The appearance of harmful microorganisms in any person causes not only painful sensations and malaise, but also causes significant harm to health. It is especially important to prevent the appearance of parasites in pregnant women, they can adversely affect the fetus. If, however, they were discovered, it is necessary to cure them without harm to the baby. Today we will pay special attention to pinworms during pregnancy, the appearance and development of which is called enterobiosis. Consider the causes of the phenomenon, symptoms, treatment in different ways and prevention.
Causes of pinworm infection
During pregnancy, a woman's immunity is weakened and prone to many external factors. That is why a violation of hygiene rules even once can cause pinworm infection during pregnancy. In another way, this phenomenon is called "dirty hands disease." The main sources of egg distribution are:
- Dirty food, especially fruits and vegetables;
- Dishes that are poorly washed;
- Unwashed hands.
A woman who has pinworms during pregnancy spreads parasite eggs around her very actively, so everyone around her is at risk. You can even get infected by notes, door handles and much more.
After eggs enter the mouth, they quickly enter the intestines. After 4 weeks, the eggs turn into full-fledged individuals that actively breed. Females lay eggs in folds of skin near the anus. From this moment, the woman becomes a source of pinworms.
Symptoms of Enterobiosis
There are no features of the appearance and reproduction of pinworms during pregnancy, but there are symptoms:
- The main symptom of the disease is a constant, increasing itching in the anus.
- A woman suffers from a lack of appetite.
- Nausea appears, unlike toxicosis, it persecutes not only in the morning, but throughout the day.
- Weakness and constant fatigue, in addition to which there is drowsiness.
- Abdominal pain may occur.
- In the feces you can find small worms, they are white and their size does not exceed 1 cm.
All these symptoms together indicate pinworms during pregnancy. If you notice at least one sign, you should immediately consult a doctor and begin treatment as soon as possible.
Pinworm Treatment Forms
Please note that self-treatment of the disease is unacceptable, you should immediately consult a doctor for advice. Depending on the duration, individual characteristics and condition of the pregnant woman and the child, the most appropriate type of therapy is selected. Pinworm treatment during pregnancy should be carried out exclusively under the supervision of a doctor. The main thing is that the drugs are not toxic to the child. In the period up to 13 weeks, the baby's systems and organs are formed, therefore, drug treatment of the disease is prohibited.
There are currently three forms of pinworm treatment for pregnancy:
- Drug treatment against helminths.
- Specialized candles.
- Folk remedies in the treatment of enterobiosis.
We will consider each of the above forms separately, within which we list the most common treatments. Despite our recommendations, consult your doctor. Only he can prescribe the drugs that are right for you.
Drug treatment
Pinworm treatment during pregnancy has two features. Firstly, drugs should be as effective as possible, and secondly, they should act gently, eliminating the negative impact on the baby and expectant mother. There should be no toxic effects. In medicine, there are a number of drugs that have established themselves as excellent remedies for enterobiasis:
- Zinc ointment in combination with other drugs has shown its effectiveness, it enhances the effect of other medicines. It is necessary to smear her anus in the evening before bedtime. She is an excellent antiseptic that protects against pinworms themselves and their eggs.
- "Piperazine".
- Dekaris.
- "Pirantel".
All of the above funds are excellent drugs with which you can get rid of pinworms during pregnancy. They will not harm the baby and at the same time help to get rid of parasites quickly enough. To increase the effect, it is best to use any of the three remedies together with zinc ointment.
Candles for the treatment of enterobiasis
Suppositories are an excellent remedy for pinworms during pregnancy. They, like other candles, dissolve under the influence of human heat. Such drugs are administered in the anus in the evening before bedtime. Thanks to the active active substances of plant origin, candles help to destroy helminths without causing side effects.
Unlike tablets, suppositories from pinworms during pregnancy have a minimal number of contraindications. The course of treatment, as a general rule, lasts no more than 7 days, while, depending on individual characteristics, the duration of treatment may vary. Only one candle is allowed per day. The most common means are:
- "Helma-Vitol".
- "Fed".
- "Prostate."
Treatment with folk remedies
Some women do not accept the use of candles, ointments or tablets, in which case folk remedies come to the rescue. Even in this situation, you need to consult a doctor, describing in detail how and what you are going to be treated for, so that the doctor determines how suitable this option is for you. How to treat pinworms during pregnancy? Consider several options for pest control:
- The most effective way is to take 2 tablespoons of thyme infusion and pour 200 ml of water (boiling water). Insist all this in a thermos for 3 hours. The resulting remedy must be drunk in one go. At this time, it is necessary to make a saline solution - dissolve half a tablespoon of salt in 250 ml of water. Drink it 1.5 hours after taking tea. For 6 days you need to be treated in this way.
