The presence of parasites in the body has serious health consequences. These include the development of allergies, general exhaustion and decreased immune defenses, a state of hypovitaminosis and anemia, as well as disorders of the nervous system, neurosis, insomnia, and poor appetite. Correct treatment directed against parasites, their larvae and eggs, as well as the use of drugs that will restore metabolic processes disturbed by the presence of uninvited hosts in the body, can eliminate all these manifestations.
Getting rid of parasites: general principles
First of all, the treatment is aimed at completely removing the body of the worms and their larvae. If at least one parasite remains in the body, it can lead to reinfection. Medications alone are indispensable here, and this is due to the fact that many parasites are transmitted through dirty hands. In this regard, even if the patient has drunk a remedy for parasites, but at the same time neglects the rules of personal hygiene and is constantly in contact with the source of parasites (people or animals), a rapid reinfection is quite possible. .
Therefore, the treatment of parasites consists of two mandatory components:
- The use of antiparasitic remedies to eliminate them from the body.
- Prevention of reinfections (personal hygiene, disinfection of the house, personal effects and surfaces, treatment of all family members, pets).
In addition, there is often a need for additional therapy for those disorders caused by the parasite by its presence in the body.
Treatment against parasites
The basis of therapy against parasites that have been found in the body is the use of antiparasitic drugs. These drugs can affect adults as well as their eggs and larvae. The selection of drugs against parasites should be dealt with exclusively by the doctor after receiving the results of all the necessary examinations and evaluating the general condition of the patient. Self-administration of parasitic remedies for both the treatment and prevention of worms is prohibited, and this is due to several factors. First of all, all anti-parasite drugs belong to a special group of chemotherapeutic agents, they have a powerful toxic effect on living organisms. And the human body is no exception in this regard. The wrong dose or choice of drugs can damage the liver or kidneys, without harming the helminths at all.
Second, the doctor calculates the dose based on age and weight, using the drug against parasites in a short course and the maximum allowable and safe dose.
Third, according to the results of the analysis, a remedy for parasites is selected, which will be effective in this particular case, since different types of worms (as well as their larvae and eggs) are killed by different types of drugs.
Remedies for parasites: classification of drugs.
The drugs that affect parasites and their larval forms, the eggs, are divided, according to the effect on certain groups of worms, into several classes.
The first group is a parasitic remedy that affects a class of nematodes. They are subdivided into two subclasses:
- Active drugs against intestinal nematodes.
- Drugs that act on extraintestinal nematode species.
The second group includes drugs that have a detrimental effect on the cestode class. They are also divided into two subgroups:
- Medicines that act on intestinal parasites.
- Drugs that lead to destruction of cestodes outside the intestinal lumen.
The third group includes all those drugs against parasites that act on chance. They are also divided into subcategories:
- Medicines that act on intestinal parasites.
- Drugs that lead to 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 an antiparasitic 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 specific agents is also indicated. The allergy occurs in response to the penetration and reproduction of parasites, foreign to the body, it can worsen during the period of mass death of the parasites. Therefore, antihistamines are sometimes prescribed as prevention of exacerbations of allergies in the context of treating helminthiasis.
To relieve poisoning, remove waste products and antigens from parasites, especially if there is a pronounced allergy, while taking anthelmintic drugs, the simultaneous intake of antihistamines and sorbents is indicated. Also, sorption and allergy therapy begins about three days before taking the main drug and continues for at least 5 days afterward.
Helminthiases often lead to alteration of the intestinal microbial flora, and therefore it is recommended to actively use fermented dairy products, plant foods and a preventive course of probiotics to restore normal biocenosis. During treatment, it is worth excluding from the diet irritating and heavy foods, dense foods and excess protein. The most useful will be light soups and stews of vegetables, cereals and dairy products. It is important to consume plenty of fluids to actively remove toxins from the body.