The treatment for worms should be done with the use of anti-parasitic drugs prescribed by the general practitioner or infectious disease, such as Albendazole, Mebendazole, Tinidazole or Metronidazole according to the parasite responsible for the infection.
In addition to medication, it is important that the person has some hygiene habits, such as washing their hands frequently or washing the bedding twice a week, to prevent the worm infection from recurring or infecting other family members.
In this way, all family members must take the medication and have the same hygiene care as the infected person, avoiding becoming contaminated.
1. Remedies for worms
The use of antiparasitic remedies is indicated by the general practitioner or infectious disease after diagnosis of the infection by pathogenic parasites that cause symptoms, and remedies are indicated according to the parasite responsible for the infection, such as:
- Infection with amoebae and flagellated or ciliated protozoa, such as Dientamoeba fragilis, Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia and Balantidium coli , Metronidazole, Tinidazole or Secnidazole may be recommended; Helminth infection, such as Taenia sp., Hymenolepis nana , Strongyloides stercoralis , Enterobius vermicularis , Ancylostoma duodenale and Ascaris lumbricoides , as the use of Albendazole, Mebendazole, Ivermectin, Praziquantel or Niclosamida is indicated, according to the parasite.
The remedies must be indicated by the doctor and used according to his / her guidance, moreover during and after the treatment it is important that hygiene measures are maintained to prevent the transmission of eggs and cysts from the parasites.
Medicines for worms can be purchased in a pharmacy in a single dose or syrup for adults and children depending on the doctor's recommendation. See more about worm remedies.
2. Hygiene care to treat worms
Hygiene care is another very important part of the treatment, as it helps to prevent the transmission of eggs that are not eliminated by the medicines prescribed by the doctor. So the most important cares include:
- Wash your hands frequently, especially before cooking and after defecating; Do not share towels; Wash your hands before and after each diaper change; Do not bite your nails and put your fingers in your mouth; Keep your nails short; Wash your bedding and towels at least once a week Clean the rooms, bathroom and kitchen at least once a week.
These precautions are important every day, but mainly there is one person in the family with worm that can be easily transmitted, being important in these cases to maintain the care for 6 weeks and carry out the treatment according to the doctor's recommendation. Also know some home treatment options for worms.
Signs of improvement and worsening
The symptoms of improvement appear when the treatment is carried out correctly, according to the doctor's guidance, and a decrease in the symptoms presented is noticed, such as decreased abdominal pain and swelling, reduced itching in the anus or in the intimate region, decreased nausea and vomiting and absence of worms on toilet paper or feces.
On the other hand, when the treatment is not carried out or is carried out in an incomplete way, signs of worsening, such as weight loss, increased abdominal volume, poor appetite and dark stools, may be noticed.
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