Symptoms of ascaris in adults - treatment methods

Ascariasis is a parasitic disease characterized by the defeat of the body by roundworms called ascarids. Their carrier can only be a person. This is one of the most common parasitic diseases in humans. Consider why adult ascarids appear, as well as the symptoms and treatment of this ailment.

• Than ascarids are dangerous
• Symptoms of infection
• Ways of infection
• Methods of treatment
• Medications
• Treatment with folk remedies
• Preventive measures

Than ascarids are dangerous

Ascariasis is a disease that does not pose a particular danger to human health and life if treatment is started in a timely manner. But in the presence of certain chronic pathologies or weakening of immunity, parasitic invasion is rapidly spreading. This can lead to such complications:

1. Intestinal obstruction. This ailment appears as a result of blockage of the intestinal lumen by an excessive accumulation of helminths. In addition, ascarids excrete mucus, which affects neuromuscular fibers. The patient in this case is concerned with severe pain in the abdominal region, prolonged constipation
2. Blockage of the duct of the pancreas. This pathology develops as a result of the ingress of worms into the pancreatic duct, exerting a destructive effect on it. As a result, the digestive system is disrupted. Appears in the form of acute pain in the upper abdomen.
3. Mechanical jaundice. Occurs when helminths enter the bile ducts. They completely clog them, thereby blocking the natural outflow of bile. This leads to an increase in the bilirubin index. Skin and protein of the eye acquires a yellowish hue.
4. Appendicitis. This is a fairly common complication of ascariasis. The cause of his appearance is the askerid entering the cecum. This condition is accompanied by a pain in the abdominal cavity, which is localized in the navel, vomiting, and fever.
5. Pneumonia. Develops as a result of helminths entering the lungs. With pneumonia, the patient's body temperature rises rapidly, wheezing in the lungs is observed. It is not always possible for a specialist to determine the true cause of this disease, since the ascarids do not stay in the lungs for so long. In some cases, as a result of blockage of the airways, asphyxia appears, which is preceded by a severe cough.
6. A serious complication of ascaridosis can be anaphylactic shock due to the strongest allergic reaction of the immune system to parasites, often leading to death.

Complications are usually provoked by increased motor activity of ascarids.

Symptoms of infection

Before talking about the symptoms of ascaridosis, we will consider what kind of illness it is. There are 3 forms of development of ascarids. These include:

1. Eggs. The females lay them in the intestine of the human body. After that, they enter the external environment together with the feces, where they ripen. The ambient temperature of 24-37 ° C and relative humidity of 90-100% are the most favorable conditions. In them an invasive larva ripens in the egg, capable of infecting a person. Getting into the human body, it causes a helminthic invasion.
2. Larva. It is a helminth that hatch from an egg in the intestine and starts active development in the human body. A larva emerges from the egg, which is capable of destroying the walls of the intestine. In this way, it penetrates into the blood vessels, after which it penetrates through the blood vessels of the liver and heart into the capillaries of the lung alveoli. From there, the parasite enters the cavity of the alveoli and rises higher along the airway to the trachea, where, together with phlegm, it falls into the pharynx during coughing, is swallowed again and appears again in the small intestine. The duration of migration to internal organs after entering the intestine is about 2 weeks.
3. An adult ascaris. The larva is transformed into an adult, sexually mature specimen in the intestine after 2-2.5 months. Its life cycle is 1 year. Oxygen breath is characteristic of an adult roundworm.

In this case, unfertilized females die with time and come out with feces.

Important to remember! The long development of ascariasis can lead to serious pathologies of the internal organs! Therefore, with the first characteristic symptoms, you should consult a doctor.

For ascariasis in adults are characterized by such symptoms:

• bloating, constipation or diarrhea;
• weakening of the immune system;
• acute pain in the abdominal cavity;
• nausea with vomiting;
• avitaminosis;
• change in the composition of the blood, resulting in a pale skin or a bluish tinge;
• itching and burning in the anus;
• heartburn and other problems of the digestive system;
• photophobia;
• cough, inflammation in the lungs.

