Among the most common parasites living in the human liver are echinococcus, fluke and giardia. The reason why the worms attack this particular organ lies in the intensive metabolism. In the liver, there are many processes associated with digestion, the assimilation of various substances and trace elements, as well as the removal of toxins and toxins. Leaving this problem untreated when detected is highly discouraged. At any age of a person, worms in the liver can cause significant damage to his body.
What parasites should be afraid of
The biggest problem is that worms can take root in the body of people, regardless of their place of residence, social level or other characteristics. The pathology itself is usually chronic in nature and carries the risk of significant complications in the future. The helminths found inside the organ can only be the tip of the iceberg, that is, in fact, there is a possibility of finding other helminthic invasions.
If we talk about specific types of wormsin the human liver, the following are worth mentioning:
- balantidiasis;
- ascariasis;
- schistosomas;
- giardiasis;
- amebiases;
- echinococcosis;
- opisthorchiasis;
- strongyloidiasis.
From the liver, parasites open a direct path to the bloodstream, which leads to the fastest spread to all important systems. Irreparable harm to he alth often comes from the waste products of worms, which are often poisonous and toxic to humans.
General signs of disease
In almost all cases, there are rashes on the body. This happens due to an allergic reaction to helminthic invasions. In the chronic course of infection, a person becomes hypersensitive to poisons and toxins of worms in the liver. It is not uncommon for this and febrile seizures, especially in the stages of exacerbation. The temperature, as a rule, is elevated, but within moderate limits. Usually characterized by the so-called subfebrile variation of about 37-37.5 degrees.
Among the common symptoms of worms in the liver, we can mention those that are worth paying attention to at the very beginning:
- dull periodic pain in the right hypochondrium;
- a state of general weakness, weakness;
- reduced performance and poor learning;
- bad mood and lack of normal sleep;
- hepatomegaly of the liver, that is, a painful and pathological increase in the size of this organ;
- GI problems, including vomiting, nausea, anddigestion;
- yellowness of the skin and mucous membranes;
- constant itching that looks like an allergy.
Partial symptoms
For each parasite, the body may have its own distinctive reactions. Depending on the specific name of the worm in the human liver, the signs of the disease may vary. The following is a list of the main symptoms of the stay of some helminthiases in this organ:
- Echinococcosis. The liver in this situation is affected by parasitic cystic formations. At first, there are no signs of the disease for a long time, and then general symptoms begin to appear. An increase in cystic formations causes serious discomfort. Sometimes surgery is required.
- Balantidiasis. Palpation of the liver becomes very painful. The symptoms are accompanied by persistent diarrhea streaked with mucus and blood. The body becomes dehydrated, and a person often begins to have a fever.
- Ascariasis. Such parasites are concentrated mainly in the intestines, and in the liver they are in transit. Patients develop itching and skin rashes because the worms create special infiltrates.
- Amebiases. General symptoms resemble acute hepatitis. People are feverish, and sharp pains in the abdomen are combined with jaundice. There is a risk of developing cirrhosis of the liver.
- Opisthorchiasis. Worms can be found in the gallbladder and hepatic ducts. In addition to subfebrile body temperature and abdominal pain, the patient may develop cholangiohepatitis.
- Giardia. The main complaints are pain in the hypochondrium, jaundice and nausea. As a result of the activity of the worms, dyskinesia of the bile ducts develops.
- Strongyloidoses. Most likely, this is the most painful option for patients. Appetite is lost, bitterness in the mouth appears, yellowness of the skin and mucous membranes, as well as localized subcostal pain.
Complications if left untreated
With the above symptoms, it is highly advisable to consult a doctor. Lack of proper care allows the disease to go into a chronic stage. The normal functioning of the central nervous system is disrupted. Headaches, excessive aggressiveness and periodic dizziness are often added to the main symptoms.
If you refuse treatment for a very long time, involuntary excessive sweating may begin, and the hands and tongue will suffer from permanent tremors. An experienced doctor will say that these signs do not necessarily indicate a helminthic invasion. Therapeutic procedures for VVD or neuroses can be prescribed. An example of worms parasitizing in the human liver is shown in the photo below.
Sources of infection
There are six main scenarios for pests to enter the human body:
- Insect bite.
- Bad cooking. Violation of the rules for cooking fish or meatballs. Eating undercooked barbecue. Raw food like rolls or sushi. With the latter existsnon-zero chance of introducing flukes, liver flukes, ascaris, or echinococcus into the liver.
- Contact with the ground. Parasites can be found in the soil substrate on poorly washed vegetables and fruits. Bare feet and dirty hands are also a source of infection.
