The presence of parasites in the body leads to serious health consequences.These include the development of allergies, general exhaustion and reduced immune defense, hypovitaminosis and anemia, as well as disorders of the nervous system, neuroses, insomnia and poor appetite.All these manifestations can be eliminated by proper treatment directed against the parasites, their larvae and eggs, as well as the use of drugs that will restore the metabolic processes disturbed by the presence of uninvited guests in the body.
Get rid of parasites: general principles
First of all, the treatment is aimed at completely ridding the body of worms and their larvae.If even one 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, even if the patient has taken the drug 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), a rapid re-infection is quite possible.
Therefore, the treatment of parasites consists of two mandatory components:
- Using antiparasitic drugs to remove them from the body.
- Carrying out prevention of re-infection (personal hygiene, disinfection of the house, personal belongings and surfaces, treatment of all family members, pets).
In addition, there is often a need for additional therapy for the disorders caused by the parasite while it is in the body.
Treatment against parasites
The basis of therapy directed against the parasites found in the body is the use of antiparasitic drugs.These drugs can affect both the adults and their eggs and larvae.The choice of drugs against parasites should be made exclusively by a doctor after receiving the results of all the necessary tests and assessing the general condition of the patient.Self-administration of antiparasitic drugs for both treatment and prevention of worms is prohibited, and this is explained by several factors.First, all antiparasitic drugs belong to a special group of chemotherapeutic agents;exert a powerful toxic effect on living organisms.And the human body is no exception in this regard.Incorrect dosage or choice of drug can damage the functioning of the liver or kidneys without causing harm to the helminth.
Second, the doctor calculates the dose based on age and weight, using the antiparasitic drug for a short course and the maximum permissible and safe dose.
Third, based on the results of the analysis, a drug for parasites is selected that 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.
Antiparasitic agents: classification of drugs
Medicines that affect parasites and their larval forms, eggs, are divided depending on the effect on certain groups of worms into several classes.
The first group are antiparasitic drugs that affect the nematode class.They are divided into two subclasses:
- Drugs that are active against intestinal nematodes.
- Drugs that act on 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 acting against intestinal parasites.
- Drugs that lead to the destruction of cestodes outside the intestinal lumen.
The third group includes all those antiparasitic drugs that act on trematodes.They are also divided into subcategories:
- Drugs acting against intestinal parasites.
- Drugs that lead 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 a drug against parasites 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 specific means is indicated.Allergy occurs in response to the penetration and reproduction of parasites that are foreign to the body;may worsen during a period of mass parasite die-off.Therefore, antihistamines are sometimes prescribed to prevent exacerbation of allergies during the treatment of helminthiasis.
To relieve intoxication and remove waste products and antigens of parasites, especially if there is a severe allergy, the simultaneous use of antihistamines and sorbents during the reception of anthelmintic drugs is indicated.In addition, sorbent and antiallergic therapy begins approximately three days before taking the main drug and continues for at least another 5 days after it.
Often, helminthiasis leads to disruption of the intestinal microbial flora, which is why active consumption of fermented milk products, plant foods and a preventive course of probiotics are recommended to restore the normal biocenosis.During treatment, you should exclude from your diet irritating, heavy foods, dense foods and excess protein.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.