Jakarta, clubnet Indonesia
–
Although often considered trivial, worm infection or
Worms
still a problem
health
which is quite common in Indonesia and many other developing countries.
Clinical Nutrition Specialist Johannes Chandrawinata reminded the importance of consuming worm medicine at least once a year, especially for community groups who are at high risk of being infected.
According to Johannes, routine anti-cacing drug administration has been proven scientifically able to reduce health burden due to this parasitic infection.
“At least once a year. Treatment for mass worms prevention is part of a comprehensive effort to reduce the number of pain due to worm infections,” Johannes said when contacted
clubnetIndonesia.com
Through a short message, Thursday (7/31).
The World Health Organization (WHO) even recommends worms prevention therapy once a year with a single dose of the 400 milligram (Mg) or 500 mg 500 mg.
For areas with high infection rates, more than 20 percent of the population is infected, treatment needs to be given twice a year.
“Worm infections do not always show striking symptoms. However, the impact on health cannot be considered mild,” he said.
Some types of worms that often infect humans include bracelet worms, hookworms, and tapeworms.
This infection can cause various health problems such as the following:
1. Bleeding in the intestine that can trigger anemia due to continuous blood loss.
2. Inflammation and blockage of intestinal, which is at risk of causing severe pain and digestive disorders.
3. Chronic diarrhea that makes the body lose fluid and electrolyte important.
4. Impaired absorption of nutrients that can cause malnutrition even though someone consumes nutritious food.
Children become the most vulnerable group of worm infections.This condition can inhibit growth and development due to disruption of intake and absorption of important nutrients.
“That is why giving worm medicine periodically is one of the main prevention steps recommended by experts,” said Johannes.
Who should take worm medicine?
Basically, all people who live in areas with the risk of worm infections are advised to undergo prevention therapy, including adults.
Recommended worm remedies such as albendazole and mebendazole are relatively safe and are available freely at pharmacies.However, it should be consumed according to the instructions of medical personnel.
“Mass giving is usually carried out through government programs, especially for school children. But for the general public, awareness to routinely consume worm medicine independently is still very necessary,” he said.
(tis/asr)
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