More than 400 species of worms are known to parasitize animals and humans.The infestations they cause are usually named according to the type of helminths.
The most common parasites include: ascariasis, enterobiasis, opisthorchiasis, hookworm, cysticercosis, teniarrhiasis, echinococcosis, strongyloidiasis, trichuriasis, taeniasis, hymenolepiasis, diphyllobothriasis, trichinosis.Most often helminths are localized in the intestine, but they can also colonize other organs and tissues: liver, muscles, lungs, eyes, brain and others.
Symptoms of parasites in the human intestine
The intestine is a favorite place for parasites.The symptoms of parasites, especially in the initial phase and/or with low intensity of infection, may appear mild or completely absent.And the more pronounced ones are often mistaken for manifestations of other diseases.
Worms often cause chronic diseases of the digestive system, which can occur even in the absence of helminth infestations.These are enterocolitis, pancreatitis, gastritis, cholecystitis.Helminthiasis often cause serious complications leading to death.
The main symptoms of intestinal helminthiasis:
- Flatulence, constipation, diarrhea.These gastrointestinal disorders are due to the release of metabolic products by helminths and physical effects on the digestive tract.They are often chronic and appear over several years.
- Muscle and joint pain.They are mainly caused by the migration of adults and larvae from one tissue and organ to another.In this case, the latter become injured, inflamed and react with immune reactions, as a result of which pain occurs.
- Allergic reactions.Allergies can manifest themselves in different ways: eczema, rash similar to urticaria, 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.
- Occasional strong feeling of hunger.Caused by a deficiency of nutrients due to their absorption by helminths and a decrease in blood sugar levels.
- Weight fluctuations in one direction or another.Weight loss can be caused by lack of nutrients and digestive disorders.Excess weight is caused by a constant feeling of hunger and frequent large meals.
- Neurosis and mental disorders.They are explained by intoxication of the body with helminth waste products.Neurotic and mental disorders are manifested by feelings of restlessness and anxiety, depression and constant irritability.
- Teeth grinding in sleep.It is a very characteristic sign of the presence of helminths in the body.
- Decreased immunity.It manifests itself as dysbacteriosis, frequent colds and the appearance of tumors, including malignant ones.
Important!Pay attention to your appearance.
A person infected with helminths for a long time may not be aware of the invasion.Although, if you pay attention, its signs can be noticed even with mild severity.With helminthiasis, the appearance inevitably changes due to the disruption of the functioning of the entire organism.
In particular:
- the skin becomes rough;
- nails peel;
- acne, freckles and age spots appear;
- seborrhea occurs.
The appearance of all these signs suggests that helminths have already caused significant damage to the gastrointestinal tract and worsened the functionality of the entire body.
Intestinal helminth 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 occur.
Most parasites cause mild or moderate mental disorders.A constant state of stress and irritation causes anxiety, restlessness and depression.Patients experience constant fatigue, sleep poorly, and grind their teeth in their sleep.
The most serious manifestations of helminthiasis include immune disorders, which cause frequent respiratory diseases and malignant neoplasms.All this clearly indicates the progression of the disease.
What else happens to the body due to helminthiasis?
Symptoms of parasites in the small intestine appear in response to the subsequent activity of the worm.
Helminths secrete antienzymes, substances that prevent digestion.This causes digestive disorders and, consequently, reduced absorption of nutrients, diarrhea and anemia.In particular, with intestinal helminthiasis, fatty acids are poorly absorbed.
The small intestine is the traditional location of worms, especially ubiquitous parasites such as pinworms and roundworms.
The former first settle in the lower part of the small intestine, and then colonize the large intestine.
Important.Adult roundworms can block airways and cause asphyxiation.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, the penetration of 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 breakthrough into the abdominal cavity with the development of peritonitis.
Cleansing with sodium bicarbonate
People are always interested in the possibility of getting rid of diseases using folk remedies at home.This is convenient, since 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, baking soda is also harmful to helminths.Experimental doctors developed their own recipes for using soda to treat various diseases, including helminthiasis.
Just a note.Baking soda is an alkali.Healthy blood is alkaline.Over the years, the human body becomes acidic, which leads to many diseases, including cancer.
When symptoms of parasites appear, cleaning with soda helps to quickly deal with helminths.Especially those that are located at least temporarily in the large intestine.Cleaning parasites with a soda solution allows you to remove adult worms and their larvae.This removes approximately 70% of the toxins and waste products secreted by 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 sections of the gastrointestinal tract can be treated with soda only orally, that is, by drinking a soda solution.The lower areas can be affected using an enema.
Pinworms, roundworms, tapeworms, Siberian flukes, eels, fasciolopsis, tapeworms and some other parasites react acutely to soda therapy.
Soda enemas
The event takes place in 3 phases.
1st phase.Preparation for soda enemas
This is done using a regular sea salt 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 size) of boiled water.Contains 1…2 tablespoons.the.cooking salt.It is necessary to prevent the absorption of the enema solution by the intestinal walls.
It is more convenient to introduce water using an Esmarch cup.The tip should be lubricated with vegetable oil or petroleum jelly.It is recommended to keep the water inside for 5...10 minutes.It is advisable to “breathe with your stomach”.Those who don't know what it is can talk about it with those who do yoga or breathing exercises.“Belly breathing” allows you to massage the organs and ensure the penetration of the solution into all its curves.After emptying, proceed to the second phase.
2nd phase.Soda enema
Add 1 s to 0.8...1 liter of boiled and cooled water.the.soda, stir and heat the solution to a temperature of 38...40°C.After that they do an enema.The soda solution should be kept inside for about 30 minutes.Then go to the bathroom.
Attention.Mild abdominal pain may occur during this phase.This is not dangerous and indicates that helminths resist removal from the intestine, trying to linger on its walls.
3rd phase.Second purifying enema
It's done exactly like the first one.To increase efficiency, you can add a little lemon juice along with salt.
All three cleaning phases must be repeated 8…10 times during the day.The following cleaning procedures can be done the next day or with a break.
Some notes on cleaning soda:
- The water should not be cold or hot.For cleansing enemas (phase 1 and 3) the temperature should be between 20 and 25°C, for the soda enema (phase 2) between 38 and 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, a serious deficiency can occur, which is undesirable.
- If you have an individual intolerance to soda.
- If you are taking calcium supplements or calcium-rich foods.In this case, it is necessary to temporarily stop taking calcium.
- With low acidity of gastric juice.When taking soda orally, the acidity will decrease even more, which will have a negative effect on the digestion of food.Ulcers may also occur.
If negative reactions of the body to soda occur, it is necessary to reduce the concentration of the solution or stop cleansing for a while.Perhaps the procedure will be more successful another time.
If cleaning with baking soda does not bring results, you should consult your doctor so that he can prescribe an alternative treatment.
Intestinal localization of helminths compared to others, for example the liver or brain, is usually easier to treat.There may also be cases of self-healing.However, you should know that some intestinal helminth infections have very dangerous complications that pose a threat to life.
Therefore, you cannot rely on your body strength alone.If you have any symptoms suggesting the presence of helminths in the body, you should immediately contact a parasitologist.Only he can say whether there is reason to be alarmed or whether nothing dangerous has happened.