- In the morning, eat a variety of cereals, it does not matter whether they are on water or on milk. The main thing is to add ground ginger or cloves to the dish.
- Grind 100 grams of onion on a fine grater. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the resulting mass, without a slide. You also need to add 50 ml of sunflower oil. It is necessary to mix everything well and consume the resulting mass before bedtime. The duration of treatment is 5 days.
We examined how to get rid of pinworms during pregnancy with medicines, candles and folk remedies. It is important during the period of bearing a child not only to be treated for the disease, but also to implement preventive measures. With the help of them, the risk of the disease will be minimized, and a healthy state will be maintained after the final cure.
Helminth pumpkin
Pumpkin seeds have shown their effectiveness, they are a tool that has been tested for years. In addition to the fact that they remove pinworms from the body of a future mother, they are also a source of useful trace elements. Each seed contains vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K. In addition, the seeds contain folic acid, which has a beneficial effect on the condition and development of the fetus. Niacin supports the psychological health of the expectant mother. There are two ways to use:
- Decoction. 100 g of raw material is taken, into which 500 ml of water is poured. All this is boiled for 20 minutes. The tool must be consumed every morning on an empty stomach. The course of treatment is 7 days.
- You can just eat 2-3 handfuls of seeds every day.
Beetroot Juice
Beetroot juice is also an excellent tool in the fight against helminths, with constipation, if they torment a pregnant woman. You need to drink fresh juice from beets every morning on an empty stomach in a volume of 120 ml. The course of therapy is 15 days. In addition to cleansing the body, beetroot juice has a beneficial effect on the composition of the blood, helps relieve stress, makes the skin clean and is a good preventive measure against cancer.
If you also drink carrot juice, you can significantly improve the condition of the skin. In order to surely get rid of pinworms, you need to mix carrot and beetroot juices in equal portions. Every day it is advisable to drink about 500 ml of this mix. Of these, 120 ml exclusively in the morning on an empty stomach.
Enterobiosis in the early stages
During the period of bearing a child up to 13 weeks, taking any medications is strictly prohibited, because at this time the formation and formation of organs, limbs and tissues of the embryo takes place. The main thing in this case is the correct diet and diet. There are many ways to treat a disease with folk remedies. There is a list of products whose addition to the diet, even in small quantities, will help get rid of enterobiosis. These products include:
- Horseradish.
- Mustard.
- Cayenne pepper.
- Bulb onions.
- Garlic.
These products can be consumed in any form, the main thing is not to overdo it with prevention, you do not need to eat them in huge quantities. A little will be enough - for the taste.
Prevention
Preventive measures include the following simple recommendations:
- Wash all vegetables and fruits with boiled water, while wiping them preferably with disposable napkins (towels). Even if the products are grown on their own, it is necessary to process them well before eating.
- Observe sanitary and hygiene standards. It is worthwhile to regularly carry out wet cleaning, once a week to supplement all this with general cleaning. It is necessary to use special products that contain antiseptic substances.
- Underwear should be changed 2 times a day. It is also worth changing linens more often. This rule applies to the period after recovery, in a month you can reduce the frequency of shifts.
- Prevent re-infection - treat hands with special tools, identify the source of infection and prevent more contact with it.
What is the danger?
Pinworms during pregnancy are not as dangerous as they seem at first glance, the thing is that they do not pass the placental barrier. It prevents the ingress of hazardous substances into the blood of mother and baby. Despite the low degree of danger, it is necessary to cure enterobiosis before childbirth. Otherwise, the child may become infected, and it will be much more difficult to treat it. If the pathology is not treated, it will be dangerous due to:
- Genital inflammation. At night, when pinworms exit through the anus to lay eggs, parasites can crawl into the genital tract. In this case, treating the disease is much more difficult.
- Irritability, fatigue and lack of strength, there is apathy to everything that happens. All this is due to the fact that at night the pregnant woman does not get enough sleep - she is worried about itching.
- Combing the anus area leads to pain during the daytime, and the inflamed area becomes vulnerable to other dangerous and harmful bacteria.
- All useful substances that enter the body of a woman are absorbed by helminths. This means that the child does not get anything, or he receives insufficient nutrition, this leads to various fetal pathologies.
- Experiences and constant night's sleep deprivation lead to disturbance of emotional balance. This leads to stressful situations, which affect the condition of the child.
Pregnant Reviews
Pinworms during pregnancy are an extremely unpleasant disease. Women note that pathology is easily treatable if you follow all the recommendations of a doctor. Judging by the reviews, pinworms during pregnancy are most effective in therapy if you use an integrated approach. However, it is best to prevent infection and observe preventive measures, this will help protect your health and future baby.