HOMOEOPATHY FOR CONSTIPATION IN KIDS

Constipation is very common problem among children.

Constipation means difficulty in passing stools. This occurs when your child have 2 bowel movements or less than that each week.

CONSTIPATION

Causes

• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Stress
• Travelling
• Lack of exercise
• Overuse of laxatives
• Diabetes
• Hypothyroidism
• Hypercalcemia
• Colon cancer
• Spinal cord injuries
• Piles
• Anal fissures    

CONSTIPATION

Signs and symptoms

• Sensation of abdominal fullness
• Bloating of abdomen
• Straining requires to pass the stools
• Sometimes little blood on the toilet paper

Homoeopathy Treatment for Constipation in Kids

1. Bryonia
2. Alumina
3. Nux vomica
4. Lycopodium
5. Merc sol
6. Opium
7. Plumbum met
8. Podophyllum
9. Sulphur
10. Silicea    

HOMOEOPATHY FOR CONSTIPATION

Management

• Make your child to go daily for stools at defined time
• Give more fluids to your child
• Give foods that are rich in fiber (e.g., fruits and vegetables)
• Regular exercise

Prevention

1. Avoid burgers, fries, milk shakes
2. Avoid candy, cookies, sugary soft drinks)
3. Tell your child to go to the bathroom and sit on the toilet for at least 10 minutes daily  at the same time, sooner after a meal
4. Give more fluids to your child
5. Give fruits that are rich in fiber (e.g., guava and banana)
6. Give vegetables that are rich in fiber (e.g., green vegetables)
7. Regular exercise

Note:

Homeopathic Treatment requires stringent individualization. Please do not take any medicine without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.