It often happens that the carrier of parasites may not even suspect that "life has arisen" in him. Basically, small children are at risk, and if adults cannot detect the presence of lamblia in the body in a timely manner, then gradually the disease caused by these microorganisms will become chronic. There is an erroneous idea that this disease is not so dangerous for the child’s body and can be cured in a short time, but in fact, proper treatment is required that will not cause any harm to the child’s he alth, and for this you must definitely contact a qualified doctor who can choose the right medicines.
What is the essence of giardiasis?
Giardiasis is a disease caused by the appearance in the body of the simplest microorganisms that can cause irreparable harm to he alth. The disease can develop in each person in different ways, much depends on immunity, the digestive system, age and other characteristics of the body. Doctors say that there are two stages of this disease:
- The asymptomatic stage isThe fact that a person is a carrier of Giardia can infect others, but he himself does not experience any negative symptoms. Giardia, which is in the body, will not have any negative effect, but in the stool, when sowing, cysts will always be released.
- The clinical stage of the disease is accompanied by pronounced symptoms. First of all, pain may appear under the sternum and near the navel. Body temperature rises to 38 degrees, belching and heartburn appear.
We must remember that there are special medicines for Giardia for children. At the first signs of the disease, you should immediately consult a doctor who will prescribe the necessary drugs.
How to treat the disease
The child's body is the most susceptible to such diseases, therefore, as a rule, giardiasis in children is difficult and requires medical treatment. In no case should the number of parasites in the body be large. A sick child may feel severe pain in the abdomen, and parents without a correct diagnosis will give various medications that will only worsen the condition of the little man. Medicines for Giardia for children are prescribed only by a pediatrician who will conduct all the necessary examinations and, based on the results of the tests, will be able to prescribe the correct treatment. The entire course of therapy consists of the following steps:
- Preparatory.
- Medicated.
- Immunostimulatory.
Each stage is aimed at achieving the main effect and getting rid of the parasites completely.
What is the preparation phase?
The preparatory stage is considered the most important, because it depends on it how many days the course of treatment will last. Particular attention at this stage is paid to the symptoms, the more pronounced they are, the longer the preparation for treatment will be. It is not worth taking various drugs at this stage, since you first need to restore the work of the stomach and intestines, for this purpose the patient is prescribed a special strict diet. You should not immediately take any drug for Giardia for children without a diet, as mass destruction of parasites can occur, and this for a child can result in intoxication of the body.
Only the attending physician will be able to choose the right diet for the day, which will help to slightly reduce the number of Giardia in the body. The main products that are not recommended for use are sugar, milk, fruits, vegetables and juices. After the diet gives positive results, you can gradually introduce medications. In the case of these parasites, enterosorbents can be actively used. "Smecta" is considered an excellent remedy, this drug removes toxins from the body, and also favorably affects the reproduction of beneficial bacteria. It is recommended to use other sorbents, such as activated carbon, "Diosmectite", "Enterosgel". Giardiasis negatively affects the gallbladder, therefore, prescribing anymedicine for Giardia for children, the doctor should prescribe a drug that has a choleretic effect.
What drugs are used to treat giardiasis
To get rid of Giardia, you must first contact your doctor, who will be able to choose the necessary therapy. A prerequisite is the passage of a complete diagnosis, which will determine the stage of the disease and the number of parasites in the body. A small child, like an adult, can be prescribed different groups of drugs. The age of the patient is taken into account, because there are drugs for Giardia for children from a year old, and there are drugs that can be used at a younger age. Consider the main groups of drugs that are used to treat these parasites:
- The use of antiparasitic drugs based on nitromedazole and nitrofuran is mandatory;
- Due to the fact that the immunity of a small child becomes significantly weakened, and the body itself becomes more vulnerable, immunomodulators are used, for example, you can use the usual Grippferon.
- There is an additional need to improve the functioning of the intestine itself, and for this, probiotics and prebiotics are used.
If you take a complex of drugs, the chances of a full recovery in the shortest possible time increase significantly. It should be remembered that it is strictly forbidden to take medications without a doctor's prescription, as there is a possibility of incorrectly calculating the dose and therebycause intoxication in the child's body.
Medicated treatment
Adults often ask themselves: "How to treat Giardia in children?" Medications are selected individually for each child, and the medication stage itself can last at least twenty days. During this treatment, the patient must take different drugs with a specific focus. This necessarily includes antispasmodics, choleretic drugs and antiparasitic. Doctors often prescribe these medications:
- "Metronidazole" is a fast-acting antibiotic, as it is absorbed into the tissues of the intestines and stomach and begins to work immediately. You can notice that the drug has begun to act after two hours. The main goal is to disrupt the DNA of parasites, which instantly leads to their death. The medicine is prescribed for the smallest children, but its dosage should be calculated by an experienced doctor.
- "Trichopol" is no less effective drug, but it is not recommended for young children who are under three years old.
- "Ornidazole" has long been considered one of the most effective drugs in the fight against Giardia. The medicine begins to act within an hour after taking it. But it is not recommended for children whose body weight is less than 12 kg.
