Intestinal worms are very much suffered by children, especially those living in the tropics. Intestinal worms are very disturbing children development process, besides worms also cause immune deficiencies. Worms are parasites on the body, they take the nutrients that should be used for the body.
Worms in the body will take nutrients are very important as protein, carbohydrates and iron. If these nutrients continue to be taken by the worm, at least it can lead to anemia. In addition, intestinal worms can also cause a reduced ability to think.
When intestinal worms are not addressed, it can lead to nutritional deficiencies, so it will be dry and cause brain neuron growth will be hampered. this is very influential on children's learning achievement.
Have you ever thought worms would attack an adult? Although unlikely to attack an adult worms, but it could. There are many types of worms that can infect humans. include:
Bracelet Worms (Ascaris lumbricoides)
Roundworms are very dangerous because it can penetrate intestine. These worms are transmitted through eggs go to fast, then swallowed worm eggs will hatch in a few days. After that, exit the larvae can penetrate intestine, following the flow of blood to the right heart and into the lungs. Larvae stimulate larynx causing cough and can enter into the gastrointestinal tract through the esophagus. The larvae become adult worms in the small intestine.
Roundworms can cause a lot of complaints to sufferer. Symptoms in patients with roundworms as: abdominal discomfort, abdominal cramps, interspersed with diarrhea, weight loss, and fever.
Whip Worm (Trichuris trichiura).
This worm is also very dangerous, but not as roundworms. Whipworm have the same life cycle as roundworms, but without lung cycle. Whipworm can cause complaints such as pain in the pit of the stomach, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and anemia.
Pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis or Oxyuris vermicularis)
Pinworms usually lay their eggs around the anus, and then issued with feces. This worm spread germs through the eggs are ingested, then hatch into larvae in the intestine, and then penetrate and grow in the intestinal mucosa into adulthood.
In general, pinworms cause symptoms such as itching around the anus, especially at night, anxiety and sleeplessness
Hookworm (Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale)
Hookworm will usually transmitted through the worm larvae in the soil that can penetrate the skin (usually between the toes), this worm also has a cycle, into the lungs, throat and into the digestive tract.
Hookworms can cause several symptoms, such as dizziness, headache, weakness, fatigue, itching, anemia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and heartburn.
Intestinal Worms Disease Prevention
Worms can be transmitted through the food we eat, so that needs special attention to the food we eat. When we eat foods that are not cooked perfectly, the worm larvae inside will not die and then be swallowed. Do not let your children play barefoot, because it could be eggs on the larvae enter through the soil between your fingers.
Healthy lifestyle can prevent transmission of worms. Clean up the environment around your home, use a disinfectant every day in the shower and the toilet.
If you are already suffering from intestinal worms, it is advisable to contact your doctor. Examine the doctor every 6 months.
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