The presence of parasites in the body leads to serious health consequences. These include the development of allergies, general exhaustion and a decrease in immune defense, 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 guests in the body, can eliminate all these manifestations.
Getting rid of parasites: general principles
First of all, treatment is aimed at completely ridding the body of worms and their larvae. If at least one parasite remains in the body, it can lead to re-infection. Medicines alone are not enough 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 quick re-infection is quite possible.
Therefore, the treatment of parasites consists of two mandatory components:
- Application of parasite remedies to remove them from the body.
- Prevention of re-infection (personal hygiene, disinfection of the house, personal belongings and surfaces, treatment of all family members, pets).
In addition, there is often a need for additional therapy for those disorders that the parasite caused 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 medicines can affect both adults and 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 assessing the general condition of the patient. Self-administration of parasite remedies for both treatment and prevention of worms is prohibited, and this is due to several factors. Firstly, all drugs against parasites 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 dosage or selection of medication can damage the liver or kidneys, while not harming the helminth at all.
Secondly, 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 dosage.
Thirdly, 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) die from different types of drugs.
Remedies for parasites: drug classification
Drugs that affect parasites and their larval forms, eggs, are divided, depending on the effect on certain groups of worms, into several classes.
The first group is a parasite remedy that affects a class of nematodes. They are subdivided into two subclasses:
- Medicines that are active against intestinal nematodes.
- Drugs that act on extraintestinal nematode species.
The second group includes drugs that have a detrimental effect on the class of cestodes. They also fall into two subgroups:
- Medicines acting on intestinal parasites.
- Drugs leading to the destruction of cestodes outside the intestinal lumen.
The third group includes all those drugs against parasites that act on the fluke. They are also divided into subcategories:
- Medicines acting on intestinal parasites.
- Drugs that lead to the destruction of cestodes outside the intestinal lumen.
A special place is occupied by drugs from the fourth group, belonging to a wide spectrum of action. This means that such a parasite remedy will be effective against most of the known helminths.
Complementary therapy: treating allergies, improving 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 allergization of the body when infected with parasites, treatment of allergies with specific agents is also indicated. Allergy occurs in response to the penetration and reproduction of parasites, alien to the body, it can worsen during the period of mass death of parasites. Therefore, antihistamines are sometimes prescribed as prevention of exacerbations of allergies against the background of treatment of helminthiasis.
To relieve intoxication, remove waste products and antigens of parasites, especially if there is a pronounced allergy, while taking anthelmintic drugs, the simultaneous intake of antihistamines and sorbents is indicated. Moreover, sorbing and antiallergic therapy begins about three days before taking the main drug and continues for at least 5 days after it.
Often, helminthiases lead to disruption of the intestinal microbial flora, and therefore it is recommended to actively use fermented milk products, plant foods and a preventive course of probiotics to restore normal biocenosis. During treatment, it is worth excluding irritating, heavy foods, dense foods and excess protein from the diet. The most useful will be soups and light vegetable stews, cereals and dairy products. It is important to consume plenty of fluids to actively remove toxins from the body.