Opisthorchiasis is a disease caused by parasitizing helminths of the species trematodes in the human body: Opisthorchis felineus (fluke of cat, Siberian fluke) and Opisthorchis viverrini. When entering the intestine of a person, the larvae exit the membranes and penetrate into the pancreas, liver or gall bladder, where in about two weeks they start laying eggs.
Opisthorchiasis is one of the most serious diseases, because it causes such diseases as hepatitis, stomach and pancreas diseases, duodenal ulcers, pancreatitis , blockage of the biliary tract. In especially severe cases, parasitic disease can cause fibrosis and cancer of the liver and pancreas.
Treatment regimen for opisthorchiasis
Of course, the best remedy for the disease is its timely prevention: it is necessary to exclude thermally untreated fish from food, as well as to exclude raw fish from the diet of pets. But, ate all the same the disease was diagnosed, and the question arises as to how to start treatment of opisthorchiasis? First of all, it is worth contacting the infectious disease doctor to determine the stage and severity of the disease. Treatment takes place in several stages:
- neutralization or weakening of parasites;
- elimination of dead or weakened parasites and toxins they have developed;
- Restorative measures, including diet and intake of vitamins.
Treatment of chronic opisthorchiasis
In chronic opisthorchiasis, complex therapy is carried out, which includes:
- diet in the treatment of opisthorchiasis with the exclusion of fatty foods, sweet, eating more frequent and fractional, abundant drink, the measures are aimed at arresting allergic reactions and cleaning the gastrointestinal tract;
- the appointment of cholagogue and enzyme preparations that affect the motility of the gastrointestinal tract;
- administration of anthelmintic agents;
- Rehabilitation period with the maintenance of a special diet.
It is possible to carry out duodenal sounding, tjubazhi with xylitol, sorbitol, mineral water, everyday control of the stool.
After 3 three months after the course of treatment, repeated tests are performed. If necessary, repeated or additional treatment is prescribed.
Diet after treatment of opisthorchiasis
It is worth paying attention to maintaining a special diet after the treatment of opisthorchiasis, which must take into account the restoration of the affected organs. It is necessary to exclude fried foods and spicy seasonings, products that stimulate the secretion of the stomach and pancreas, foods rich in cholesterol, and limit the use of sweets. Increase the intake of fruits and vegetables and the volume of drinking.
The chemical composition of the daily diet should contain:
- proteins - 80-90 g;
- carbohydrates - 300-350 g;
- fats - 80-90 g.
The total amount of calories should not exceed 2200-2500 kcal.
To restore the liver, hepatoprotectants are prescribed (Karsil, Legalon, Geparsil, Silegon, Darsil, Essentiale, Hepatophyte).
Medicinal treatment of opisthorchiasis
Since opisthorchiasis provokes complex damage to the body, drug treatment is produced by strong chemical preparations, which unfortunately have a side effect on the liver, pancreas, stomach, gall bladder. The most effective drug for the treatment of opisthorchiasis is Praziquantel. Appoint also Holegol, Gelmostop, Hofitol, Allochol, Holosas, Holagomum.
Folk methods of treatment of opisthorchiasis
Folk remedies are also popular. Effective are:
- garlic;
- celandine;
- flax seeds;
- grass wormwood;
- flowers of calendula;
- fruits of blueberries;
- the roots of elecampane ;
- green pumpkin seeds;
- thyme;
- carnations.
But do not forget that it is impossible to completely cure opisthorchias folk remedies.