How to Get Rid of Ascaris

Ascaris is a type of intestinal parasite in humans, resulting in ascariasis infections. Ascaris is transmitted through fecal matter. Infection occurs through ingestion of Ascaris eggs. Most infections of Ascaris cause no symptoms. Symptoms that do appear are the result of heavy infestation, as a result of female and male mating. If you develop a severe cough, the parasites have begun to migrate to other areas of your body. Severe infestations require treatment to avoid complications such as intestinal blockage and perforation of the intestinal wall.

Things You'll Need

• Stool sample
• Albendazole
• Ivermectin
• Pyrantel pamoate
• Washer
• Dryer
• Mebendazole

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Instructions

• 1

  Allow your doctor to check for Ascaris.

  Get diagnosed with an Ascaris infection before beginning treatment. Providing a stool sample for your doctor can help determine if eggs are present.

• 2

  Take albendazole as a first-line treatment. Albendazole prevents Ascaris from absorbing sugar, resulting in their death. Take this medication with food, suggests the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Albendazole is taken for one day.

• 3

  Take ivermectin in conjunction with albendazole. Ivermectin kills Ascaris offspring, while immobilizing the adults. Ivermectin is usually administered in a single dose and taken on an empty stomach, notes Drugs.com.

• 4

  Take pyrantel pamoate if you're pregnant. Other forms of antiparasitic medications can cause potential harm to your fetus. Pyrantel pamoate is safe for use in children older than 2 years old.

• 5

  Wash your bedding.

  After finishing your treatments, clean your bedding and clothes on the hottest settings of your washer and dryer. This can help prevent reinfection. Take showers daily, and wash your hands after restroom use.

• 6

  Surgery is necessary in severe cases.

  Undergo surgery when necessary, according to the Mayo Clinic. Surgery can remove blockages and repair perforations.