Worms In The Belly Of An Adult And A Child, What They Look Like And Can They Be From Dirty Hands

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• Causes of helminthiasis
• What are the names of worms in the stomach and how often they get sick
• Symptoms of invasion in children and adults
• Who to contact for treatment and diagnosis
• What is the treatment
• You can defeat parasites!

Worms in the human stomach are one of the most common problems faced by both adults and children. There are many reasons for the invasion, in some cases the infection is asymptomatic.

In any case, without timely medical care, helminthiasis will provoke the development of secondary diseases and may even cause death.

What to do in such a situation? To get started, we recommend reading this article. This article details the methods of dealing with parasites. We also recommend contacting a specialist. Read the article >>>

Causes of helminthiasis

Worms can affect not only the intestines, but also the stomach, lungs, liver, cardiovascular system, brain. Often the cause of the invasion is non-compliance with the rules of personal hygiene.

Usually this:

• lack of the habit of washing hands before eating, after the street, contact with the ground, street animals;
• eating raw dirty vegetables, fruits;
• drinking unboiled contaminated water;
• the use of thermally unprocessed fish, meat.

In a child, infection can occur while playing in a sandbox. Often, the peak of infection occurs during the warm season. Parasite eggs can enter a home through:

• pet hair;
• footwear;
• dust;
• insects.

What are the names of worms in the stomach and how often they get sick

Helminths or worms are the main name for all types of worms that parasitize the human body. You can see what this or that type of parasite looks like in the photo.

Parasite name	Short description
Pinworms	Small roundworms are gray-white in color. The intestines are often affected. Usually, the female sticks out at night to lay eggs around the anus, which is accompanied by severe itching.
Ascaris	Large enough representatives of nematodes, capable of growing up to 40 cm in length. The main feature is the ability to migrate throughout the body, affecting all internal organs. Ascaris
Vlasoglav	Penetrates the body through food, causes trichocephalosis. The disease is accompanied by severe symptoms, which are often confused with the manifestations of appendicitis.
Wide ribbon	One of the representatives of tapeworms. It belongs to the most dangerous types of worms, which reach sizes up to 10 m and often lead to the death of their host. Usually it enters the body when eating poorly processed fish.
Hookworm	They enter the body through the skin upon contact with contaminated soil. May affect the intestines and lungs. They feed on human blood, which entails a significant deterioration in the condition and symptoms similar to diseases of the respiratory system. Hookworm
Trichinella	It also belongs to the most dangerous types of helminths. It enters the body when eating poorly processed meat. It affects almost all internal organs, muscle and bone tissues. The first symptoms of infection appear 2 weeks after infection. Death is possible without treatment.
Hepatic fluke	The infestation is caused by infected fish. It affects the stomach with intestines, gallbladder, liver. The invasion is accompanied by pronounced negative symptoms; without timely treatment, a lethal outcome is possible.
Echinococcus	A representative of tapeworms reaching sizes up to 5 m. Often they are found in wolves and dogs. Human infection occurs through contact with an animal. Helminth initially affects the intestines, and subsequently all internal organs. During the diagnosis, cystic neoplasms are found in the places of localization of the helminth. Echinococcus

Symptoms of invasion in children and adults

The symptoms of infection are manifested in the same way in both a child and an adult. Its intensity can only differ, in addition, the baby's reaction to infection can be more pronounced, since the child's body is still weak and less resistant to various diseases.

The main symptoms of infection include:

• dysfunction of the digestive system;
• attacks of nausea, vomiting;
• stool disorders;
• deterioration or increased appetite;
• a sharp change in weight;
• increased body temperature;
• the appearance of an allergic rash like urticaria;
• dark circles under the eyes;
• unstable psycho-emotional state;
• sleep problems;
• itching in the anorectal area;
• bad breath;
• grinding teeth while sleeping;
• swelling;
• general fatigue, increased fatigue.

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Symptoms Answer Itching in the anal area Yes Not Dysbacteriosis Yes Not General weakness Yes Not Dry cough Yes Not The appearance of allergic reactions Yes Not Weight loss Yes Not Headaches Yes Not Dizziness Yes Not Increased irritability Yes Not Swelling of the face and eyelids Yes Not

Who to contact for treatment and diagnosis

The treatment is carried out simultaneously by several different specialists. However, the diagnosis and choice of a therapy regimen is determined by an infectious disease parasitologist.

What is the treatment

Therapy for helminthiasis is comprehensive. Treatment methods are selected individually based on the general condition of the patient, the form of invasion. Usually, the treatment regimen includes:

• antihistamines;
• antihelminthic agents;
• immunomodulators, vitamin and mineral complexes;
• sedative;
• antibacterial drugs;
• preventive measures;
• in some cases, folk recipes are allowed;
• sorbents and enterosorbents.

It is forbidden to make changes to the treatment regimen on your own. If taking any medications causes side symptoms, it is better to stop taking them and consult a doctor to adjust therapy.

Helminthiasis without timely medical care provokes serious health problems and can be fatal!