In the human body, under certain circumstances, worms may appear, the consequences of which may not be predictable. Some can be a serious danger. Sometimes worms threaten even life. At the slightest suspicion of the appearance of parasites, it is necessary to seek medical help from a doctor.
Often the consequences of worms in humans cause serious illness. This is due to the fact that parasites are able to release toxic substances. Also, a person suffers from mechanical damage to tissues and organs. When migration of larvae, the natural movement of blood flow and lymph is disrupted. Worms cause such complications as an obstruction of the intestine or bronchi.
Such parasites as ascaris cause an allergic rash. The vitality of trichocephalus reduces the level of hydrochloric acid in the composition of gastric juice, in connection with which, the antiseptic property and digestive process decrease. If you change the color balance of the skin, you should pay attention to other symptoms, in time to diagnose ascarid.
What leads to worms, it is difficult to determine immediately, until an analysis is made. In most cases, there is a predisposition to poisoning, which in turn is similar to food poisoning. Especially dangerous is the appearance of helminthiosis in childhood and during pregnancy.
Consequences of helminths
Regardless of age and sex, the signs of helminthic invasion will be the same. Patients should pay attention to the following manifestations:
- Rapid weight loss;
- Skin acquires a pale shade;
- An itch appears in the anal area.
These are the main consequences of helminthic invasion. It should be remembered that other symptoms may appear, which in turn are similar to the signs of other diseases.
If you do not pay attention to the problem in a timely manner, you can have serious consequences after the worms. Some species are able to penetrate not only into the intestines, but also other organs.
In addition to the main signs, you should pay special attention to the following changes:
- Allergic reaction. Worms worsen the condition of the skin. The organism perceives substances produced by worms as proteins, as a result of which it is reflected on the skin;
- Gastrointestinal function is disrupted. In the event that helminths are located in the intestine, the patient has diarrhea, nausea and pain in the right hypochondrium. If parasites overlap the intestine, the patient becomes constipated. To understand what leads to worms in humans, it is necessary to undergo diagnostics;
- There is a disturbance of the nervous system. The consequences of helminthic invasion are poisoning the body, since the parasites release harmful substances that can affect the functioning of the nervous system. In patients, headaches begin, and sleep is disturbed;
- An infectious disease. Toxic substances destroy vitamins and minerals. This leads to a weakened immune system. A weak organism is prone to serious diseases. Diseases can be so serious that the patient will have to fight for life.
In order to prevent the occurrence of serious ailments, it is necessary to urgently seek the help of specialists. With children, things are worse, because they are very young, they can not complain about the deterioration. In this case, parents are encouraged every day to follow the changes that occur with their child.
Consequences of worms in children
In summer, children spend a lot of time in the open air. They play in the sand, bathe in ponds and talk with pets. All this leads to the appearance of worms.
Consequences of worms in children can be very different. It all depends on what kind of parasites the child was infected with. When infected, the baby displays the usual signs of any illness. The appetite disappears, there is a vomitive reflex, there is a nausea and salivation. The chair becomes unstable. The mood of the baby can also change dramatically. Most often the child sleeps restlessly and at it at night, there is a gnashing of teeth.
When worms appear, you need to go to the doctor to understand what consequences may occur. The child may have:
- Dwarf tseleen. It causes pain in the abdomen, insomnia and irritability;
- Ascarids. This is one of the most dangerous worms, since they can live not only in the intestines, but also in the entire body. Such a parasite reaches up to 12 centimeters in length. The child can have complications after the appearance of helminthiosis. The cause of the appearance are unwashed hands, dirty clothes or toys;
- Pinworms. This is the most common type of parasites. They cause itching in the anus, break sleep and cause pain in the abdomen. Consequences of helminthiosis - the emergence of enterobiasis;
Some do not understand what leads to worms in humans. At an early age, with advanced cases, complications may occur, namely skin rashes, obsessive eye movements, severe headaches, dizziness and even serious diseases.
If there is even the slightest suspicion of the appearance of parasites, you need to seek the help of specialists. Categorically it is not recommended to engage in self-medication. It is best to give blood and feces for tests. Only after diagnosis can begin treatment.
It is best to prevent the appearance of parasites. For this it is necessary that the child wash his hands before eating and not play with dirty things. Also, protect the baby from communicating with the homeless animals. Observance of simple rules will allow in the future to avoid unnecessary problems with treatment.
Consequences of helminthiosis are dangerous not only for the child, but also for the pregnant woman.
Consequences of worms during pregnancy
Some doctors believe that the effects of helminthic invasion are not too dangerous for the mother and her unborn child and it is possible to survive the appearance of parasites. Such specialists claim that treatment can cause more dangerous consequences, since it will be necessary to take non-safe drugs.
Other doctors believe that worms in pregnant women cause serious consequences and need to be urgently removed. The only thing that should be remembered is that the treatment should be started no earlier than the second trimester. This is due to the fact that at an earlier time the fetus is exposed to the effects of medications.
Treatment is caused by the danger of intoxication, not only of the mother, but also of the developing fetus. Due to the activity of parasites, nutrients are absorbed much worse. Also, the level of hemoglobin in the blood decreases, and this affects both the baby and his mother.
Worms and pregnancy are incompatible things, because the consequences can be dangerous not only for health, but also for the life of the future baby. The most dangerous are ascarids:
- They are able to penetrate the placenta to the fetus. In the future, this will cause complex births or the appearance of diseases after birth;
- For the mother, helminthiasis also represents a danger. Ascarids penetrate into any organs, thereby damaging them.
Another one that is unpleasant for a woman "in position" worms are pinworms. They cause irritation of the perineum. When combing the anus, worms can penetrate the vagina. In the future, the woman has an inflammatory, infectious process. In some cases, there is a possibility of appendicitis.
It should be remembered that during the period of gestation the child undergoes a serious change in the body, therefore self-medication is categorically excluded. The physician must inspect not only the mother, but also the future child. After the diagnosis and all tests, the types of parasites that affected the woman's body will be determined. According to this, a safer treatment will be prescribed.
In order not to face the consequences of worms, pregnant women should follow simple preventive measures. Normal hygiene reduces the likelihood of infection several times. It is also recommended to monitor your pets that can become parasite distributors.