Stomachache in Children | Home Remedies for Stomachache
Home Remedies for Stomachache
Home remedies commonly used for stomachache in children are - ginger, asafetida, Bishop’s weed, cumin seeds and clove.
Asafetida - It has an analgesic like effect and is very good for digestion.
A paste of asafetida is prepared by mixing it in water and is applied over the abdomen. It relieves infantile colic and [...]
Tonsillitis Natural Remedies | How to Prevent Tonsillitis
What is Tonsillitis and Causes of Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis means inflammation of tonsils. It occurs frequently up to the age of 15yrs.
Predisposing factors for tonsillitis
Endogenous factors include
Pre-existing chronic tonsillitis.
Pre-existing upper respiratory infection.
Post-nasal discharge.
General lowering of resistance.
Exogenous factors include
Ingestion of cold-drinks or food may directly cause infection.
Contagion- i.e. infection may be contacted from other individual having infection.
Pollution and [...]
Autism Treatment: Can Mercury Chelation Therapy Cure Autism
What is Autism and how is it caused?
Autism is the malfunctioning of the brain in children in the first few years due to a neurological disorder. This condition makes it difficult for children to interact socially. Autism patients also have difficulty communicating, playing and working with other people.
What are the causes of Autism?
Some believe that [...]
Teething Problems | Home Remedies for Tooth Eruption
What is Teething
Teething is a process where the new teeth push through the gums. It begins usually between 4 to 8 months and ends around the kids 3rd birthday. When teeth start working their way through the gum tissue, the gums become tender and swollen and the child refuses to eat, is unable to sleep [...]
Fifth Disease: Home Remedies | Symptoms | Causes and Prevention of Fifth Disease
What is Fifth Disease?
It is the fifth most contagious rash in children also known as Slapped Cheek Disease. It is a mild infection that usually affects children between 5 to 15 years of age. In some cases rash is accompanied by itching, headache, mild fever and sore throat.
Symptoms of Fifth Disease
The area around the mouth [...]
Diaper Rash: Natural Home Remedies: Causes| Treatment| Prevention
What is Diaper Rash?
Moist diapers can cause irritation to babies soft, delicate skin called diaper rash. It can recur, but it is not contagious. As babies grow older their skin becomes less sensitive and the problem may reduce.
Symptoms of Diaper Rash
There maybe smell of ammonia.
Genitals, upper thighs and buttocks may develop red, rough patches of [...]
Cradle Cap: Causes| Symptoms| Prevention and Home Remedies for dandruff in infants
What is Cradle Cap?
Cradle Cap is similar to dandruff and is a common skin condition in infants where yellow, oily patches of scales appear on the scalp. It is called seborrhea when it spreads to other areas like eyebrows. It can occur in children up-to 3 years of age and flare-ups last for several weeks [...]
Baby Colic Remedies: Treatment, Causes, Relief for Infant Colic
What is Infant Colic?
Colic is a common condition in childhood that is marked by intense prolonged crying, usually during the evening hours. The crying arises all of a sudden and cannot be pacified by any means. The child will stop crying only after it is exhausted. Usually 2 weeks after birth this crying may start [...]
How to Stop Bed Wetting in Children | Home Remedies for Bed Wetting
What is Bed Wetting?
By around age 4, children start gaining control over bladder and stop urinating in their bed at night (and stay dry). But in some even beyond the age of 5, control is not developed, especially in boys and leads to bed-wetting.
Symptoms of Bed Wetting
Even beyond the age of 5-6 years involuntary loss [...]
HIV and AIDS: Symptoms, Causes and Managing Aids in Children
What is HIV and AIDS?
HIV means Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The HIV virus multiplies in the lymph nodes and destroys the white blood cells in the body. The immunity power to fight infections decreases. Hence our body gets more infections like diarrhea, cold, cough and weight loss. Some people who have contracted HIV further develop Acquired [...]
Hydrocephalus: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment for Fluid in the Brain
What is Hydrocephalus?
Our brain contains small spaces called ventricles which are filled with fluid. These ventricles connect with the fluid around the spinal cord. And there is a continuous circulation of fluid around them. The fluid will increase in quantity if anything blocks or hinders the circulation. And in turn will increase pressure on the [...]
Hernia in Children: Umbilical Hernia, Hiatus Hernia Symptoms and Treatment
Hernias in Children
Hernia is a condition where a part of the digestive system is lying outside the abdominal cavity. One of the most common hernias is a protrusion of the intestine through the wall of the abdomen. This usually occurs at a point where the muscles have natural weakness. A hiatus hernia refers to a [...]
