What is amoebiasis?
Amoebiasis is an inflammation of the intestines caused by a parasite, Entamoeba histolytica. This microscopic parasite enters the body through contaminated  food or water. The infection is common in areas with poor sanitation or living conditions. This parasite can live in the intestine without causing symptoms, or it can produce severe symptoms. It is a very common problem in India.

How does it occur?
People with amoebiasis pass Entamoeba histolytica parasites in their faeces. The infection spreads when infected people do not dispose their faeces  in a sanitary manner or do not wash their hands properly after going to the toilet. Contaminated hands can then spread the parasites to food that may be eaten by other people and surfaces that may be touched by other people. Hands can also get contaminated when changing the nappies of an infected infant.

What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of intestinal amoebiasis include diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, bowel movements streaked with blood or mucus, nausea or vomiting and  occasionally fever. The time interval between the parasite's entry into the body and the appearance of the first symptoms ranges from a few days  to a few weeks, usually varies from two to four weeks.

Chronic amoebiasis-
It is seen that Amoebiasis even if treated  tends to recur in majority of the patients with frequent attacks of loose motions

How can care be taken at home?

• Let the bowel rest by drinking only clear liquids such as water, juice, tea and oral rehydrating or electrolyte solutions.
• It is important to  drink frequently so that dehydration is avoided.
• Drinking small amounts at frequent intervals is better accepted in cases of nausea.
• Avoid solids because point were they can cause cramps.
• Light soups, toast, rice and eggs are good foods to eat during recovery.

• Ensuring a safe drinking water supply by boiling or filtering water is usually effective for prevention.
• Chlorine is not effective in killing the parasite. Avoid unsanitary water supplies.
• Wash hands with soap and warm water after going to the toilet and before eating or preparing food.
• Proper food storage point were and preventing its contamination with faeces, flies, and contaminated water is also important.

Homeopathy and amoebiasis
Homeopathy not only helps in treating the acute infection but also helps in preventing it becoming chronic.Of great help in patients suffering with chronic.

Amoebiasis where they suffer from frequent attacks of loose motions?

At Dr.Manoj's we have been successfully treating patients suffering with ACUTE AND CHRONIC AMOEBIASIS  for the last several years. This is done with the unique combinations of homeopathic medicines which Dr.Manoj has developed with his past 18 years of experience treating patients.