Worms in the human body: photos and methods of treatment.

Even the development of household chemicals and technologies with a variety of detergents does not save our society from the infestation of parasites. The number one reason is dirty hands.

There are types of worms that are not dangerous to humans and can be removed from the body without much difficulty. However, parasitologists also know those who kill their prey.

What worms can live in us?

Helminths can settle both in the human body and in the animal. Not in vain are they called parasites, since they feed on the resources of the organism that they infect. And worms harm not only by eating the foods we are entitled to, but also disrupt the normal functioning of the liver, heart, lungs, and other organs. Cases of its penetration into the hearing aid, the eyes and the brain are known.

Those who come more frequently than others as uninvited "guests" were expertly divided into three groups. This type of parasites have become champions in terms of the number of infections, since more than 70% of the cases of contagion registered belong to them.

Here is a short description:

1. Roundwormscombine roundworms, roundworms and the so-called canine roundworms (another name is toxocara).
2. The simplest parasites.These include lamblia, amoeba, toxoplasmosis, and malaria plasmodia.
3. Flatworms.This class includes the echinococcus, the broad tapeworm here and there (diphyllobothriasis), and the bovine tapeworm.

Any of the 150 types of parasitic creatures can cause helminthiasis (helminth infection). Scientists have discovered many more, 12, 000 species of helminths are known to science. Let's consider further what worms live in the human body.

The most common types are:

1. Roundworms.Very small white worms that live and reproduce in the digestive tract of their prey. Above all, the damage that this type of worms brings is that it violates the microflora of the intestinal tract. This negative effect becomes the cause of subsequent diseases of the genitourinary system, enterobiasis, disorders of the nervous system, retardation of physical growth and mental development. Dirty hands, unwashed food, and pets are considered the main route of human infection.
2. Ascaris.These worms, which develop in the human body, sometimes reach 0. 4 meters in length. Ascaris is able to move to the lung area from its permanent habitat, the intestinal tract. During the journey, the worm damages the tissues, which leads to bleeding in them. When the larvae are expelled from the upper respiratory tract, they enter the oral cavity and are swallowed into the digestive system. An outside observer mistakes such a cough for a cold. They also harm the fact that they poison the microflora of the intestinal tract with toxins. In turn, they feed on useful substances intended for us. Poisoning of the body leads to allergies, as well as asthma attacks and suffocation. Dirty hands are Ascaris' favorite transportation when moving into a new body.
3. Vlasoglav.It is awarded a deserved third place in the number of infections. This worm enters the body of a new victim through poorly processed food. It causes the disease of whipworm. The patient loses his appetite, complains of abdominal pain, anemia and diarrhea. External manifestations of the disease cannot be immediately distinguished from an attack of appendicitis.
4. Wide tapeIn a sense, this worm claims to be the champion in length, reaching 10 meters and sometimes even more. But there are parasites and more genuine ones. It settles by eating freshwater fish. The worm sucks from the "owner" everything that should have strengthened and nourished the person. It is not selective in organ damage and is capable of harming everyone. Signs of an infestation by this worm are headaches and hallucinations (if it enters the brain), nausea and vomiting. Their actions and partial appearance are similar to those of porcine and bovine tapeworms, but are longer than this roundworm.
5. Hookwormsdo not enter food or the mouth. Their path is different, as they infect us through the skin. Living in contaminated soil, they seem to be waiting for contact with people. Its damage is that hookworms damage the intestines and lungs and also feed on blood. Symptoms are associated with abdominal pain and problems with the work of the esophagus.
6. Trichinella.Worm infestation occurs from eating meat (especially game). Its presence in the body gives such external manifestations:
• abdominal pain;
• itching;
• high fever (after two weeks of your stay);
• intestinal disorders;
• skin rash.

Important.Worms of this type damage the muscular tissues of a person's limbs and face, damage the respiratory system and even the heart, which is fatal.


7. The liver flukesettles in a person through the consumption of fish, previously affected by it. This worm damages the gallbladder and intestines. Signs of an infestation by chance: allergies and nausea, abdominal pain and cramps, also joint pain, temperature rises. If the disease has become chronic, the next stage is possible hepatitis. The most terrible consequences of the invasion of the liver parasite are cirrhosis and cancer. If this helminth is destroyed and removed, the damage caused will be quite noticeable and the inflammation of the liver remains.
8. Echinococcus.Tapeworms are also quite large, growing up to 5 meters. They lead a parasitic lifestyle in dogs, wolves, and cats. When a person comes into contact with them, the worms first damage the intestines and then migrate throughout the body. The most favorite places for their settlement are the liver and lungs. The places where they are located are misdiagnosed as a cancerous tumor or cyst. Some doctors use the term "cyst" in this way because it looks like a growth and becomes very large. When an imaginary tumor bursts, its contents acutely poisons the entire human body.

People sometimes carelessly treat helminth infestation as an unpleasant ailment, but one that is fairly easily tolerated. Consequently, their beliefs do not encourage them to be very careful when they come in contact with any kind of dirt, poorly processed foods or contact with pets.

Such criminal negligence has its unfortunate fruits. The worms are capable of killing their prey in addition to pain and organ damage. The most dangerous are helminths that feed on blood and nutrients inside a person.

The differences between parasitic worms are in the degree of damage caused and the method of penetration into the body of the new "host". Echinococci are known for the formation of cysts, the bovine tapeworm damages the intestines, the opistorchis constantly eat the liver. Every day you are missing a certain number of cells.