Hepatitis in Children: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention of Hepatitis
Hepatitis in children
Inflammation of the liver is called Hepatitis.
What are the Causes of Hepatitis in Children?
A large number of factors can cause hepatitis in adults. But drugs and viruses are the commonest causes in children.
They can be transmitted from mother to baby during pregnancy. The baby may then be a carrier of the virus. But, [...]
Heart Murmurs in Children: Treating Irregular Blood Flow Through heart
What do Heart Murmurs mean?
You hear two sounds when you listen to anyone’s heart with a stethoscope. That is, one after the other in succession. These sounds are normal. But if there is presence of an extra sound it is usually called a murmur. The sound of blood flowing through the heart is called a [...]
Head Lice in Children: Symptoms and Treatment of Head Lice
What is Head Lice?
Children usually pick head lice. This is however not a sign of poor hygiene. Head lice are tiny and can be seen in the scalp or crawling on the hair.
What are the symptoms of Head lice?
There is itchiness and children are often found scratching their head.
Nits (eggs of head lice) are often [...]
Heat Stroke in Children: Symptoms and Treating Heat Stroke
What is Heat Stroke?
Children love playing outdoors and may get over-exposed to sun. In mild cases they may suffer from sunburn and in extreme cases from heat stroke. Heat strokes can lead to a lot of skin problems later in life.
What are the Symptoms of Heat Stroke in children?
Drowsiness
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting.
The child can get de-hydrated and seem [...]
Flat Feet in Children and its Treatment
Flat Feet
Adults usually have an arch in their instep as compared to children who naturally tend to have flat feet. In children most often no arch is seen at all. The arch can be seen only when the child stands on tiptoe.
Treatment of Flat Feet
Flat Feet is a condition that used to be treated with [...]
Symptoms and Recovering from Glandular Fever
Glandular fever
This illness occurs in teenagers and young adults. But it can also affect younger children.
What are the Symptoms of Glandular Fever?
It often starts with fever and sore throat.
The lymph nodes swell and are more obvious under the chin and down the side of the neck. A blood test can confirm the illness.
Children will be [...]
Foreskin: Phimosis and Circumcision, Balanitis Treatment
Foreskin: Phimosis and Circumcision
What is Phimosis?
A tight foreskin is called phimosis. Children normally have very tight foreskin at birth. It should however not be pulled back.
How can children be treated for Phimosis?
Around the age of three the foreskin of the child can be gently pulled back. If the foreskin becomes too tight after this, then [...]
Glue Ear in Children:Causes of Glue Ear, Treatment and Prevention
What is Glue Ear?
Usually glue ear is the result of an infection. It can be caused by enlarged adenoids.
What are the Causes of Glue Ear?
Usually after an ear infection the middle ear clears itself off the infected fluid. Then it will return to normal being full of air.
In a few cases the fluid may remain [...]
Gastroenteritis Symptoms in Children: Home Remedies and Prevention
What is Gastroenteritis?
Gastroenteritis is an infection of the digestive system. Food poisoning is also a form of gastro-enteritis. The course of the illness can vary depending on the bug that causes it.
Symptoms of Gastroenteritis
Abdominal pain
Minor epidemic (disease that spreads quickly among many people) of vomiting
Diarrhea occur from time to time.
What precautions can be taken in [...]
Hay fever: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment of Children Hay Fever
What is Hay fever?
Hay fever is an allergy to pollen, tree, grass and flower pollens.
What are the Symptoms of Hay Fever?
Sneezing
Watery discharge from nose
Watery itchy eyes.
The season of allergy extends from March until September.
Treatment for Hay Fever
It is better to take the child suspected with hay fever to the General Practitioner rather than buying any [...]
Symptoms of Headache in Children and Remedies to Cure it
What causes headaches in children?
Headache is linked with many different illnesses. In children headaches are often linked to fever. So most colds and sore throats are accompanied by a headache. Children can also suffer from migraine (very painful headache).
What about Sinus Headache in children?
Headache which is felt in the face above and below the eyes [...]
Cleft Lip and Palate in Children: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
What is a Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate? How does it affect children?
Cleft palate and hare lip are conditions that are linked to each other. In the fetus growing in the womb, the palate (top part of the inside of the mouth) is formed in two parts. And then finally they join each other and [...]
Childhood Fevers Remedies, Treatment, Prevention and Management
What are the causes of fever in children?
Almost all childhood fevers are caused by viruses. They have no particular treatment. A dosage of Paracetamol and sponging are beneficial.
What are the different types of childhood fever?
