal walls.
It is most convenient to dispense water with an Esmarch mug.The tip should be lubricated with vegetable oil or petroleum jelly.It is advisable to keep the water inside for 5...10 minutes.We recommend that you "breathe with your stomach".Those who don't know what it is can talk to those who do yoga or breathing exercises."Abdominal breathing" allows you to massage the organs and ensure that the solution penetrates into all its folds.After emptying, proceed to the second step.
Section 2.Soda enema
Add 1 s to 0.8...1 liter of boiled, cooled water.l.soda, stir and heat the solution to a temperature of 38...40°C.An enema is then given.The soda solution should be kept inside for about 30 minutes.Then go to the toilet.
Attention.Mild abdominal pain may occur during this stage.This is not dangerous and indicates that helminths resist removal from the intestine and try to linger on the walls.
Section 3.Second cleansing enema
It happens exactly like the first one.In order to increase the effectiveness, a little lemon juice can be added together with salt.
All three stages of cleaning must be repeated 8-10 times during the day.The following cleaning procedures can be performed the next day or with a daily break.
A few notes on baking soda:
- The water should not be cold or hot.It should be between 20...25°C for a cleansing enema (stage 1 and 3), and between 38...40°C for a soda enema (stage 2).
- 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 salts from the body, a severe deficiency can occur, which is undesirable.
- If you have an individual intolerance to soda.
- If you take calcium supplements or calcium-rich foods.In this case, you should temporarily stop taking calcium.
- With the low acidity of gastric juice.If soda is taken orally, the acidity will decrease even more, which will have a bad effect on the digestion of food.Ulcers may even occur.
If the body has a negative reaction to soda, you need to reduce the concentration of the solution or stop cleaning for a while.Maybe another time the procedure will be more successful.
If cleaning with baking soda does not work, consult your doctor to prescribe an alternative treatment.
The localization of helminths in the intestine is usually easier to treat than others, such as in the liver or brain.There may even be cases of self-medication.However, you should know that some intestinal worm infections have very dangerous complications that are life-threatening.
Therefore, you cannot rely only on the strength of the body.If you notice any symptoms that indicate the presence of helminths in the body, contact a parasitologist immediately.Only he can tell if there is cause for alarm or if nothing dangerous has happened.