Amoebiasis

 

An intestinal ailment called amoebiasis, often known as amoebic dysentery, is brought on by the parasite amoeba Entamoeba histolytica. There may be no, minor, or severe signs of amoebiasis. Lethargy, weight loss, colonic ulcerations, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or bloody diarrhea are possible symptoms. The colon may become inflamed and ulcerated, with tissue death or perforation that could lead to peritonitis. When gastrointestinal bleeding lasts for a long time, anemia may develop.

 

Introduction to Amoebiasis:

 

Entamoeba histolytica, often known as E. histolytica, is an amoeba that can cause Amoebiasis, a parasitic infection of the intestines. Amoebiasis manifestations include loose stools, cramping in the abdomen, and stomach aches; however, the majority of amebic patients won’t have any noticeable symptoms. According to a recent global survey, around 10% of people worldwide have E. histolytica-infected malaria and schistosomiasis, which the withers is regarded as the third most prevalent cause of death from parasitic illnesses. 

In tropical nations like Mexico, Central and South America, and India, it typically occurs very frequently. Asymptomatic infections account for about 90% of infections, but the other 10% can cause anything from dysentery to an amoebic liver abscess. In addition to poisonous megacolon, hemorrhaging colitis, intestinal puncture, hepatic abscess, cerebral abscess, and anemia, amoebiasis can also result in a number of other problems.

There are steps that can be followed to entirely prevent amoebiasis. After using the lavatory and before eating anything, wash your hands thoroughly. You should also drink boiled or sufficiently filtered water, stay away from unclean fruits and vegetables that are raw, soak raw vegetables in a solution of vinegar for 10 to 15 minutes beforehand before cooking, and disinfect the toilets regularly.

 

Causes and Symptoms:

 

A single-celled protozoan called E. histolytica often gets into a person’s system when they consume cysts in food or drink. It could additionally come into proximity with a recess before reaching the internal organs. The parasite’s relatively dormant cysts can survive for several months in the environment or soil, where they are dispersed in feces. The small cysts can be found in water, fertilizer, or soil that has come into contact with tainted feces. When handling or preparing food, food handlers are at risk of Amoebiasis. 

When cysts infiltrate the human organism, they find a home in the gastrointestinal tract. Before entering the big intestinal tract, parasitic organisms grow in the system of digestion. They have the ability to tunnel into the colon or intestinal tract, which can result in Amoebiasis.

 

Amoebiasis can cause tissue damage, colitis, and bloody diarrhea, yet the majority of people show no symptoms. The individual can then spread the illness by excreting infected feces into the environment, which releases fresh cysts. When symptoms do materialize, they typically do so one to four weeks after ingesting the cysts. At this point, the symptoms are typically minor and involve loose stools and cramping in the stomach. In rare illnesses, the trophozoites may break through intestinal walls, penetrate the bloodstream, and go to multiple internal organs. The liver is where they most frequently end up, but they can also infect the cardiovascular system, lung capacity, nervous system, or other parts of the body.

• Non-specific diarrhea with loose, half-formed, foul-smelling stools and dysentery with mucus, traces of blood, and little amounts of feces passed repeatedly are symptoms of amoebiasis. 
• repeatedly feeling the need to urinate yet passing very little feces as a result.
•  a lot of gas and cramping in the abdomen.

 

Homeopathic Treatment for Amoebiasis:

 

Amoebiasis is a widespread disease in underdeveloped nations with subpar sanitary infrastructure. Amoebiasis is treated using homeopathic medications by enhancing the body’s defense system.

• When someone suffers excruciating abdominal cramps due to amoebiasis, colocynthis is a potent homeopathic treatment. By bending twice or applying firm pressure on the abdomen, the cramps are only marginally alleviated. The cramping pain gets greater after having a light meal or drink. In addition to cramping, the abdomen may experience colicky or cutting pains. The feces are frothy, greenish-yellow, and have blood streaks.
• When the individual in question additionally displays additional digestive issues along with persistent nausea, ipecacuanha is a practical homeopathic medication for amoebiasis. The patient’s stool has blood and mucus lumps in it, and it smells awful. Abdominal discomfort, which might seem like drawing, cutting, or cramping in nature, is noticeable in the region around the navel.
• When a person experiences a persistent, ineffective need to urinate (tenesmus), Nux Vomica is a natural treatment for amoebiasis. Only a small stool passes when using the toilet. The stool may have blood streaks in it. The urge to go to the toilet is quick to return, and there is a persistent sense of being unsatisfied. A person may also have a stomach ache that is momentarily eased by bowel movements. After passing stool, there is frequently a strong discomfort in the rectum.
• When there is too much mucus in the stool, Aloe Socotrina is a natural remedy for amoebiasis. There is too much mucous in the loose, watery stool. In the stool, there is a persistent feeling of downward pressure. After eating or drinking anything, in particular, there is a noticeable urgency to pass stool. The emission of excessive flatus occurs after the stool has been evacuated. Stools can occasionally appear out of nowhere. Most frequently, there is also burning in the rectum and anus.
• Merc When stool has an abnormally high level of blood and mucus, sol is a natural treatment for amoebiasis. The poop smells unpleasant, is watery, and appears green. Along with dysentery, there is a cutting or colicky discomfort in the belly. With the symptoms of the stomach comes extreme weakness. The individual might also feel cold. The sensations typically develop worse in the evenings.
• When feces contain an excessive amount of white shred-like particles, Colchicum Autumnale, a homeopathic remedy, is beneficial for treating amoebiasis. The feces are green or yellow and have a sour odor. There is ineffective pressure in the rectum, stomach distension, tiredness, and bodily coldness. At the anus, there may occasionally be tearing and scorching discomfort.