To diagnose the presence of intestinal parasites, your doctor takes into account the symptoms of the person and indicates laboratory tests to identify the presence of cysts, humans or larvae, and Giardia lamblia, entamoeba histolytica, the most common, Ascaris lumbricoides, Taenia sp. and Ancylostoma duodenal.
If the result of laboratory tests is negative and the person has symptoms, it is important to repeat the problem at least twice more, even if it needs to be done on different days, if the result is still negative, your doctor should rule out other problems.
- The main test that is performed to diagnose intestinal parasites.
- Their larvae and humans is the parasitological examination of needs.
- For this it is necessary to collect 3 household changes in the home.
- Preferably in the bathroom.
- With an interval of 2 to 3 days between each.
To recover the sample, a clean container must be evacuated on a white sheet, avoiding contaminating the sample with water or toilet water, and take a small sample with the toothpick containing the collection container. Once the sample is obtained, the laboratory It should be taken immediately, in case it cannot be refrigerated for up to 24 hours, containers containing a special liquid inside, which serve to keep it for a long time, should be requested from the laboratory.
It is important to remember that consumption of red or undercooked meats should be avoided the day before the test and that it is forbidden to take medicines that affect the functioning of the intestine in the 7 days prior to collection needs such as laxatives, antibiotics, inflammatory medications, antiparasitic drugs and medicines for diarrhea.
In some cases, diagnosis is difficult due to low parasitic load and therefore more samples need to be collected so that the diagnosis can be made correctly, especially if there are signs and symptoms indicating the presence of a parasitic intestinal infection. .
The main parasites responsible for intestinal infections in protozoa and helminths, many of them and in humans, can be easily identified in needles, especially when it is an acute or highly parasitic infection. Among the main parasites found:
These parasites usually cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, swelling, diet of the year, diarrhea interspersed with stress, fatigue and muscle weakness. In addition, in some cases it is also possible to see parasites on toilet paper, presenting most often in case of infection with Enterobius vermicularis, commonly known as oxymoron.
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Treatment to eliminate intestinal parasites should be done under medical supervision, the goal is to eliminate adult parasites, so the doctor recommends the use of metronidazole, albendazole and mebendazole, depending on the parasite responsible for infection.
However, these medications do not combat parasites, so I must be careful to prevent the problem from happening again, some steps I can take without washing my hands frequently, sharing towels and underwear with others. other people and not use my fingers in my mouth.
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