Anthelmintic and Anti-Worm
Helminths, which are worm-like parasites, commonly infect the gut. Symptoms of worms in the intestines include
nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, fatigue, gas, and unexplained weight loss.
A person with a worm infection may experience diarrhea, characterized by mucus and blood in the stool. Itching or a rash around the anus can also occur due to intestinal worm infections.
Occasionally, patients may expel a worm while having a bowel movement. It is possible for individuals to harbor parasites for years without displaying any symptoms.
Doctors prescribe Antihelminthic drugs to treat worm infections, adjusting the medication based on the patient’s overall health. It is important to follow the doctor’s instructions when taking Antihelminthic Medicine to achieve the best results.
Causes Of Helminthiasis
They have been transmitted by different routes to the host organism too. Such routes include
Contaminated fruits and vegetables without cleaning.
Water that is contaminated is the type of water that we consume without any filtration or purification.
Low Standards of
own rooms, School, Society, Playground, Gathering places, Markets and Public Toilets, etc. Lack of the proper way of cleaning (Common in the tropics & subtropics poor community) where people just find somewhere in the open air or in very dirty places to do their business.
The most widespread method of contamination in poor countries is the dumping of the contaminated stool and waste into the environment.
Large gathering with the general use of poor sanitation facilities.
Common or Public Sanitation is a thing of the past and the only way to do it is with the proper cleaning methods.
Symptoms of Helminthiasis
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, fatigue, enlarged liver and spleen, cough, malabsorption, anemia, bowel obstruction, dehydration, itchy skin, malaise, and gastrointestinal inflammation are among the symptoms.
What are Worms?
Worms, also known as helminths, enter the body and are capable of living and feeding within the person they have entered. They are usually divided into three groups:
1. Threadworms   Ascaris, hookworms, and trichuris cause common parasitic infections known as roundworms. Roundworm eggs typically enter the body through the ingestion of contaminated food or water, hatching in the intestine.
2. Tapeworms  Parasites known as tapeworms usually inhabit the gut and are often transmitted through the consumption of raw or undercooked meat.
3. Flukeworms  Can live in the blood vessels, gut, lungs, or liver. Infection with flatworms usually occurs through contact with water contaminated with flukeworms, such as swimming or bathing in fresh water. Flatworms transmit the disease schistosomiasis.
FAQs-
1. What are the anthelmintic drugs?
A. Anthelmintic drugs are medications used to treat parasitic worm infections in
humans and animals. Examples include albendazole and mebendazole.
2. Can humans take anthelmintics?
A. Yes, humans can take anthelmintic drugs to treat parasitic worm infections.
3. What are the anti worm drugs?
A. Anti-worm drugs, also known as anthelmintics, are medications used to treat parasitic worm infections in humans and animals. Examples include albendazole, mebendazole, and ivermectin.
4. What are the most commonly used anthelmintics?
A. The most commonly used anthelmintic drugs include albendazole, mebendazole, and ivermectin for treating parasitic worm infections.
5. What are the natural anthelmintic for humans?
A. Natural anthelmintics for humans include
garlic, pumpkin seeds, papaya seeds, and ginger, which may help expel intestinal parasites.
6. What can I buy to deworm myself?
A. You can buy over-the-counter anthelmintic medications like albendazole or mebendazole at pharmacies to deworm yourself.
