Worms can infect humans primarily through contact with contaminated soil, food, or water, or by coming into contact with infected surfaces or animals. Several types of parasitic worms can affect humans, and they each have different ways of entering the body.
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Worms can infect humans primarily through contact with contaminated soil, food, or water, or by coming into contact with infected surfaces or animals. Several types of parasitic worms can affect humans, and they each have different ways of entering the body.
Particularly in children, it can interfere with weight gain.
#1 - Types of Worms and Their Transmission
Roundworms (like Ascaris, hookworm, and pinworm):
Often spread through soil contaminated with infected faeces. For instance, hookworm larvae can enter the body through the skin, typically from walking barefoot on contaminated soil.
Tapeworms:
Usually transmitted through the ingestion of undercooked or raw meat from infected animals. The meat contains larvae that develop into adult worms once inside the human digestive tract.
Flukes:
These are often contracted by ingesting contaminated water or plants or, in some cases, through the skin.
Pinworms:
These can spread directly from person to person or by touching surfaces contaminated with eggs, often found in schools or daycare centres.
#2 - Poor Hygiene
Not washing hands thoroughly after using the restroom, handling soil, or touching animals can lead to worm infections.
Ingesting worm eggs that might be on hands or under fingernails after contact with contaminated surfaces is a common way worms enter the body.
#3 - Contaminated Food and Water
Consuming raw or undercooked meat and fish is a risk factor for tapeworm infections.
Drinking or coming into contact with untreated water that contains worm larvae or eggs (especially in areas without access to clean water) can introduce parasites into the body.
#4 - Walking Barefoot or Skin Contact
Some worms, like hookworms, enter through the skin. Walking barefoot on contaminated soil or sand allows these larvae to burrow into the skin and enter the bloodstream.
#5 - Environmental Conditions
Living in areas with poor sanitation, where faecal contamination of soil and water is common, significantly increases the risk of getting worms.
#6 - Close Contact with Infected Individuals or Animals
Worms can be spread through household contact, especially with pinworms, which are common in households with young children.
Some animals can also carry parasites that are transmissible to humans.
#7 - Commonly used homeopathic remedies for worms
These remedies are tailored to the specific symptoms and type of worms affecting the individual. While these treatments are used by many, it's essential to consult a qualified homoeopath or healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
Here's a guide to some commonly used remedies:
Cina
Commonly used for children with pinworms or roundworms. Symptoms include grinding of teeth, irritability, an itchy anus, abdominal pain, and picking at the nose. A child may appear restless or cranky and have a ravenous appetite.
Teucrium marum
Useful for rectal itching due to worms, especially when itching is persistent and unbearable. Often prescribed when the person feels restless or irritable due to the discomfort.
Nat Phos
Useful for children who are irritable, have worms, and show symptoms like digestive disturbances (e.g., sour stomach, gas, or diarrhoea).
Spigelia
Helps with abdominal pain caused by worms, especially if the pain is sharp and concentrated around the navel. Symptoms may include bloating, gas, and restlessness.
Caladium Seguinum
Often used for itching in the anal area caused by worms. Also addresses associated issues like restlessness and disturbed sleep.
Sulphur
Beneficial for intense anal itching, often worse at night. The person may also experience a burning sensation and have skin issues, such as redness or irritation around the anus.
Granatum
Specifically used for tapeworm infestations. Symptoms include hunger alternating with loss of appetite and abdominal bloating.
Silica
Helpful for chronic worm infections that don't resolve easily. Can boost the body’s resistance and support the expulsion of worms naturally.
Abrotanum
Emaciation, weakness, and irritability. Failure to thrive in children.
Filix mas
Tapeworms, gnawing boring pains in the abdomen, worse after sweet things. Worm colic with itching of the nose, pale face, blue rings around eyes. Ineffectual urging to stool. Restless sleep, insomnia.
Kamala
Kamala is the best-known herb for tapeworms. the homoeopathic form is also used for worms.
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#8 - Conclusion
Prevention Tips
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before eating, after using the bathroom, and after handling animals.
Cook meat and fish thoroughly to avoid tapeworm infections.
Wear shoes outdoors, especially in areas with soil that might be contaminated.
Drink clean water and avoid consuming untreated or potentially contaminated water sources.
Regular deworming treatments can be considered in areas where parasitic worms are common or for those with pets.
Worm infections are common but preventable with good hygiene and careful attention to food and water safety.
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Morrison. R. (1993) Desktop Guide To Keynotes and Confirmatory Symptoms. Hahnemann Clinic Publishing. California. The USA.
Hershoff. A. (2000) Homoeopathic Remedies A Quick and Easy Guide to Common Disorders and Their Homeopathic Treatments. Avery. New York. the USA.
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