This is a parasitic disease caused by special helminths - toxacars. A person is not a source of infection, but serves more as an incubator, therefore, adults are not observed in the body, but only small larvae with a length of not more than three millimeters. But their small size does not at all indicate a small danger of the disease to humans. These helminths are able to move throughout the human body, settle in the liver, heart, lungs, stomach and other organs, even the eyes and brain can serve as a place for parasites to dislocate.
How do parasites enter the human body?
As already said, the human body is not suitable for the full development of parasites, but the body of domestic animals is completely favorable for the growth and reproduction of helminths, which is why they are the sources of toxocariasis disease. Treatment and symptoms of the disease can begin after bathing in contaminated sources, drinking water from natural sources (springs, springs) and, of course, poor hygiene can lead to infection. From animals, helminths enter the environment with feces and wool. Studies have shown that about 30% of all soil samples produced were with the presence of these parasites.
Symptoms of toxocariasis.
Treatment should be immediate and immediately follow the first signs, since the disease is severe and is as follows:
- small rashes appear on the skin that cause very severe itching;
- periodic fever, it either recedes or rolls over again;
- disorders of the respiratory system. The appearance of shortness of breath, cough, shortness of breath;
- in case of defeat by helminths of the lungs, bronchitis and pneumonia are not excluded;
- an increase in the liver can be caused by a disease of toxocariasis;
- urgent treatment is required for eye damage;
- an increase in lymph nodes ;
- with the dislocation of parasites in the patient’s brain , impaired attention, inhibited perception of information, and hyperactivity are observed.
Toxocariasis. Treatment
Initially, the doctor prescribes a patient examination and tests to confirm the diagnosis. With toxocariasis, an increased content of bilirubin, leukocytes and ESR is observed. For treatment, drugs are prescribed that can completely destroy helminths. It could be:
- "Vermox" in a dose of 200-300 mg per day, the course is prescribed individually, a maximum of four weeks;
- "Medamine" at 10 mg per kilogram of human weight per day, toxocariasis will completely disappear within two weeks;
- treatment with "Albendazole" at 10 mg per kilogram of human weight per day for one to two weeks, depending on the severity of the disease. This drug is used strictly as prescribed by the doctor, as it can adversely affect the liver.
Toxocariasis treatment folk remedies
The first way. Ash bark
The bark or branches of ash are chopped and in the amount of one teaspoon are placed in an iron cup, poured with a glass of boiling water and put on fire for about 8 minutes. After that, the cup is wrapped and left to infuse for about an hour. Broth to apply on an empty stomach on a tablespoon in the morning and in the evening.
The second way. Kislitsa
Put a tablespoon of acid in a jar and pour a glass of strong boiling water, leave for about two hours, then strain. Take two tablespoons four times a day for a week.
These methods can not be used for more than a week, otherwise they may affect the functioning of the kidneys.
If toxocariasis is suspected, the symptoms of which are quite dangerous for a person, you should immediately consult a doctor for the appointment of the correct and timely treatment, since the disease can turn into serious consequences.