Protozoan parasites multiply very rapidly when conditions are right. Giardia appears to be in hiding for a while and there are no demonstrations. Toxoplasmas hit a person on the head, affecting their brain, which affects the victim's behavior.

Plasmodium malaria kills blood cells and is capable of killing the victim.

Consequences of infection:

• development of malignant tumors;
• immunity weakens;
• metabolism is disturbed.

Most helminths live in the intestinal tract, liver, and lungs. Some cases indicate damage to muscle tissue, joints, eyes, and brain. Through the flow of blood, parasites can migrate throughout the body, creating problems wherever they appear.

Symptoms of the presence of parasites

The manifestations of the Helminthic invasion are very different from each other. But they also have common symptoms:

• muscle pain that becomes weak and swollen;
• the joints hurt, although they are not injured;
• the liver and spleen are enlarged;
• skin rash;
• high temperature.

You can add to them:

• itching near the anus, pain in the abdomen, abnormalities in the gastrointestinal tract, constipation, vomiting, diarrhea and intestinal bloating, perhaps even obstruction, a person becomes weak and complains of anemia;
• Poisoning with parasite secretions disrupts the nervous system, causing headaches, dizziness, and nausea. Since parasites eat substances designed to strengthen a person, the body weakens and constantly falls asleep, fatigue for no reason, sleep is disturbed, and it is even difficult to perform serious mental work;
• itching and allergies, hives, brittle hair and nails, signs of bronchial asthma, rhinitis and dry cough;
• weakened immunity gives access to various types of infections, inflammation in the mouth and nose causes stomatitis, sinusitis and sinusitis;
• women develop inflammation of the appendages and discharge that smells like fish (bacterial vaginosis).

Worms sometimes bring the body of an infected person to such a state that a full and healthy life is no longer possible, even after elimination. Therefore, when discovering any of the symptoms, it is advisable to urgently consult a doctor.

Pictures of worms that can live in you

Worms of various types, sizes, and shapes can settle on the human body. They use any method of migration to live at someone else's expense. It is assumed that 4/5 of the population of our planet has a helminthic invasion and carries various parasites. A person may not even guess that she is not only eating food, but also a "tenant" in the intestines.

The symptoms of its presence are neither immediate nor pronounced. And a long stay of worms will lead the body to chronic diseases. Many diseases are believed to start with worms. Before starting the treatment, you must first know your inner enemy so as not to fight blindly.

The worms that inhabit a person are divided into types:

• roundworms;
• tapeworms;
• trematodes.

Even looking at a photo of a parasite is not a very pleasant experience, but it is much worse to carry it on yourself. It seems to people that someone may have an invasion, but it won't affect me. What a surprise it is when they discover that a monster has come and taken up residence in their own body!

Thanks to these materials, smart people are more armed to protect themselves and their loved ones. But no one and nothing should do themselves in destroying uninvited "guests".

If the parasites are different, the treatment is not always the same. Do not give the same pill for lice and ascaris, there are significant differences in lifestyle, places of settlement and method of infection. First, they find out the type of helminth, the direction of its harmful activity, and only then the doctor selects a drug taking into account the age and other health characteristics of each patient.

Then, having received a sufficient amount of information about the types of worms, the symptoms, the degree of damage, the reader can be diagnosed and pass the appropriate tests, which will be prescribed by a parasitologist. Not all worms are equally dangerous, but any of their types poisons the body with their waste products, and each one of them feeds on something of us: food or body tissues.

For your information.The term "parasite" comes from the Greek word for parasite. Two or more organisms live next to each other, but one "sits on the neck" of the other, feeding and reproducing at the expense of another person. The digestive system can contain both multicellular helminths and protozoa. Tapeworms, roundworms, and pinworms are quite common. They have a relatively complex body structure.

The vast majority of helminths have a negative effect on the general well-being and human health, causing the development of very serious diseases. With this in mind, when the first signs of discomfort appear that do not pass during the treatment of a cold or rash with headaches, it is worth contacting a doctor to make an appointment for a diagnosis.

Today, physicians have enough high-precision methods and technologies to confirm or deny suspicions of parasitic worm infection. If helminths are found, only a specialist can choose the most optimal course of treatment.

How to prevent the helminth invasion? Do you need to constantly limit yourself to one break or the other, literally "squeezing" your life into the clutches of the observance of complex postulates?

In fact, intestinal parasite infestation and subsequent treatment can be avoided by following very simple rules:

• wash your hands with soap only;
• drink filtered water;
• not only wash fruits and vegetables with water, but it is even better to wet them with boiling water;
• avoid swimming in contaminated bodies of water;
• meat and fish products must undergo mandatory heat treatment;
• children's toys used outdoors are disinfected;
• Vaccinate pets against parasites.

Conclusion

But everyone should start with themselves, because all modern achievements mean nothing if you simply neglect personal hygiene and preventive measures for family members living in our house. Being attentive to your health, detecting in time (if an infection has occurred), competently and in a timely manner to start treatment - all this will help prevent major personal problems and the spread of the disease in your environment.

It is much easier to prevent parasitic worms than to experience deterioration in health, all kinds of disorders and fever, and then you still have to follow the rules. Just not a hygiene course, but treatment, diet and restoration of immunity. And it is good if you do it without operations. Take care, it's easier.