- Contact with an already infected subject. Ordinary household items like bedding can transfer the worm to another person's liver. A handshake is also sufficient.
- Nematodes and liver flukes often live in unboiled water.
- Helminths are sometimes easy to detect in the fur and saliva of pets, as well as in their feces.
Diagnosis of disease
The current equipment of medical laboratories allows us to detect pests in the human body with absolute accuracy. As part of the diagnosis, you will need to pass a general blood test, an analysis for antibodies to parasites, and an analysis of feces and duodenal contents.
Procedures such as ultrasound, endoscopy of the gallbladder and its ducts, and computed tomography are often ancillary and serve to confirm the diagnosis. Nevertheless, in this way you can get a photo of the worms in the liver and finally verify their presence.
Often the body tries to eliminate uninvited guests on its own. In particular, this is expressed by an increased content of eosinophils and antibodies in the blood. In addition, the laboratory will carefully examine the feces, which often contain particles of worms or their eggs.
How to treatparasites
Today, doctors help get rid of any pests in the liver or other organs. All of the above diseases are successfully treated in both adults and children. In addition, the liver has regenerative properties, that is, it can almost always completely restore all the damage caused to it by parasites. At the same time, the process after removing the worms takes a fairly short time.
It is worth noting that many conservative methods, as well as methods from alternative medicine, have become relevant. You can use any of them only after consulting a doctor in a hospital. The choice of a specific option for the destruction of worms in the human liver usually depends on the specific situation, however, a general scheme can be given.
Main stages of treatment
In total, official medicine recognizes three main stages of removing parasites in such cases:
- Elimination of signs of poisoning and improvement of liver and intestinal enzymatic activity. At this stage, a strict diet is required to limit the growth and reproduction of worms. In addition, the doctor prescribes sorbents and enzymes, choleretic drugs and antiallergic drugs.
- Destruction of parasites. Taking anthelmintic drugs. The use of traditional medicine, if necessary, in addition to the main treatment.
- Improve the patient's immune response and prescribe preventive measures against new infection. Compliance with the diet, taking immunomodulators and vitamin complexes. Careful adherence to the rules of hygiene.
Effective treatments
Depending on the case of each patient, a combination of some of the following options for the destruction of parasites is used. It is worth noting that, in addition to specific preparations, all methods can be called universal, that is, they will help to equally get rid of both the tapeworm in the liver and the same liver fluke:
- Dieting. Such a therapeutic measure minimizes the consumption of carbohydrate foods, as well as gluten, spicy and fatty foods. The diet includes various cereals, stewed vegetables and lean meat. By following a diet, you can cope with many of the main symptoms of worms in the human liver and calm the gastrointestinal tract.
- Reception of enterosorbents. Such drugs remove all poisonous and toxic substances from the body.
- Allergy medicines. Reduce the excessive level of sensitization of the body, which facilitates the course of treatment.
- Anthelmintic drugs. Selected on a strictly individual basis by the attending physician.
- Taking multivitamins and immunomodulators.
- Normalization of liver functions. Carrying out a complete cleaning and stimulation of regenerative processes.
Folk remedies
Patients are often interested in how to treat worms in the human liver as part of alternative medicine. Sometimes doctors allow the use of such funds as additional:
- Burdock rhizome. A teaspoon in a glass of water can speed up the cleansing of the liver. Taken three times a day for a week.
- Recipe for tansy. A special composition with many useful properties removes parasites, eliminates signs of inflammation and cholecystitis. One teaspoon per 200 ml of water is brewed. You need to drink the remedy three times a day.
- Fir extract. Has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Used within 30 days. Three times a day, 50 ml of the extract is drunk.
Preventive measures
Worms in the liver are easier not to start at all than to treat later. To reduce the risk of infection, you should adhere to the following rules:
- wash all food;
- don't let flies sit on food;
- keep personal hygiene, wash hands before every meal;
- boil water from any source (excluding bottles from trusted manufacturers and filtered water);
- do not eat underdone or undercooked food, as well as rolls and sushi;
- Do not allow water to enter your mouth, nose or eyes when swimming in open water.
Infection from pets
At risk are usually owners of pets like cats and dogs. Pets can become carriers at any time, while there may not be any external manifestations. The disease of worms in the liver is transmitted to the animal quite easily - even through contact with human street shoes. Of course, your pets should be taken to the veterinarian regularly. Systematic deworming will only benefit everyone in this case.
Even after the treatment of advanced cases of infection, a personquite quickly it completely comes into shape, its immunity is restored over time, the liver begins to regenerate, and all unpleasant symptoms gradually disappear. It is for this reason that it is never too late to seek professional help.
