The presence of parasites in the body leads to serious health consequences.These include the development of allergies, general exhaustion and a decrease in immune defense, hypovitaminosis and anemia, as well as disorders of the nervous system, neuroses, insomnia and loss of appetite.All these manifestations can be eliminated by proper treatment directed against parasites, their larvae and eggs, as well as by the use of drugs that will restore the metabolic processes disturbed by the presence of uninvited guests in the body.
Getting rid of parasites: general principles
First of all, the treatment is aimed at completely ridding the body of worms and their larvae.If even a 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, rapid re-infection is quite possible, even if the patient drinks antiparasitic medicine, but at the same time neglects the rules of personal hygiene and is constantly in contact with the source of parasites (humans or animals).
Thus, the treatment of parasites consists of two mandatory components:
- Use anti-parasitic drugs to remove them from the body.
- Prevention of re-infection (personal hygiene, disinfection of the house, personal belongings and surfaces, treatment of all family members, pets).
In addition, additional therapy is often needed for disorders caused by the parasite while in the body.
Treatment against parasites
The basis of the therapy aimed at the parasites found in the body is the use of antiparasitic drugs.These drugs can affect both adults and their eggs and larvae.The selection of antiparasitic drugs should be made by a doctor only after receiving the results of all necessary examinations and assessing the general condition of the patient.Self-use of parasitic drugs for both treatment and prevention of worms is prohibited, and this is explained by several factors.First, all antiparasitic drugs belong to the group of special chemotherapeutic agents;they have a strong toxic effect on living organisms.The human body is no exception in this regard.Incorrect dosage or drug selection can damage the liver or kidneys without harming the helminth.
Second, the doctor calculates the dose according to age and weight, using a short course of the antiparasitic drug and the maximum permissible and safe dose.
Third, based on the results of the analysis, a remedy for parasites is selected, which will be effective in this case, because different types of worms (as well as their larvae and eggs) die from different types of drugs.
Treatment of parasites: classification of drugs
Drugs that affect parasites and their larval forms, eggs are divided into several classes depending on their effect on certain groups of worms.
The first group is antiparasitic drugs that affect the class of nematodes.They are divided into two subclasses:
- Drugs active against intestinal nematodes.
- Drugs affecting extraintestinal nematode species.
The second group includes drugs that have a harmful effect on the class of cestodes.They are also divided into two subgroups:
- Drugs that affect intestinal parasites.
- Drugs that cause the destruction of cestodes outside the intestinal lumen.
The third group includes all antiparasitic drugs that affect trematodes.They are also divided into subcategories:
- Drugs that affect intestinal parasites.
- Drugs that cause the destruction of cestodes outside the intestinal lumen.
A special place is occupied by drugs belonging to the fourth group, which belong to a wide spectrum of activity.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, drugs are often used to improve the patient's condition, normalize well-being and have a general strengthening effect.In addition, due to the strong allergy of the body when infected with parasites, the treatment of allergies with special agents is also indicated.Allergy occurs in response to the penetration and reproduction of parasites foreign to the body;can worsen during mass die-off of parasites.Therefore, antihistamines are sometimes prescribed to prevent exacerbation of allergies during the treatment of helminthiasis.
In order to eliminate intoxication and remove waste products and parasite antigens, the simultaneous use of antihistamines and sorbents is indicated when taking antihelminthic drugs, especially in case of a severe allergy.Moreover, sorbent and antiallergic therapy begins about three days before taking the main drug and continues for at least 5 days after that.
Often, helminths lead to a disturbance of the intestinal microbial flora, and therefore it is recommended to actively consume fermented dairy products, plant foods and a preventive course of probiotics to restore the normal biocenosis.During treatment, you should eliminate irritants, heavy foods, dense foods and excess protein from your diet.The most useful 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.