Is it Possible for Humans to Get Rid of Their Parasites?

Parasites feed on living organisms. The parasites commonly found in humans are typically so small that they are not visible to the naked eye. Others manifest themselves in the skin and cause symptoms that are clearly visible. Humans can cure themselves of these parasites any number of ways.

Symptoms of Parasites

• Most parasites lay eggs in the body which can be found in feces. Other parasites that reside in the stomach may cause illnesses like cysts, abdominal pain and "amoebic dysentery, characterized by bloody stools and diarrhea," according to Des Moines Area Community College. Large parasites in the human body feed on whatever the human eats, which leads to a decreased amount of absorbed nutrition in the digestive tract.

Skin Parasites

• Smaller, less dangerous skin parasites, like mosquitoes and lice, will attack any human in the vicinity. Most schoolchildren are tested for lice, and shampoos are applied to kill the parasites on the skull. Other skin parasites include rat mites, fowl mites, bedbugs, fleas and scabies.

Chemical Cures

• Certain chemicals have been proven to kill -- or at least stunt the growth of -- human parasites. For example, chloroquine and iodoquinol are usually prescribed to cure amoebic dysentery. Choloquine can also cure parasites like plasmodium falciparum. Other chemical cures include Piperazine, Pyrantel, Mebendazole and Praziquantel. People suffering from parasites must see a doctor or specialist for access to these drugs and chemicals.

Alternative Cures

• There are alternative medicines and dieting techniques that may take care of human parasites. Skin parasites can usually be controlled with sprays or bug repellents. Some foods that promote intestinal health and cleanliness could clear out any parasites in the digestive tract. Some promoters of alternative medicine may also recommend specific plants and herbs that could harm the parasites or boost human immunity to clear out parasites.