Homeopathic Remedies

Common Children (Acute) Diseases and Complaints

Diarrhoea

This is a common problem with children. Normally the only recourse is antibiotics which leave a child week and nauseated. Homeopathy provides many effective and safe cures for this problem. However there are many medicines and remedies that may be given depending upon the predominant symptom being exhibited. If the parent and/or homeopathic practitioner are able to ‘get’ the correct symptom, cure is almost instantaneous within a couple of hours at the most. The trick is to observe the child carefully.

Symptoms:

-Diarrhoea caused by an inability to digest milk.

-During teething.

Recommended Remedy:

Aethusa 30C given every half and hour for a couple of hours ( four doses) and then once every four hours for 2- 3 days will normally help.

If the child is unable to control the passing of stools, the following remedy is very effective.

Symptoms:

-Diarrhoea with lots of wind.

-Inability to control the passing of stool. The child dirties his undergarments.

-Insecurity of  the rectum.

Recommended Remedy:

Give one dose of Nux Vomica 200C and the start with the below mentioned remedy. Repeat one dose of Nux Vomica 200C every day in the morning during the course of the treatment.     

Aloe 30C given 4-6 times with a gap of 15 minutes will normally give immediate relief. This medicine may be continued for 3 days, given 3-4 times a day till the problem sorts itself out completely.

If  Diarrhoea is observed after ingesting bad food the following will help.

Symptoms:

-After bad food.

-Vomiting and Diarrhoea together.

-Weakness, Chill, thirst.

Recommended Remedy:

Arsenic Album 30C given every half an hour for 4-6 doses will provide relief. However it is important to continue this remedy for at least 3 days every 3- 4 hours to get rid of any infection in the stomach. This remedy may be combined with Podophylum 30C especially if the stools are accompanied with lot of profuse squirting Diarrhoea and if there are cramps. In this case alternate Arsenic Album with Podophylum.

Another remedy is Veratrum Album 30C which may be tried if above does not work in severe cases of bad food disorder.

Symptoms:

-Diarrhoea with stomach pains (colic)

-Offensive green slimy stools.

-Rotten smelling stools

-Nausea

Recommended Remedy:

Give one dose of Ipecacuanha 200C and the start with the below mentioned remedy. Give one dose of Ipecacuanha 200C every day in the morning during the course of the treatment.     

Chamomilla 30C given every half an hour for 4-6 doses is normally effective. Continue the remedy for 3 days reducing the dosage to 3-4 times a day.

If there is Diarrhoea without any other discernable symptom the following will work.

Symptoms:

-Watery painless diarrhea

Recommended Remedy:

China 30C given every half an hour for 3-6 times will normally stop the motions. Continue for 3 more days reducing dosage to 3 times a day after the first day.

Symptoms:

-Acidity in stomach

- Little appetite

-Diarrhoea with no other symptoms

-Offensive smell

-Cramps

Recommended Remedy:

Give one dose of Sulphur 200C first thing before any other medicine and then start the below mentioned treatment. Continue with one dose of Sulphur 200C every day during the 3 days of the treatment.

Rheum 30C and Cuprum 30C given alternatively every one hour will normally help. Continue the treatment for 3 days reducing the dosage to 4 times a day after the first day.

Tip:

Confused? Check carefully the symptoms before giving remedy. If one remedy combination is not working after 3 – 4 doses, shift to another combination. Relief must be experienced after 3 doses. If there is no change in the child’s position even after the above remedies, rush the child to a hospital for professional treatment. It is also important to keep the child hydrated during Diarrhoea to prevent fluid loss.

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