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Individual drugs for parasites are becoming more and more popular among patients. Many people decide to undergo preventive deworming in order to exclude the appearance of the problem in the future. However, in this area, a medical consultation is absolutely justified, which will allow you to verify all suspicions. Medicines for parasites in humans should be used for specific intestinal infections.
Parasite medications – how many people are affected?
Determining the scale of the phenomenon may indicate the possible legitimacy of the use of drugs against parasites in humans. They should only be used when a specific disease has been diagnosed. There are seven potential diseases that must also be absolutely reported to the National Institute of Public Health – National Institute of Hygiene. Their potential spread may pose a threat to public health. It is about diseases such as:
- cysticercosis,
- echinococcosis,
- trichinosis,
- malaria,
- giardiasis,
- cryptosporidiosis,
- Congenital toxoplasmosis.
In 2018, 924 cases of giardiasis were revealed, followed by: 52 echinococcosis, 30 malaria and 28 toxoplasmosis. Therefore, drugs for parasites must be used only under strict medical supervision, as they are not indifferent to our health.
Medicines for parasites – how to detect an infection?
In principle, there are no typical symptoms that would be one hundred percent indicative of an infestation with endoparasites. Only specialized diagnostics can confirm or exclude the presence of a given disease. However, the first signs that should worry the patient are:
- lack of appetite
- weight loss
- nausea,
- constipation
- flatulence
- stomach pain
- diarrhea lasting several days.
In this case, you must visit a doctor who will order further tests. Basically, they can be divided into three groups: molecular, serological and microscopic. The first concerns the detection of parasite DNA in a given material, such as: feces, blood or cerebrospinal fluid. The second is to detect antibodies in the blood serum. On the other hand, microscopic examinations refer to the collection of three stool samples, most often at intervals of several days. In the case of confirmed infection, the patient is given specific drugs for the treatment of human parasites.
It is also worth supporting the body in the fight against parasites by using appropriate herbs. Medonet Market offers a ready-made mixture of herbs – Worms, which you can currently buy at a promotional price.
Over-the-counter parasite medications
It should be remembered that taking such specifics should be consulted with a specialist. Although over-the-counter parasite medications are usually herbal preparations, in some cases they can also have a negative effect on the condition of the body. They are not vitamin dietary supplements, and their action affects the intestinal microflora. Among the specific herbs used in such medications are wormwood, sage, clove, elm, and fenugreek. There are also other over-the-counter preparations on the market. The main active substance is pyrantel, used mainly in infections with human roundworm or pinworm. However, in unjustified use cases, it can cause a number of side effects. This is about:
- nausea
- vomiting
- eating disorders,
- stomach aches
- diarrhea.
Prophylactically and supportively during the treatment period, it is worth using Na parasites – Panaseus dietary supplement available at a favorable price on Medonet Market. We also recommend Para Herbal Mix, a liquid anti-parasite dietary supplement consisting of plant extracts.
It can be helpful in determining whether the parasites are actually in the body, you can find a mail order test of the intestinal microflora and intestinal markers, which you can safely and conveniently buy at Medonet Market.
Drugs for parasites – use in pregnancy
A sudden infection with an endoparasite can happen at any time in your life. It also applies to women who should be especially careful during pregnancy and breastfeeding. First of all, any disease should be cured as soon as possible, under the strict supervision of a specialist. Only a doctor will select the appropriate drugs for parasites during pregnancy, because each preparation belongs to a specific risk category. It is, of course, about the degree of safety for the fetus. The drug designations are simply specific letters: A, B, C, D, X, with the initial being no confirmed risk and the following being significant risk. The period of pregnancy in which a given woman is also very important is here. The doctor must develop and implement the optimal treatment.
Before use, read the leaflet, which contains indications, contraindications, data on side effects and dosage as well as information on the use of the medicinal product, or consult your doctor or pharmacist, as each drug used improperly is a threat to your life or health.