There is an opinion that people who drink alcohol cannot have worms because strong drinks negatively affect parasites. Based on this, there are theories according to which it is possible to completely cure invasion by drinking alcohol. Whether worms and alcohol are related - let's figure it out.
Antiseptic for parasites
What is alcohol? This is an antiseptic, with its help they kill pathogenic microflora, treat wounds. At the same time, people who drink alcohol, justify their addiction by the fact that they carry out the prevention of invasion. Of course, for the most part this is due to the banal desire to drink.
Simple experiment
Most often, analyzing the relationship between worms and alcohol, they recall exactly the above property of a drink. If you drop a living worm in a glass with alcohol, it will certainly die. But in the intestines, where parasites live, pure alcohol does not stagnate. Therefore, worms and alcohol practically do not intersect.
Alcohol begins to be absorbed in the stomach, then it is excreted by the liver and kidneys. That is, alcohol reaches the intestines in very small quantities and does no harm to the parasites living there.
Exposure to various types of alcoholic beverages
Indeed, one can argue here. Beer and rum have a significant difference in degrees. Maybe this is the reason for the disagreement? That is, one drink can harm parasites, and the other not?
- Cognac. Most often, this particular alcoholic beverage appears in recipes for folk remedies for worms. It is believed that cognac causes intoxication of parasites. Their muscular system becomes relaxed, suckers and hooks break away from the walls of the intestine, and parasites along with feces are forced to leave the body. Speaking about how alcohol affects worms, this effect cannot be ruled out. But in order to achieve it, you have to take a considerable portion of the drink on your chest. As we already found out, alcohol is absorbed in the stomach, so with a lethal dose you will harm yourself more than parasites. Proven fact: if alcohol contains less than 50% alcohol, then its ability to influence worms is significantly reduced.
- Alcohol 70%. Really dangerous for adults. But few dare to take such a drink inside in large quantities, given its negative effect on the mucous membranes. But he can’t do anything to the eggs, so the victory will be temporary: a new generation will hatch soon.
- Wine. The compatibility of alcohol and worms depends on the degrees of the drink. If we talk about noble wine, then it cannot lead to the death of helminths. But it helps to remove toxins and toxins that are the result of the vital activity of the latter.
- Beer. Does not affect parasites. But studies have shown that a person who has worms is more likely to include beer and chocolate in his diet. From this we can conclude that the parasites even love him.
A large dose of alcohol leads to the death of helminths
This is a common myth that requires rebuttal. Does alcohol kill worms? No, he does not possess such a property. Many people are sure that a party with strong drinks leads to the fact that all available parasites “get drunk and relax,” thanks to which they leave the body. In fact, against the background of problems with the digestive tract that alcohol provokes, some individuals may die or leave the intestines quite by accident. But to say that this rule applies to all worms is a big mistake.
Folk remedies
Such recipes are very popular. Some people try to treat invasion even in children with their help. Experts believe that alcohol, which is included in home formulations (most often prepared on the basis of medicinal herbs), enhances the action of active ingredients, but is not in itself the main active ingredient.
- Cognac with castor oil. Known laxative. Daily, just before bedtime, it is recommended to take these two components, mixed in equal proportions. An evening reception is recommended because it is at this time that helminths actively eat. “Drunk” worms must be excreted through the action of castor oil. The recommended dose is a tablespoon of cognac and castor oil. Worms do not even feel alcohol, but the effect of castor oil can be very strong. Moreover, for a person, such a composition can cause poisoning, since a tablespoon of such a drug is already a large dose. The diarrhea caused by it alone does not harm the helminths in any way.
- Tincture of wormwood. Pour a tablespoon of herb 100 ml of vodka and insist for two weeks. Take 20 drops 3 times a day for 7 days. The effect really will be, but not thanks to the alcohol.
- Walnut tincture. This is an effective way that allows you to destroy both adults and larvae. To do this, 100 g of kernels need to pour 500 ml of medical alcohol. Insist for two weeks and drink 1 teaspoon per day for 10-15 days.
Do not forget that these folk remedies for worms and parasites are contraindicated in women during pregnancy and lactation, as well as in children under 18 years of age.
Does alcohol protect against helminth infections
Russian scientists conducted an experiment. They collaborated with a drug dispensary for several years. It turned out that most of his patients were infected with helminths. That is, alcohol can not be considered a means of prevention or treatment of invasion. The experiment was continued among volunteer groups. Here, by drinking alcohol, people tried to get rid of parasites. Not a single person infected with helminths was able to remove them through the use of alcohol.
Modern drugs
It is not necessary to drink alcohol in slaughter doses. There is an old, proven drug called piperazine. Instructions for use for people informs that it is not contraindicated even for small children, can be used by pregnant women. That is, the drug is gentle. The piperazine salt of adipic acid is an active substance. It blocks the work of the muscles of roundworms. Paralyzed parasites exit the intestines naturally.
Treatment duration
It is controlled by the attending physician, despite the fact that the drug is safe for people. Instructions for use of "Piperazine" suggests that the drug acts on larvae and adults. That is, after the first dose, approximately 95% of the parasites are excreted. Repeated intake relieves the human body of helminths completely.
In therapeutic doses, the drug is well excreted. But there may be side effects in the form of aching abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. In rare cases, allergic reactions are possible.
The drug is well suited for people of all ages. The medicine is available in the form of regular or chewable tablets, suspensions. The dosage is selected individually, based on the results of clinical studies and the age of the patient.
- Adults are recommended 2 g of the drug per day.
- Children under one year of 0.2 g twice a day.
- At 4-5 years old, you can give the child 0.5 g, once a day.
This is the only drug that is not prohibited for use by pregnant women.
Pirantel
With all its advantages, “piperazine” is considered more a child’s remedy. What drugs are prescribed for adults? What good worm tablets are there in pharmacies today? Pirantel is considered a very strong and effective drug. It is recommended for most types of helminthic invasion. Active against eggs and adults.
Vermox
An effective drug that is most often prescribed for adults. This is a universal remedy that is used both for treatment and for prevention.
This is a fairly powerful drug. In addition to the desired effect, he also has side effects. Some patients report headache attacks, abdominal cramps. Each of these cases should be examined by a doctor.
Dekaris
This medical composition can be called the most powerful of all available to date. The entire course of therapy consists in a single dose of the medication. The action begins within 24 hours. Use the drug for treatment and for prevention. But do not forget that this is a serious drug that has an effect on your body as well. Therefore, the reception of "Dekaris" should be agreed with the doctor.
Safe medicines do not exist, therefore you can not engage in self-medication. But if we compare attempts to get rid of worms by drinking alcohol and using modern medicines, then the second one seems more reasonable.