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(B81.4) Mixed intestinal helminthiases
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4 775 in individuals diagnosis mixed intestinal helminthiases confirmed
7 218 deaths with diagnosis mixed intestinal helminthiases
151% mortality rate associated with the disease mixed intestinal helminthiases
Diagnosis mixed intestinal helminthiases is diagnosed Men are 29.34% more likely than Women
3 088
Men receive the diagnosis mixed intestinal helminthiases
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis mixed intestinal helminthiases
7 218 (427.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease mixed intestinal helminthiases - Men aged 10-14 and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-19, 45-69, 75-79
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 20-44, 70-74, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-29, 35-54, 60-64, 75-79, 85-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 30-34, 55-59, 65-74, 80-84
Disease Features mixed intestinal helminthiases
Absence or low individual and public risk
Mixed intestinal helminthiases - what does this mean
Mixed intestinal helminthiases is a condition caused by infection with multiple species of parasitic worms. it is most commonly acquired through ingestion of contaminated food or water, contact with soil, or contact with infected animals. the most common symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. treatment typically includes a combination of medications and hygiene practices.
What happens during the disease - mixed intestinal helminthiases
Mixed intestinal helminthiases is a condition caused by a variety of helminth parasites, including roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes. these parasites can enter the body through contaminated food, water, and soil, and can live in the intestines and cause a range of symptoms. once in the body, the parasites feed on the host's nutrients, causing damage to the intestinal walls and leading to inflammation, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. in severe cases, the infection can lead to malabsorption of nutrients, anemia, and weight loss.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Laboratory tests (blood, urine, and stool tests)
- X-ray
- Ultrasound
- Endoscopy
- Computer tomography
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Treatment with anthelmintic drugs
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the symptoms of mixed intestinal helminthiases and to eliminate the parasites.
- Prescribe medications to eliminate the parasites
- Prescribe anti-inflammatory medications
- Prescribe antispasmodic medications
- Prescribe probiotics
- Prescribe a diet low in sugar and carbohydrates
- Recommend increasing fiber intake
- Recommend increasing fluid intake
- Recommend avoiding processed foods
- Recommend avoiding alcohol
- Recommend avoiding caffeine
- Recommend avoiding spicy foods
- Recommend avoiding raw foods
- Recommend increasing physical activity
- Recommend stress reduction activities
13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Mixed intestinal helminthiases - Prevention
Mixed intestinal helminthiases can be prevented by practicing good hygiene and sanitation, such as washing hands with soap and water after using the toilet and before eating, wearing shoes outdoors, and avoiding contact with contaminated soil and water. additionally, eating foods that are well-cooked and avoiding raw or undercooked meat and fish can help to reduce the risk of infection.