How to Get Rid of an Intestinal Parasite

Intestinal parasites can wreak havoc on your health. According to WaterAid, "intestinal parasitic infections can lead to malnutrition, anemia and stunted growth." Those who live in unsanitary areas, practice poor hygiene or have weakened immune systems are at an increased risk of contracting intestinal parasites. It is imperative that you eliminate the parasites to avoid further complications.

Things You'll Need

• Doctor
• Pharmaceutical medicine
• Nutritional supplements/herbs

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Instructions

• 1

  Visit your doctor to determine what kind of intestinal parasite you have contracted. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, your health care provider may request a fecal test, pinworm test or X-rays to identify the type of parasite and determine the most effective treatment plan.

• 2

  Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

• 3

  Try alternative treatment methods if conventional medicine does not eradicate the parasites. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, nutritional supplements, herbs and homeopathic treatments can be used in place of mainstream medicine. Vitamin C, fiber, garlic, goldenseal, curled mint, cina, indigo and stanum may all help you purge intestinal parasites.

• 4

  Revisit your doctor once you finish the prescribed medicine or alternative treatment method to determine whether or not your treatment was a success. Your doctor will perform the same tests as before to see if the parasite is officially gone from your system.