Helminthiasis

Helminth infections are a group of diseases caused by parasitic worms.Helminths can colonize in the intestines, lungs, gallbladder and bile ducts of humans.Parasites cause mechanical damage to internal organs, and the waste products of helminths lead to poisoning.Helminthiasis is also dangerous for humans because it suppresses the immune system, aggravates the course of other diseases, leads to increased fatigue, reduces the absorption capacity of the intestines, reduces the effectiveness of vaccinations, etc. You can become infected with helminths by drinking dirty water or unwashed food.In rare cases, the disease is transmitted through the skin or the air.

Classification of helminthiases

By localization:

• Colon.These include ascariasis, strongyloidiasis, trichuriasis, teniarinchiasis, etc.
• Pulmonary.This group includes tominxosis and paragonimiasis.
• Material.This class includes schistosomiasis, trichinosis, toxocariasis and filariasis.
• Hepotobiliary system.This group includes opisthorchiasis, fascioliasis and clonorchiasis.

By stage:

• Spicy.Helminthiasis usually occurs 2-4 weeks after infection.Depending on the severity of the helminthic infestation, signs of helminthiasis are observed between a week and several months, then the disease becomes chronic.
• Chronic.Clinical manifestations of chronic helminthiases depend on the species characteristics of the parasite.In helminths with larval reproduction (filariosis or strongyloidiasis), allergic manifestations persist for a long time.In other forms of the disease, symptoms depend on the number, size and location of the parasites in the body.

Helminthiasis and micronutrient deficiencies

Parasites that settle in the human body feed on blood and tissue juices and absorb nutrients.For growth and reproduction, helminths primarily need microelements, which leads to a reduction in their content in the body.The consequence of helminthiasis can be a deficiency of the following microelements:

Zinc deficiency.Causes prostatitis, infertility, dwarfism, parakeratosis (similar to scabs or scabies), various tumors and many other pathologies.

Selenium deficiency.Leads to a weakening of immunity and can provoke the development of malignant tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, mammary glands and prostate.

Iodine deficiency.Causes growth retardation, impaired puberty and underdevelopment of reproductive organs.With iodine deficiency, mental retardation and even dementia are possible.

Manganese deficiency.May cause brittle bones, weight loss, seizures, dermatitis and degeneration of the genital tract.

Chromium deficiency.Causes fatigue, sugar intolerance (borderline diabetes), growth retardation and increases cholesterol levels.

Signs of helminthiasis

• Fever;
• various skin rashes;
• swelling of the face, conjunctivitis;
• Inflammation of the upper respiratory tract;
• loose stools;
• in children, tonsillitis, lymphadenitis;
• bronchospasm, pulmonary infiltrates, pneumonia;
• myocarditis;
• Hepatitis;
• Meningoencephalitis.

Symptoms (clinical picture) of helminthiasis

Acute helminthiasis.For this form of helminth infestationCharacteristic signs of general allergic reactions: itchy rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, pain in muscles and joints.Acute helminthiasis often leads to the development of pulmonary syndrome, abdominal pain and dyspeptic disorders.In this case, the liver and spleen increase in size and central nervous system symptoms may appear.

Chronic helminthiasis.Many forms of helminthiasis involve parasitism of several individuals without unpleasant symptoms.Characteristic signs of helminthiasis appear in the presence of large worms (taeniids, broad tapeworm, etc.).Symptoms depend on the type and location of the parasite.With intestinal helminthiasis, pain, dyspeptic and asthenoneurotic syndromes are observed.Ascariasis can cause pancreatitis, obstructive jaundice and intestinal obstruction.Enterobiasis is characterized by nighttime itching in the anus.With clonorchiasis and opisthorchiasis, hepatitis, cholecystocholangitis and various gastrointestinal lesions can develop.

Helminthiasis and infectious diseases

A worm infestation increases the risk of contracting infectious diseases.Helminths reduce immunity and weaken the entire body.Parasites thus allow microbes and viruses free access to body tissue.Helminthiasis can be accompanied by the following infectious diseases.

Toxoplasmosis.This is an infectious disease that affects people and animals.You can become infected with toxoplasmosis through a transfusion of contaminated blood, eating dishes made from thermally unprocessed meat or fish, or through contact with the feces of a patient.Toxoplasmosis is transmitted from mother to child during intrauterine development.The infection can lead to fetal death or spontaneous miscarriage.Newborns infected with toxoplasmosis are at high risk of death.

Chlamydia.An infectious disease that occurs in rodents, cats and humans.May be accompanied by fever, rhinitis, conjunctivitis and pneumonia.Affects the organs of vision, reproductive and respiratory systems.Chlamydia is transmitted through respiratory droplets, contact and sexual contact.

Toxocara.The disease is observed in humans, pets and rodents.Toxocara eggs remain viable for months in dried feces.The infection can be transmitted through contact with animal fur or through soil.The disease is accompanied by severe forms of allergies and diseases of the internal organs.

Diagnosis and treatment of helminthiasis

How to recognize helminthiasis

Prevention of helminthiasis consists primarily in compliance with strict hygiene standards.It is unacceptable to drink raw water and eat poorly processed or unknown foods (fish, meat).The timely detection of those infected with parasites also plays an important role in prevention.Diagnosis of helminthiasis is made by identifying helminth larvae and eggs.Most often they are localized in different parts of the gastrointestinal tract, so stool analysis is the most common method.

In some cases, standard methods for diagnosing helminthiasis are ineffective.For example, some parasites do not lay eggs for a long period of time and therefore cannot be detected in stool.The innovative method allows you to detect the presence of helminths and assess the general condition of the body based on the iris of the eyes.The method is based on the fact that each organ has a projection onto a specific section of the “iris”, where it transmits information about its state through the visceral centers of the brain.This diagnosis of helminth infections allows the detection of parasites even in cases where a conventional test for helminth eggs is negative.

How to get rid of helminthiasis

An effective, safe and proven means of getting rid of helminthic infestation and replenishing the body with essential microelements is an anti-helminthic drug complex, which allows you to improve your health in several main areas at once:

• increase immunity;
• normalize metabolism;
• Improving the enzymatic functions of the stomach, pancreas and intestines;
• relieve signs of allergies;
• normalize the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, etc.

Anti-parasitic health program

To eliminate helminthiasis, it is necessary to take broad-spectrum antiparasitic drugs for 3 months.You must take a break of 7 days between each month of use.