What is Intestinal Worm? Why Does It Happen?

What is Intestinal Worm? Why Does It Happen?

Intestinal worms are parasites that live in the intestines and feed on the food consumed. Intestinal parasites live in the digestive system in the intestines. Intestinal worms are an infectious disease that can be easily treated. The treatment method prevents re-infection. To see an absolute result, the people living in the same household must agree to the treatment. There are herbal treatment methods for the elimination of intestinal worm disease from the body. Thanks to these methods, individuals get rid of the disease in a natural and healthy way.

What causes intestinal worms?

Intestinal worms are a type of infectious intestinal disease caused by small parasitic worms. It affects hundreds of thousands of people each year, usually school children. Intestinal worms cause a number of common symptoms. These symptoms include itchy skin and a feeling of restlessness. However, these symptoms do not harm the person and the treatment method is very short. Intestinal worms can be found on dirty hand surfaces, objects and furniture. Particularly favored places for intestinal worm eggs are

  • Bed linen
  • Face and hand towels
  • Clothes
  • Toilet bowls
  • Nutrients
  • Cup spouts
  • Kitchen countertop surface

The worms in the body reach the anal area 1-2 months after the egg is taken into the body to expel the egg. At this time, it often causes intense itching in the rectal area. When the individual tries to scratch the rectal area, these eggs merge on the fingers and attach between the nails.

What are the symptoms of intestinal worms?

Intestinal worm disease has certain symptoms. These symptoms include the following;

  • Itching in the rectal or vaginal area may be experienced in a way that makes the person restless, including at night.
  • It can cause sleep problems and a feeling of restlessness.
  • Occasional stomach pain and nausea may occur.

The most prominent features are itching around the rectal area and difficulty sleeping. Itching usually occurs at night. Another symptom is discharge from the vagina. With an increase in this discharge, an infectious disease may occur in the genital area.

What are Intestinal Worm Treatment Methods?

Intestinal worm is an infectious disease that is simply treated. The treatment method prevents re-infection. In order to see an absolute result, it is important that family members also agree to the treatment. There are two methods of treatment. These methods are as follows;

  • 1.5 months of clean care
  • It can be treated with medication.

If medication is preferred in the treatment process, these medicines should be given to everyone living at home. Because, as mentioned above, the rate of transmission to family members is high. Therefore, even if there are no symptoms, it is necessary to keep other family members under control even if one of them is infected. Pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers should prefer treatment that lasts for an estimated 1.5 months instead of medication. Another point to be considered is that clothes, bed linens, hand and face towels should be cleaned and used to prevent re-infection.

Herbal Treatment for Intestinal Worms

There are herbal treatment methods for the removal ofintestinal worm disease from the body. Thanks to these methods, individuals can get rid of the disease in a natural and healthy way. Herbal treatment methods are as follows;

  • Turmeric You can use the vitamin-effective turmeric plant to expel the intestinal worm from your body.
  • Thyme: It is a type of herb that cleanses the body and gets rid of intestinal worms. Thyme juice, if you drink it 3 times a day, makes the urine passages hygienic and ensures that the intestinal worms are removed from the body.
  • Chamomile Tea: It is a herb that helps to remove intestinal worms from the body quickly. It is recommended to drink 1 or 2 cups during the day.
  • Green Tea: It is a type of drink that provides continuous urination and helps to eliminate dangerous bacteria in the body.
  • Ginger: It is a herbal food that protects the body from dangerous stimulants. You can consume powdered ginger by mixing it with a bowl of yogurt.
  • Pineapple: If you suffer from body itching and stomach pain, eating 1 or 2 slices of pineapple during the day is an absolute solution to get rid of intestinal worms.

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CreatorNP Istanbul Hospital Editorial Board
Updated At05 March 2024
Created At19 June 2022
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