Some of the fevers like Chicken pox, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Whooping Cough have a characteristic incubation period. Incubation period comprises [...]
Cerebral Palsy in Children: Managing Brain Damage in Infants
What is Cerebral Palsy?
When parts of the brain that control body’s movements and posture are damaged, it causes cerebral palsy. The extent of damage may vary from being slight to severe. Cerebral palsy is more common in very premature babies. Some children may suffer from mental handicap as a result of brain damage.
When does the [...]
Chest Infections in Children, Bronchitis, Cough, Phlegm Treatment
A cold is often followed by chest infections. Most of them are severe, short term bronchitis.
Antibiotics are not very beneficial for these infections. Coughing helps to clear the phlegm.
Symptoms of Chest Infection
In a chest infection it is normal to have phlegm at the back of the throat in the mornings.
Acute bronchitis in a healthy child [...]
Breathing Problems in Children: Breathlessness, Croup, Asthma, Choking
Breathlessness in Children
Infections, inhaling of a foreign body, asthma, bronchiolitis and croup can cause breathlessness. Cold and cough can cause noisy breathing.
When the child has developed cold or cough they become more breathless than usual. Babies and children are unable to blow their nose or clear their throats like elders. So mucus remains in the [...]
Breath Holding Spells: How to Manage Breath Holding Attacks
BREATHE HOLDING SPELLS OR ATTACKS BY CHILDREN
Some children hold their breath for unusually long periods of time.
Causes of Children Breathe Holding
When the child is angry or very upset.
If the child was very active throughout the day or is unwell this usually happens.
It can even be due to the child’s frustration or part of a tantrum.
Symptoms [...]
Bone Disorders in Children: Osteochondritis, Osteogenesis, Osteomyelitis
Bone Disorders in Children
Osteochondritis Affected Children
In Osteochondritis growing part (epiphysis) of the bone is affected. In children this growing part adds new bone. The epiphysis of the arms and legs are at the ends of the bones. The bone stops growing when the children attain full growth. Some pain experienced during growing years can be [...]
Hemolytic Anemia in Children, Hemophilia or Bleeders Disease
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn Infant
This is a very serious condition when the mother’s blood may produce anti-bodies and reject the baby’s blood. This is a very serious condition. And in subsequent pregnancies the reaction may become worse.
Causes of Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
This condition is especially seen when the mother is Rhesus negative (Rh [...]
Children Blood Disorders: Anemia Thalassemia Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Blood Disorders in Children: Anemia
The cells present in the blood perform a variety of functions. White Blood Cells fight infection. Red Blood Cells supply oxygen from the lungs to all the tissues of the body. The platelets in the blood help in the formation of clot when there is an injury or bleeding.
What is Anemia? [...]
Behavioral Problems in Children, Behavorial Disorders and Treatment
Behavioral Problems in Children
Most parents will come across behavioral problems in their children from time to time. Children may become difficult to cope up with and sometimes anti-social. Children should learn appropriate behavior as they grow. But parents should be patient and not expect results overnight. Children will take time to learn bit by bit.
Factors [...]
Asthma in Children: Symptoms, Treatment of Asthma in Kids
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a chest illness that causes difficulty in breathing due to the narrowing of air passages in the lungs. It is a reversible condition.
What are the Symptoms of Asthma in children
Whistling sound (wheezing) is heard when child breathes out.
Younger children cough a lot when they run around.
Coughing at night is particularly noticeable [...]
Allergies in Children: Symptoms, Cures of Allergies in Children
Allergies in Children
Allergy is a condition, which causes a reaction and makes you feel ill when you eat, touch or come in contact with a particular substance that does not suit you.
Sometimes, small raised spots with a red area around then appear as soon as you have eaten something you are allergic to. Slowly the [...]
Lower Abdominal Pain Symptoms Causes Cures in Children, Stomach Pain
LOWER ABDOMINAL PAIN IN CHILDREN
The area between the lower edge of the rib cage and groin is called abdomen. Abdominal Pain can either be constant or maybe colicky (pain occurs at periodic intervals like waves). Colic pain disappears during periodic intervals most of the time.
Causes of Abdominal Pain in Children
Appendicitis, diabetes, gastroenteritis, urinary infections and [...]
Vitamin E - Heart Disease, Varicose Veins
Vitamin E is helpful for the following conditions:
Heart Disease: Intake of adequate amounts of vitamin E strengthens the walls of the blood vessels and decreases clotting of blood inside their walls. In a study, 100 patients with heart disease were given 200 mg of vitamin E daily. They were compared with an equal number of [...]
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