As Komarovsky points out, medicines for Giardia for children should be used continuously and under the strict supervision of the attending physician, otherwise you may not completely get rid of the parasites, and after a while there will be a relapse.
What role do nitrofurans play in treatment?
Nitrofurans are synthetic substances that are effective against parasites. They are used to treat acute forms of the disease, which are accompanied by complications. These drugs include:
- "Furazolidone" is an active tool in the fight against giardia in children, but it is not suitable for everyone, so in some cases it may not be effective, for example, if there is resistance.
- "Macmirror" - a medicine for Giardia for children with an antibacterial effect. The main feature of the drug is that it does not accumulate in the body of a little man, and the process of metabolism itself occurs in the liver. It is not recommended to take the drug to pregnant women and nursing mothers, as it crosses the placenta to the baby and can be concentrated in breast milk.
Prescribing medication can only be a specialist who will take into account the weight and age of the patient. For example, when the drug for Giardia for children "McMiror" is prescribed, 1 tablet per package can help the child get rid of the parasites once and for all.
What are benzimidazoles used for?
Benzimidazoles belong to a group of drugs that adversely affect the biological and chemical processes inside organisms that parasitize inside humans. Such drugs are considered not only effective, but also easily tolerated by children:
- "Albendazole" is used when the diseaseis in the cyst stage. But taking the drug without other auxiliary drugs is not worth it, as you may not achieve the expected result.
- Another effective medicine for Giardia for children is Zentep. Thanks to the ingredients that are included in the drug, the life process of Giardia slows down significantly, but such a drug is not always allowed to be used by pregnant women and children under 16.
Benzimidazoles can only be effective when used in combination with other drugs.
Combined preparations for Giardia
Recently, drugs that have a wide range of actions, they are also called combined, have been increasingly used. Carefully studying the question: "How to treat Giardia in children?", Medicines should be chosen the most effective:
- "Vermox" is considered a drug against worms, which is also prescribed to combat Giardia. The substance contained in the tablets is mebendazole, it has a detrimental effect on parasites, penetrating deep into their cells.
- Another safe remedy that is prescribed for children can be considered Pirantel. The drug paralyzes Giardia and gradually and almost imperceptibly removes parasites from the patient's body.
- "Decaris" - a medicine for Giardia for children, which is also suitable for combating various types of helminths.
- Some patients are prescribed Chofitol. The drug is based on plant elements and does not cause any harm to the body of a little man. It is available not only in tablets, butand in the form of syrup, but you should not give it to children without the permission of a doctor, as it can cause allergic reactions.
- Tanaxol can be considered another effective drug based on herbal ingredients. Thanks to components such as yarrow extract, tansy and elecampane, it is possible to get rid of not only worms, but also relieve inflammation in the intestines.
- "Nemozol" - a medicine for Giardia for children, which is aimed at the destruction of parasites in the body, while the course of treatment can last only ten days. The drug is recommended to be taken even by the youngest children.
Every parent should know that it is dangerous to take drugs without a doctor's permission, as you can calculate the dosage incorrectly and thereby worsen the general condition of your child.
Recovery stage
In addition to the main treatment, there should be an auxiliary one that helps the body quickly recover and bounce back. The recovery of the body is especially important for a small child, as he receives a double blow: intoxication from taking drugs and parasites. Giardia not only disrupt the intestinal microflora, they feed on useful substances and vitamins that enter the human body, thereby depleting it. Despite the positive reviews, Macmirror is a medicine for Giardia for children with minimal damage to he alth, but at the same time, even after it, you need to recover, so doctors prescribeadditional drugs:
- "Enterol" includes live microorganisms that treat dysbacteriosis, which always accompanies giardiasis. Children under three years of age are advised to dilute the medicine.
- "Stimbifit" is a whole complex of vitamins and useful trace elements that should be in every body. The drug is prescribed even to the smallest children who are only six months old. Thanks to him, inflammatory processes in the intestines stop, the mucosa restores its structure, and beneficial bacteria can double, after which complete recovery occurs.
"Polyoxidonium" - used for children nasally, sometimes candles are prescribed
Even if you take into account this detailed review of drugs, you should not choose a medicine for Giardia for children on your own, since there is only a risk of harming the child's body, which means that you should first consult a doctor.
How to choose the right drugs for Giardia? Prevention of this disease
Before choosing a drug for treatment, you should pay attention to its characteristics:
- The drug must be highly active.
- Be safe for the little man.
- There shouldn't be too many side effects.
- It is worth considering the individual intolerance of different components.
Special preventive measures to combat thisdisease does not exist, but it is important to remember the basic rules of personal hygiene, because most often the cause of giardiasis is dirty hands. It is necessary to teach a child from early childhood not to eat dirty vegetables and fruits, to wash hands before eating food, and then the disease can be avoided. Also, parents should remember that in no case should you self-medicate, as there is a risk of worsening the condition of your child. If treated incorrectly, the body develops resistance to many drugs, and then the treatment can be delayed indefinitely, and heavier drugs will be required for a full recovery.
