The child's glistens can appear even if he lives in a family where they carefully monitor hygiene and observe all precautions. This is due to the fact that the probability of infection with helminthiosis, which occurs by food (through water, dirty hands, etc.) or contact (from pets or sick people) is too high. In Russia, about 80% of the population is affected by helminths.
In this article we will understand how to diagnose and treat worms in children.
Types of helminthiases and methods of diagnosis
The answer to the question of how to treat worms in children depends on which parasite is inside. The most common cause of helminthiosis in children (up to 90%) is the use of roundworms (Nematoda class).
Enterobiosis - is caused by the round helminths Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm). The size of the pinworm is up to 1 cm. The female pinworm crawls out of the intestine to the anus and lays eggs, which is accompanied by severe itching. The child combs the anus, then pushes his hands into his mouth. Thus, self-infection occurs.
Ascaridosis - an invasion with a round helminth Ascaris lumbricoides (ascaris). An adult can reach a length of 50 cm. Infection occurs when eggs enter the digestive tract. From the egg in the duodenum the larva is removed. She penetrates the wall of the intestine and sneaks into the lungs with the flow of blood. That is why one of the symptoms of ascaridosis is cough. Together with sputum larvae ascarids swallowed. Thus, the larva appears in the intestine, where in 8 days it turns into an adult and starts to secrete eggs along with feces.
Unfortunately, helminthiases are much less common than they are. This is primarily due to the low efficiency of standard diagnostic methods (analysis on cal-eggglass and scraping). They can detect only 20% of helminthiases.
More modern methods that detect worms in a child have high accuracy: enzyme immunoassay (ELISA), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), etc. But mostly such devices are available in private clinics.
Most parents independently diagnose a helminthic invasion, and then turn to the clinic for confirmation of the result. Here are the signs that may indicate that the child has worms:
- stool disorders (constipation or diarrhea);
- abdominal pain, colic;
- allergy, skin rashes, dermatitis;
- poor appetite or a constant feeling of hunger;
- nausea, drooling;
- attacks of headache, frequent dizziness;
- gnashing of teeth, the child gnaws nails, etc .;
- nightmares, restless sleep.
If you find some of these signs, then the probability of helminthic invasion is very high.
How to treat worms in children?
So, let's look at how to get rid of worms in children. Traditional medicine offers a range of drugs, but the remedies for worms for children are very toxic. Therefore, it is advisable not to engage in self-medication. The doctor will help you choose a dose and prescribe a regimen for taking medications. Treatment of helminthiases, as a rule, is carried out by courses. This allows you to destroy worms at all stages and prevent re-infection. Currently, there are universal preparations from round worms in children (Pirantel, Nemozol). The most popular worms for children
Also, complex medicines for worms in children have been developed. They are a set of tools that allow you to prepare the body for treatment and affect not only the parasites, but also increase immunity. Such drugs are not toxic and very effective. True, take them a long time.
Alternative medicine also offers a solution to the problem of how to withdraw the worm from a child. Since ancient times, pumpkin seeds have been used from children's worms. Children are recommended to eat 50-100 grams of seeds daily.
In addition, you should know that it is not enough to only treat a child. It is necessary that every member of the family be treated. Otherwise, all efforts can be empty and the disease will easily recur.