More than 400 species of worms are known that can parasitize animals and humans.The infestations they cause are usually named after the type of helminth.
The most common parasites include: ascariasis, enterobiasis, opisthorchiasis, hookworm, cysticercosis, teniargiasis, echinococcosis, roundworm, trichuriasis, taeniasis, hymenolepiasis, diphyllobothriasis, trichinosis.Most often, helminths are found in the intestines, but they can also colonize other organs and tissues - liver, muscles, lungs, eyes, brain and others.
Symptoms of parasites in human intestines
The intestine is the most preferred location for parasites.Symptoms of parasites, especially in the initial stage and/or with low intensity of infection, may appear slightly or completely absent.And the most intense ones are often confused as manifestations of other diseases.
Worms often cause chronic diseases of the digestive system, which can occur even in the absence of helminthic infestations.These are enterocolitis, pancreatitis, gastritis, cholecystitis.Helminthiasis often leads to serious complications that lead to death.
The main symptoms of intestinal helminthiasis:
- Flatulence, constipation, diarrhea.These gastrointestinal disorders arise due to the release of metabolic products from helminths and physical effects on the digestive tract.They are often chronic and occur for several years.
- Pain in muscles and joints.They are mainly caused by the migration of adults and larvae from one tissue and organ to another.In this case, the latter are injured, inflamed and react with immune reactions, resulting in pain.
- Allergic reactions.Allergies can manifest themselves in different ways - eczema, a rash similar to hives, the appearance of papillomas and acne.Their cause is irritation and damage to the intestinal walls by helminths and the entry of small particles of abdominal contents into the blood through damaged vessels.
- Occasionally intense hunger.It is caused by a deficiency of nutrients due to their absorption by the helminths and a decrease in blood sugar levels.
- Weight fluctuations in one direction or the other.Weight loss can be caused by nutrient deficiencies and digestive disorders.Being overweight is caused by constant hunger and frequent large meals.
- Neuroses and mental disorders.They are explained by the poisoning of the body with helminthic waste.Neurotic and mental disorders are manifested by feelings of worry and anxiety, depression and constant irritability.
- Grinding of teeth in sleep.It is a very characteristic sign of the presence of helminths in the body.
- Reduced immunity.It manifests itself as dysbacteriosis, frequent colds and the appearance of tumors, including malignant ones.
Great!Pay attention to your appearance.
A person infected with helminths for a long time may not be aware of the invasion.Although, if you are careful, its signs can be observed even with slight severity.With helminthiasis, the appearance inevitably changes due to a disruption in the functioning of the entire organism.
In particular:
- The skin becomes rough.
- nails peeling;
- acne, freckles and age spots appear.
- seborrhea occurs.
The appearance of all these signs indicates that helminths have already caused significant damage to the gastrointestinal tract and worsened the functionality of the entire body.
Intestinal helminthic infections cause symptoms similar to the manifestations of many serious diseases - pneumonia, pancreatitis, acute appendicitis.Symptoms characteristic of viral infections such as tonsillitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis and polyps in the nasal cavity appear.
Most parasites cause mild or moderate mental disturbances.A constant state of stress and irritation causes anxiety, worry and depression.Patients experience constant fatigue, sleep poorly and grind their teeth in their sleep.
The most serious manifestations of helminthiasis include disorders of the immune system, which result in frequent respiratory diseases and malignant neoplasms.All this clearly shows the progression of the disease.
What else happens to the body due to helminthiasis?
Symptoms of small intestinal parasites appear in response to the following worm activity.
Helminths secrete anti-enzymes – substances that prevent their digestion.This causes digestive disorders and, as a result, reduced absorption of nutrients, diarrhea and anemia.Specifically, with intestinal helminthiasis, fatty acids are poorly absorbed.
The small intestine is the traditional location of worms, especially such ubiquitous parasites as tapeworms and roundworms.
The former settle first in the lower part of the small intestine and then colonize the large intestine.
Great.Adult roundworms can block the airways and cause suffocation.They can also block the small intestine, bile ducts, and gallbladder.This leads to constipation, obstructive jaundice, severe pain in the hypochondrium, vomiting with the appearance of worms in the rejected masses.
