Treatment to eliminate intestinal parasites

Treatment to eliminate intestinal parasites

Dr. Arthur Frazão General practitioner

The treatment for worms or intestinal parasites should be carried out with the use of antiparasitic drugs prescribed by the general practitioner, such as Albendazole or Mebendazole.

However, the treatment should be complemented with some hygiene care, such as washing your hands before eating or after using the bathroom, as well as washing your sheets and clothes 2 times a week, this prevents the infection from returning to arise or infect other family members.

If you suspect that you may be infected with intestinal parasites read: 9 Symptoms that may indicate the presence of intestinal parasites.

Treatment to eliminate intestinal parasites

1. Antiparasitic drugs

The most commonly used medications to eliminate intestinal parasites are Albendazole and Mebendazole, which can be purchased at the pharmacy in the form of single-intake tablets or in syrup for children older than 2 years.

However, medications only eliminate adult worms, not being able to eliminate eggs. In this way, hygiene measures during and after treatment should be taken into account by the whole family, including the intake of antiparasitic drugs as well, to prevent the transmission of eggs and to re-emerge a new infection.

This type of medicine can cause the appearance of some side effects such as abdominal pain, swollen abdomen and diarrhea, especially when the worm infection is very developed.

2. Hygiene care

Hygiene care is another very important part of the treatment, as they help prevent the transmission of eggs that are not eliminated by the medications prescribed by the doctor.

So the most important care is:

Wash your hands often, mainly before cooking and after bowel movements;

Do not share towels and toothbrushes;

Keep toothbrushes in a closed closet and wash them before each use;

Wash your hands before and after changing the diaper;

Do not gnaw your nails and do not put your fingers in your mouth;

Keep nails short;

Each person must have their own bath towel;

Wash sheets, pajamas and towels at least 2 times a week;

Clean the rooms, the bathroom and the kitchen at least once a week.

This care should be maintained for 6 weeks to ensure that all eggs are removed without being transmitted to another family member.

3. Home treatment

Home treatment for intestinal parasites can be prepared with carob or jatoba tea, as it contains vermifuge properties. To prepare the tea, just place 1 tablespoon of the jatoba husks in a pot with 500 ml of water and boil for 15 minutes, drinking 3 cups of tea per day.

See other natural treatments to fight worms in 7 Home remedies for intestinal parasites.

Signs of improvement

Signs of improvement include decreased abdominal pain and swelling, reduced itching in the anus or in the intimate region of the woman, decreased nausea and vomiting and absence of worms in the toilet paper or feces.

Signs of getting worse

Signs that indicate that the infestation is getting worse arise when the individual does not do the treatment and includes weight loss, abdominal swelling, lack of appetite or dark stools.