1、NEWBORN - INFANT AILMENTS AND HOMEOPATHYBringing a new baby home from the hospital is an exciting as well as a very anxious time. Although your baby may be perfectly healthy there are some common conditions that your baby may experience. Now I will discuss some infant ailments that can be treated ea
2、sily and safely with the help of Homeopathic medicines. The remedies given below with the specific health conditions are just a few of the commonly used Homeopathic remedies and are mentioned only to create awareness about the effectiveness of Homeopathic medicines in infant ailments. It is not advi
3、sable to resort to self-medication for any health issues.Neonatal Thrush: Thrush is a common fungus that is usually present in the vagina. If the natural balance of the vagina is disturbed especially during pregnancy, this fungus can overgrow, causing redness, itching, burning, and a flaky white, ch
4、eesy discharge. The newborn may pick up the infection during birth or through breast milk. In babies it develops as cracks in the corners of the mouth and white patches on the tongue, palate, lips, and inside of the cheeks causing it to be sore while sucking on a bottle or breastfeeding making the b
5、aby cry during feeding.Tips: Nursing moms should add yoghurt to their diet, this will help re-establish the correct balance of bacteria and fungi. Clean your babys mouth from inside with a damp wash cloth after every feed.Homeopathic remedies: Borax and Candida tincture application to the thrush are
6、a inside the mouth may be helpful.Colic is sharp abdominal pain with severe intermittent cramping. Colic is most common in the first few weeks to four months of an infants life. Infants with colic are uneasy and cry in pain, especially after feeds, the baby may become red in the face and pull up leg
7、s to ease the stomach pain. They may become constipated or you may notice a change in the color of their stools. In breast-fed babies, colic can be caused by an immature digestive system, air intake while feeding or crying, spicy or acidic food in the mothers diet, the mothers anxiety, over stimulat
8、ion of the baby or allergic reaction to any food. Colic may become worse when baby is lying down. Tips: It may help to lay the baby over your lap on his tummy and rub his back. Be sure to wind baby properly after feeds. Walking or rocking the baby might help. A mother who is breast feeding must elim
9、inate certain foods like alcohol, tea, coffee, chocolate, spices, onions, garlic, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, peppers, berries, oranges, grapes and apricots. Offer your little finger to an uneasy baby who has just fed. Some babies will feed continuously when colicky but the ext
10、ra milk can overload the stomach and worsen the colic when all they want is comfort sucking.Homeopathic remedies:Chamomilla: It is indicated in colicky babies who scream, are restless and want to be constantly rocked and carried. Gaseous distention of abdomen and pain is mainly in the navel region w
11、ith hot perspiration and facial flushing on only one cheek. Stools may be green and smell of rotten eggs.Colocynthis: Colic with a bloated abdomen is a strong indication for this remedy. The pain may be severe and coming in waves. Babies look extremely restless and want to draw their legs up. They f
12、eel better when carried tummy-down, with firm pressure on the stomach, having their tummies rubbed or after passing a stool. They may develop green diarrhea. They are worse after eating fruits, in a warm room and before a bowel movement.Dioscorea: This remedy is indicated in babies with a growling a
13、nd gaseous tummy. The pain may be paroxysmal, with gas and burping, worse in the morning and on lying and better from holding them upright.Nux vomica: This remedy is helpful in colicky pains that result when the nursing mother has eaten spicy food, overeaten or overindulged in coffee, alcohol, and o
14、ther stimulating substances.Diaper rash: The most common cause of this rash is soiled diaper left on for too long which makes the area warm and soaked in ammonia from urine, or bacteria and fungi from stools. Buttocks, thighs and genitals become sore, red and infected with thrush, a yeast fungus. Fu
15、ngal infection or an allergic reaction to soap or detergent left in fabric diapers due to inadequate rinsing can also cause diaper rash. Tips: Change diapers often. At each change bathe the rash with lukewarm water - do not use soap. Pat the affected area dry with a soft towel and apply Homeopathic
16、Calendula ointment. Leaving the baby diaper free from time to time helps the skin to dry out and promotes healing. Never use perfumed wipes on inflamed skin and avoid talcum powder, as it tends to cake on the skin, trapping germs and causing sores. If using fabric diapers wash them with a mild baby
17、detergent and rinse thoroughly by putting them through an extra rinse cycle in the washing machine.Homeopathic remedies: Calendula ointment can be applied to the affected area. Sulphur: This remedy is indicated when the skin becomes dry, scaly and looks unhealthy between buttocks, on genitals and ma
18、y extend up the back. Mercurius: This remedy is indicated when the diaper area is very moist and is associated with teething.Diarrhea: Frequent loose, watery stools could create dehydration in infants and lead to serious health problems as they cannot survive much fluid loss. Signs of severe dehydra
19、tion are weariness, dry tongue and mouth, sunken eyes and no urination for 4 to 6 hours. Breastfed babies usually produce runny, yellow stools but these are normal and not an indication of diarrhea. Tips: Encourage fluid intake. Prepare a solution by adding two tablespoons of sugar and one teaspoon
20、of table salt to one liter of boiling water and feed the baby frequently. Consult your practitioner immediately if the dehydration symptoms seem severe.Homeopathic remedies:Aethusa: This remedy is considered when babies are unable to digest milk, leading to colic, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. The
21、 children regurgitate the milk and other food within one hour of eating or drinking, sometimes with vomiting containing yellow or green curds. The infant sweats, appears weak, restless, anxious, and weepy.Arsenic Album: This remedy works best when babies have symptoms of stomach flu, food poisoning
22、like diarrhea and vomiting. The stools smell offensive. The babies are thirsty all the time, look tired, weak and extremely restless. Warmth and warm drinks provide temporary relief.Ipecac: Diarrhea with constant nausea is characteristic of this remedy. They have drooling salivation and painful urgi
23、ngs to have a stool.Nux vomica: This remedy is indicated for diarrhea in breast fed babies after Mom has eaten rich or spicy foods. These children feel better after a stool, but will have diarrhea again immediately after eating or upon waking.Cold be it fever, cough-cold, diarrhea, asthma, etc. Home
24、opathy helps in building body resistance in children who habitually have recurring infections due to lowered resistance power, as a result of which the child will not fall sick frequently. Homeopathic remedies are very soothing, and work by stimulating the body to heal itself. Homeopathic medicines
25、are diluted to minimum doses by a special method that releases their healing potential. This minimum dose can improve symptoms without causing any side effects. Homeopathic medicines being gentle, safe, non-toxic, FDA approved are effective in treating various problems during infancy. Correct Homeop
26、athic prescribing during infancy increases the likelihood of a healthy child. Since Homeopathy works with the bodys natural defense system the Homeopathic medicines will strengthen the overall health functioning of the baby. The remedies given above with the specific health conditions are mentioned only to create awareness about the effectiveness of Homeopathic medicines in infant ailments. It is not advisable to resort to self-medication for any health issues.
