Gelminthiasis is a very common disease that is very easy to infect. For a long time, parasite larvae are able to live on different surfaces, in food, drinks, on pets, clothing and even earth. According to statistics, you can specify the presence of worms in 70% of adults. It is very difficult to recognize helminthiasis independently, since its symptoms are manifested by general malaise (nausea, weakness). Preventing the appearance of worms is the best way to protect yourself.
How you can protect yourself against infections with parasites
Medicines for the treatment of helminthic invasion are prescribed by a doctor. This is due to the fact that parasites are different types and can not only inhabit the intestine, but also in other organs. In addition, all medication for worms are very toxic and can lead to poisoning with uncontrolled use. The doctor prescribes a medication based on the anamnesis and after completing special studies to identify the type of parasite.
The prevention of the appearance of worms is measures to prevent infection. It is important to adhere to the hygiene rules - this is the first and most important barrier, and all actions are very effective despite their simplicity. The following measures should be ensured:
- Regular laundry of the hands, including after changing clothes, after the toilet and before meals, even if a small snack is planned. It is also important to wash your hands after contact with animals.
- Heat processing of products. It is worth giving up meat and fish with a low roast as well as salted fish and caviar of unknown origin, as they can include eggs of worms and other parasites. If possible, dishes of such fish should be prepared independently (especially country).
- Ironing underwear and bed linen.
- Rinse all vegetables and fruit under running water. Then you have to pour them with boiling water.
- Do not use water from open ponds and raw water.
- Cut the nails briefly because even with thorough washing helminthen -eggs can stay among them.
- Carry out the animal racing regularly because they are a quick infection with parasites.
- Don't forget to use gloves both when cleaning and working with the floor on a garden plot. It is advisable to process natural fertilizers to avoid infection of the soil with eggs of nematodes and worms.
These are the main measures that prevent the occurrence of worms in adults. They can be supplemented by various folk remedies. Many recipes are very effective and have a milder effect as tablets, so that they are well suited as an alternative method.
The mechanism of action of the tablets of worms
All medications are divided into a wide and narrow spectrum of effects. The former affects most parasites, while the latter have a directed effect on a kind of pests.
Is it to use medication if it is not to be treated, but preventive measures? Some doctors believe that they should not use such medication for prevention because they are not as harmless as other types of pills. Other doctors believe that such therapy should be carried out at least twice a year and the first period in spring immediately after the melting of snow and the second at the end of autumn when Frosts begin. At this point, the body is usually weakened, and an infection with parasites leads to additional damage to health.
The medication should be applied if the symptoms of a helminthian invasion occur.
This includes nausea, weakness, sleep disorders, itching in the anus. The therapy against worms should be carried out for 3-5 days. The one-time use may not be sufficient, since in most cases it manages to lay eggs, and after 1, 5-2 weeks the pills have to be resumed to get rid of the worms that appear.
Effective treatment in adults comprises 3 levels and takes about 2 weeks:
- A week is the preparation of the body. No special measures are required, it is sufficient to maintain a slight diet, as well as medication that help to improve the current of the gall and the work of the stomach.
- Next, take preparations for worms in accordance with the instructions. The course takes different times, but not longer than 5 days.
- The last stage is no less important and consists of the removal of dead helminths. Both laxatives and fine mas are used for this. Cleaning is very important, otherwise the bodies will be decomposed by parasites and poison the body with toxic substances.
Tablets of worms
Anthelmint medication are quite good and in different price categories. The action principle depends on the type of active substance. For example, some of the drugs affect the HELMINTHE breathing system, others provoke paralysis and other - irreversible metabolic processes. All of these actions cause the death of worms and their excretion from the body.