As for the migratory phase of ascariasis, when the larvae begin to poison the internal organs, this condition is accompanied by the following symptoms:

• elevated body temperature for several days;
• allergic rashes on the skin;
• enlargement of the liver and spleen.

This disease can lead to a number of serious health problems. In this case, the intestinal phase is the greatest danger to humans. Therefore, it is very important to detect pathology in a timely manner. After all, if you do not treat ascariasis, parasites will gradually destroy vital organs.

Ways of infection

Where do these parasites come from? The main way of transmission of ascaridosis is fecal-oral. The only source of infection is the affected person. Eggs and larvae are in his feces, after which, if the hygiene rules are not observed, they enter the body of a healthy person. Therefore, ignoring the following rules can lead to the appearance of ascarids:

• Use gloves when in contact with soil;
• Vegetables and fruits should be thoroughly washed before consumption;
• Before preparing food, you should thoroughly wash your hands with soap, and this must be done after each walk and visit the toilet.

Children should be taught from an early age to adhere to elementary rules of hygiene.

Methods of treatment

Than to treat an ascariasis? You can get rid of helminths with the help of medicines or traditional medicine. Let's consider each method of treatment in more details.

Medications

You can withdraw ascarid from the human body using tablets, suppositories or suspensions. The most effective drugs for today are:

1. Decaris. This drug is intended for a single dose. You should take 150 mg for 1 time. For children, tablets containing 50 mg of active ingredient (levamisole) are manufactured. Dosage is calculated according to the instructions, depending on the age and body weight of the child.
2. Vermox. This anthelmintic preparation should be drunk 2 times a day for 3-4 days for 100 mg.
3. Thiabendazole. Dosage is calculated based on body weight - 25 mg per 1 kg. The duration of such treatment is 1 week. Thiabendazole is effective in the early stages of infection.
4. Albendazole. This medicine must be taken for 3 days to 400 mg once a day.
5. Pyrantel. This tool is used once. Dosage - 5 mg per 1 kg of weight.

In order to establish an accurate diagnosis and begin effective treatment, you need to contact an infectious disease doctor. It is this specialist who is engaged in helminthic invasions. The treatment is carried out at home, the hospital does not require the disease.

It is important to know! The bulk of medications is contraindicated in pregnancy! Therefore, future mothers who have ascariasis diagnosed are required to undergo medical treatment under the strict supervision of a doctor.

Treatment with folk remedies

Helminths can also be etched with alternative medicine. There are many medicines with which ascarids were withdrawn several generations ago. And today such recipes do not lose their popularity. The most effective home remedies against ascariasis are:

1. Milk and garlic. For cooking, you need 1 peeled garlic head and 1 glass of milk. Ingredients to combine, put cook until softened garlic. Prepare the broth and cool it. Use a solution to make an enema for the night. This manipulation should be carried out daily for 1 week.
2. Pumpkin seeds. It should take 500 g of peeled pumpkin seeds, grind them well. Add a little boiled water until a viscous gruel is obtained. Take an empty stomach for 1 hour. l. for 1 hour. After 3 hours you need to make a cleansing enema.
3. Bow. Grind 1 head of onions, add 200 ml of alcohol. Leave to stand for 10 days. Ready tincture to drink 2 tbsp. l. 2 times a day. The duration of such treatment is 1 week.

Folk remedies are used not only to treat ascariasis in adults, but also to prevent it. Control the recovery process is required, regularly taking tests.

Preventive measures

The main method of fighting with ascariasis is the timely detection of infected people. You should also follow these rules:

• Wash hands thoroughly after contact with the ground, visiting the toilet, and before eating;
• In a timely manner cut your nails, do not allow the accumulation of dirt under them;
• carefully wash vegetables and fruits before using them;
• destroy insect vectors (flies, cockroaches).

It is also very important to get rid of the habit of gnawing nails, pencils and other objects.

Ascariasis, at first glance, is considered a harmless parasitic disease. But actually it is not. Helminths are capable of destroying vital organs, as well as adversely affecting the digestive process. Therefore, if suspected of infection with ascarids, it is required to immediately consult an infectious disease doctor. He will send for the necessary tests, after which he will appoint the most effective and safe treatment for an adult.