What is ascariasis

summary

Ascaris lumbricoides is a common disease in our life, which is mainly caused by the intake of infectious eggs. Food and water are the main sources of transmission. It is a high-risk disease in children. We need to have a certain understanding. Let's see what Ascaris lumbricoides is.

What is ascariasis

First of all, ascariasis is caused by ingestion of infective eggs. The eggs hatch in the duodenum, and the larvae drill into the wall of the small intestine. Then they migrate to the heart and lung through blood circulation, and the lung ascends along the bronchus to the oropharynx and is swallowed back to the small intestine, where they develop into adults. The life cycle of the adult is 6-12 months.

Secondly: according to the epidemiological history, we should pay attention to the possibility of Ascaris lumbricoides, such as fatigue, cough or asthma like attack, pulmonary inflammation progress, increased eosinophil count, anorexia, abdominal pain, weight loss, etc. The diagnosis of Ascaris lumbricoides can be confirmed if Ascaris lumbricoides eggs are found by stool examination, Ascaris lumbricoides shadow is found by barium meal fluoroscopy, or there is a history of excretion or vomiting of Ascaris lumbricoides.

Finally: drugs are the main means to treat ascariasis, commonly used anthelmintic drugs are albendazole, mebendazole, levamisole and piperazine citrate, etc., with good anthelmintic effect and few side effects. If there are other intestinal worms, Ascaris lumbricoides should be introduced to prevent the ectopic migration of adults. In order to alleviate the complications of obstruction, surgery or endoscopy can be performed when necessary.

matters needing attention

The symptoms of ascariasis will be different because of different types. Correct diagnosis is very important. After suffering from ascariasis, drugs can be used for treatment first. Those with poor effect should go to the hospital as soon as possible.