Treatments for Human Worms

Believe it or not, over 100 different types of worms can live inside the human body. Some are so tiny that you need a microscope to see them, but others are visible to the naked eye. These parasites are everywhere. They are in the water, air and food you eat. Once they get into your body, they live off the nutrients you consume daily and can cause serious problems in the long term. Symptoms can include stomach discomfort, asthma, anemia and serious digestive problems. There are several treatments for human worms you can turn to that will help solve the problem.

Dietary Changes

• Eliminate simple carbohydrates. Those foods include refined wheat products, fruit, juice, dairy and all sugars. Increase the amount of raw garlic, pumpkin seeds, beets and carrots. These foods have antiworm properties.

  Eat more fiber, and increase your intake of probiotics like Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus plantarum. Getting at least 250 mg one or two times per day will keep worms from spreading. Increasing digestive enzymes will create an inhospitable environment for worms to live.

  Take 250 to 500 mg of Vitamin C twice a day. This will give your immune system a boost. If you develop diarrhea, take a lower dose.

Herbs

• Herbs can be very potent, so it's important to work closely with your physician when undergoing treatment with herbs. They can have toxic effects if not measured and used as directed. Some herbs are stronger than others. The type of herb you'll need depends on the parasite. Your doctor should prescribe the most gentle herbs that can still treat the problem effectively.

  You can use herbs in a variety of forms, like powder in the form of teas or capsules, glycerin extracts and tinctures (alcohol extracts). Some of the most effective herbs used to treat human worms are garlic, barberry, golden seal, Oregon grape, tea tree oil, wormwood, curled mint and black walnuts.

Traditional Drugs

• When you visit your doctor, one of the first things she will ask is whether or not you have traveled overseas and whether you have recently lost weight. If the doctor thinks you have worms, she will examine your stool. She may also give you the string test. You swallow part of a string, and then it is pulled back up so that the contents of your stomach can be examined and tested. You may also need X-rays.

  You will be prescribed the medicine thought to be most effective against the parasites. Some medications require only one dose, but others should be taken for several weeks. It's important to take the medicine exactly as the doctor prescribes it or it may not work.

  Vermox is prescribed for hookworms, roundworms and pinworms, and Mintezol is given to treat threadworms or pork worms.