With ascariasis, penetration of the worms into the liver, bile ducts and abdominal cavity can lead to abscesses.This is an extremely serious, life-threatening complication with the possibility of penetrating the abdominal cavity with the development of peritonitis.
Cleaning with baking soda
People are always interested in the possibility of getting rid of diseases using folk remedies at home.This is convenient, as any treatment procedure can be carried out with maximum comfort, without wasting time visiting the clinic.
One of the popular folk remedies to combat helminths is baking soda.It turned out that in addition to the laxative and cleansing effect, sodium bicarbonate is also destructive to helminths.Experimental doctors developed their own recipes for using soda to treat various diseases, including helminths.
Just a note.Baking soda is alkaline.Healthy blood is alkaline.Over the years, the human body becomes acidic, which leads to many diseases, including cancer.
When symptoms of pests appear, cleaning with soda helps to quickly deal with helminths.Especially those that are located at least temporarily in the large intestine.Cleaning the parasites with a soda solution allows you to remove the adult worms and their larvae.This removes about 70% of the toxins and waste products secreted by the helminths.
The anthelmintic effectiveness of soda increases if the entire gastrointestinal tract is exposed to it - from top to bottom.It is clear that the upper and middle part of the gastrointestinal tract can only be treated with oral soda, that is, with oral soda solution.The lower zones can be affected using an enema.
Worms, roundworms, tapeworms, eel, phaseolopsis, tapeworm and some other pests react strongly to soda treatment.
Soda enemas
The event takes place in 3 stages.
1st stage.Preparation for soda enemas
This operation is done using a normal salt-water enema.The purpose of the procedure is to cleanse the body and ensure full access of the soda solution to the intestinal walls and parasites.
Take 1...2 liters (depending on the patient's body) of boiled water.Contains 1...2 tbsp.large.table salt.It is needed to prevent absorption of the enema solution from the intestinal walls.
It is more convenient to introduce water using an Esmarch mug.The tip should be lubricated with vegetable oil or petroleum jelly.It is good to keep the water inside for 5...10 minutes.It is recommended to "breathe with your stomach".Those who do not know what it is can talk to those who do yoga or breathing exercises."Belly breathing" allows you to massage the organs and ensure the penetration of the solution in all its turns.After emptying, proceed to the second stage.
2nd stage.Soda enema
Add 1 s to 0.8...1 liter of boiled, cold water.large.soda, mix and heat the solution to a temperature of 38...40°C.After that they give an enema.The soda solution should be kept inside for about 30 minutes.Then go to the bathroom.
Attention.At this stage, mild abdominal pain may occur.This is not dangerous and indicates that the helminths are resisting removal from the intestines, trying to remain in their walls.
3rd stage.Second cleansing enema
It's done just like the first one.To increase the effectiveness, you can add some lemon juice along with salt.
All three stages of cleansing must be repeated 8…10 times during the day.The following cleaning procedures can be done the next day or with a day break.
A few notes on cleaning with baking soda:
- The water should not be cold or hot.For cleansing enema (stage 1 and 3) it should be within 20…25°C, for enema with soft drink (stage 2) – 38…40°C.
- Water should be introduced gradually to avoid discomfort or pain.
Cleaning with soda is not recommended in the following cases:
- If a person follows a salt-free diet.Since soda removes salts from the body, severe deficiency may occur, which is undesirable.
- If you have an individual intolerance to soda.
- If you take calcium supplements or calcium-rich foods.In this case, you should temporarily stop taking calcium.
- With low acidity of gastric juice.When you take soda by mouth, the acidity will decrease even more, which will have a bad effect on the digestion of food.Ulcers may even appear.
If negative reactions of the body to soda appear, you need to reduce the concentration of the solution or stop cleaning for a while.Maybe the process will be more successful some other time.
If cleaning with baking soda does not work, you should consult your doctor to prescribe an alternative treatment.
Intestinal localization of helminths compared to some others, for example, liver or brain, is usually easier to treat.There may even be cases of self-medication.However, you should be aware that some intestinal helminth infections have very dangerous and life-threatening complications.
Therefore, you cannot rely on your body's strength alone.If you have symptoms that indicate the presence of helminths in the body, you should immediately contact a parasitologist.Only he can tell if there is cause for alarm or if nothing dangerous has happened.