Jakarta, shesocial Indonesia
–
Imagine, you are
defecate
or vomit, then see something moving and it turns out that
worm
.
Sounds terrible, but the fact is that.In cases of severe infections, worms can come out through vomiting or feces.
According to a clinical nutrition specialist Johannes Chandrawinata, this condition can occur if the number of worms in the body is very large and has met the digestive tract.
“If the infection is very heavy and there are many worms in the intestine, there can be vomiting and defecation containing worms,” he explained to
shesocialIndonesia.com
When contacted on Thursday (7/31).
Although it sounds strange and terrible, worm infections are still quite common, especially in areas with inadequate sanitation.Eating habits can also increase the risk of infection of worms.
“Frequent eating raw vegetables, eating in less hygienic places, or consuming unchability meat can increase risk. Therefore, you should keep taking worm medicine at least once per year,” Johannes said.
Worm infections not only cause indigestion.In the long run, worms can absorb important nutrients from the body of their host, causing anemia, fatigue, growth and development disorders in children, to reduce the productivity of adults.
Prevent daily habits
Luckily, worm infections can be prevented in a fairly simple way.The key is in cleanliness.
Here are some steps to prevent worm infections according to Johannes:
– Wash your hands regularly, especially after the toilet, before eating, and after playing outside the home;
– Cook food until completely cooked, especially meat and fish;
– Drinking non -contaminated boiled water;
– Maintain environmental cleanliness and home sanitation;
– Teach children not to put your fingers into the mouth.
Giving anti-cacing drugs regularly has also been scientifically proven to reduce health burden due to worm infections, especially in high risk groups.Therefore, prevention treatment or
Mass Deworming
often recommended.
The World Health Organization (WHO) in the 2023 guide suggested prevention therapy once per year, especially in areas with high levels of infection.In fact, if the infection rate exceeds 20 percent, therapy can be done twice a year.
“The drug used is generally Albendazole 400 mg or Mebendazole 500 mg in a single dose,” he said.
However, this treatment cannot stand alone.To remove worm infections from the community as a whole, a comprehensive approach is needed, including improvement of clean water supply, sanitation, and hygiene education.
“Still must also improve the environment so that the treatment is not in vain,” he said.
(tis/asr)
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