Beautiful word enterobiosis is called pinworm infection. These parasites perfectly feel in the cavity of the intestine of a person, leading to characteristic symptoms. Let's consider what signs the infection has and how to get rid of parasites.
Symptoms of enterobiasis in adults
The main symptoms of infection include:
- severe itching in the anus. At night, the itching is greatly enhanced;
- a person loses his appetite, which leads to weight loss;
- At night, there may be a phenomenon such as tooth grinding;
- a man complains of insomnia, shows irritability;
- there are painful bouts in the abdomen;
- habitual becomes diarrhea. In mucus masses mucus is visible;
- women can not rule out inflammation of the genitourinary system, since pinworms easily penetrate the vagina;
- an easy incontinence is possible.
In adults, signs such as dizziness, cephalgia, and attention disorder can be added.
Enterobiosis in adults can be acute and chronic.
Signs of the acute phase of enterobiasis in adults:
- defecation occurs up to 4 times during the day;
- there are painful attacks. With mild intoxication, the localization of pain is not determined, with severe intoxication on the right side of the ileum;
- people complain of discomfort in the abdomen.
In chronic form, the symptoms are not so pronounced. Everything depends on the intensity of the disease and the frequency of self-infection.
Treatment of enterobiasis in adults
The main treatment for the chronic form of enterobiosis in adults is the prevention of self-infection by parasites. This requires maximum compliance with hygiene rules, which must adhere to and close to the sick people. In the complex, drug therapy is used with drugs that provide de-worming.
When acute symptoms of enterobiasis in adults are also prescribed anthelmintic drugs:
- Pirantel ;
- Piperazine;
- Mebendazole;
- Nemosol.
Acceptance of funds is recommended to follow a certain scheme. One day before admission, it is necessary to remove from the diet dense dishes, leading to constipation , preferring easy, relaxing products. Medication is taken in the morning. To improve the efficiency of pinworm exclusion this evening, it is recommended to drink a laxative. Since the drugs kill only adults, the medication should be repeated after 2 weeks.