Contrary to popular belief, helminths in adults are not less common than in children. With the help of specialists, we will find out what symptoms indicate the presence of helminths in the body in adults and what methods of treatment are considered to be most effective.
Glistular invasion occurs when the eggs and larvae of the helminths enter the human body:
- through water and soil;
- when using food that has not been properly sanitized (vegetables, greens, fruits, berries) or contaminated animal products (meat, fish);
- through insect bites;
- by transmission at the contact of a person with a human or domestic animals.
Symptoms of helminths in adults
The signs of helminth infection in adults depend on the type of parasites and the location of their localization. Most often, the worm colonies are in the intestine, but often parasites move in the body, penetrating into internal organs and tissues. The main symptoms of helminth infection in adults are:
- disorders of stool (constipation and diarrhea);
- flatulence;
- inflammation of the intestines, discomfort in the abdomen;
- anemia ;
- allergy and skin inflammation;
- pain in the joints and muscles;
- chronic fatigue;
- problems with sleep;
- loss (less often increase) in weight;
- decreased immunity.
In addition, there are specific manifestations, characteristic of a particular species of helminthiosis. So, when you are infected with pinworms, a characteristic sign is an itch in the anus, and in women - in the genitals; with trichinellosis the patient swells around the face, fever is noted; Trichocystrophy causes dysbacteriosis, etc.
Treatment of helminths in adults
Currently, the list of anthelminthic drugs is quite large. Some types of drugs have a wide range of action, while others are aimed at curing a certain type of helminthiosis. It should be borne in mind that almost all funds do not affect eggs and worm larvae, therefore it is recommended to repeat the course of treatment in the instructions, 2 to 3 weeks after the first one. Antihelminthic drugs are considered effective:
- Pirantel (Nemocid, Helmintox, Combantrin);
- Vermox (Mebendazole, Mebex, Wormin, Vermakar, Thermox);
- Decaris (Levamisole);
- Piperazine;
- Nemosol (Albendazole);
- Pirkon (Pirivinium, Vankvin, Parvinii embonate).
Among the means of traditional medicine to cope with the problem help:
- pumpkin seeds;
- tansy ;
- sagebrush;
- yarrow;
- black cumin;
- carnations.