The presence of parasites in the body has serious health consequences.These include the development of allergies, general exhaustion and reduced immune protection, hypovitaminosis and anemia, as well as nervous system disorders, neuroses, insomnia and loss of appetite.All these manifestations can be eliminated by proper treatment against parasites, their larvae and eggs, as well as by the use of drugs that restore the metabolic processes disrupted by the presence of uninvited guests in the body.
Getting rid of parasites: general principles
First of all, the aim of the treatment is to completely get rid of the worms and their larvae.If even one parasite remains in the body, it can lead to reinfection.Medicines alone cannot do this, and this is due to the fact that many parasites are transmitted by dirty hands.In this regard, even if the patient has taken the antiparasitic drug, but at the same time ignores the rules of personal hygiene and is constantly in contact with the source of parasites (humans or animals), rapid re-infection is very possible.
Therefore, the treatment of parasites consists of two mandatory components:
- Use of antiparasitic drugs to remove them from the body.
- Preventing re-infection (personal hygiene, disinfecting the apartment, personal objects and surfaces, treating all family members and pets).
In addition, additional therapy is often required to treat the disorders caused by the parasite during its stay in the body.
Treatment against parasites
The basis of therapy against parasites found in the body is the use of antiparasitic drugs.These drugs can also affect adults and their eggs and larvae.The selection of antiparasitic drugs should only be made 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 chemotherapy agents;they have a strong toxic effect on living organisms.And the human body is no exception.Incorrect dosage or selection of the drug can damage liver or kidney function without harming the helminth.
Second, the doctor calculates the dose based on age and body weight, the antiparasitic drug in a short course and with the maximum permissible and safe dose.
Thirdly, based on the results of the analysis, the antiparasitic drug is selected, which will be effective in this case, since different types of worms (as well as their larvae and eggs) die from different types of drugs.
Antiparasitic drugs: classification of drugs
Medicines that act on parasites and their larval forms and eggs are classified into several classes depending on their effect on individual groups of worms.
The first group is antiparasitic drugs, which affect the class of nematodes.They can be divided into two subclasses:
- Medicines effective against intestinal nematodes.
- Drugs affecting extraintestinal nematode species.
The second group includes drugs that have a harmful effect on the class of cestodes.They can also be divided into two subgroups:
- Medicines that act on intestinal parasites.
- Drugs that lead to the destruction of cestodes outside the intestinal lumen.
The third group includes all antiparasitic drugs that affect trematodes.They are also divided into subcategories:
- Medicines that act on intestinal parasites.
- Drugs that lead to 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 effects.This means that such an antiparasitic agent will be effective against most 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 infected with parasites, it is also recommended to treat the allergy with special agents.Allergy occurs in response to the invasion and reproduction of parasites foreign to the body;it can be aggravated during the period of mass destruction of parasites.Therefore, antihistamines are sometimes prescribed to prevent the exacerbation of allergies during the treatment of helminthiasis.
In order to alleviate poisoning and to remove waste materials and antigens of parasites, especially in case of severe allergy, the simultaneous use of antihistamines and sorbents is recommended while taking anthelmintic drugs.In addition, sorbent and antiallergic therapy begins approximately three days before taking the main drug and continues for at least 5 more days.
Helminthiasis often leads to disruption of the microbial flora of the intestine, so it is recommended to actively consume fermented milk products, plant foods and preventive probiotics in order to restore the normal biocenosis.During treatment, you should exclude irritating, heavy foods, dense foods and excess protein from your diet.The most useful are soups and light vegetable stews, cereals and fermented milk products.It is important to drink plenty of fluids to actively remove toxins from the body.