HOMOEOPATHY FOR CONVULSIONS OR FITS IN KIDS

The convulsions occur due to abnormal function of brain, resulting in a change in movement, attention, or level of awareness. 

CONVULSIONS OR FITS

Types

Status epilepticus is either a seizure lasting longer than 30 minutes or repeated seizures without a return to normal in between them. It is most common in children younger than 2 years, and most of these children have generalized tonic-clonic seizures.

Febrile seizure

• A febrile seizure occurs when your child has an illness like an ear infection, cold, or chickenpox associated with fever.

Neonatal seizures

• Neonatal seizures occur due to a various conditions within 28 days of birth. Most occur soon after the child is born.

Partial seizures

• Partial seizures involve only a part of the brain and therefore only a part of the body is involved.

Generalized seizures

• Generalized seizures involve a much larger portion of the brain and therefore whole body contracts during the seizures.

Causes

1. High fever
2. Infections
3. Metabolic disorders
4. Medications
5. Poisoning
6. blood vessels disorder
7. brain  hemorrhage (bleeding)

Signs and symptoms

• Rhythmic jerking and muscle spasms, sometimes with difficulty breathing and rolling eyes
• Repetitive movements such as chewing, lip smacking, or clapping, followed by confusion are common in children suffering from a type of seizure disorder known as complex partial seizures.
• Partial seizures usually affect only one group of muscles, which spasm and move convulsively. Spasms may move from group to group.
• Children may or may not remember the seizure itself after it ends.

Homoeopathy Treatment for Convulsions or Fits in Kids

1. Ammonium carb
2. Belladona
3. Camphor
4. Chamomilla
5. Calcarea carb
6. Hyoscyamus
7. Veratrum veride
8. Opium
9. Gelsimium
10. Helleborus    

    

    HOMOEOPATHY FOR CONVULSIONS OR FITS

Management

• Help the child to lie down.
• Remove glasses or other harmful objects in the area.
• Do not try to put anything in the child's mouth. In doing so, you may injure the child or yourself.
• Immediately check if the child is breathing. Call 911 to obtain medical assistance if the child is not breathing.
• After the seizure ends, place the child on one side and stay with the child until he or she is fully awake. Observe the child for breathing. If he or she is not breathing within 1 minute after the seizure stops, then start mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing (CPR). Do not try to do rescue breathing for the child during a convulsive seizure, because you may injure the child or yourself.
• If the child has a fever, acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) may be given rectally.
• Do not try to give food, liquid, or medications by mouth to a child who has just had a seizure.
• Children with known epilepsy should also be prevented from further injury by moving away solid objects in the area of the child. If you have discussed use of rectal medication (for example, Valium) with your child's doctor, give the child the correct dose

Prevention

1. Seizures cannot be prevented, but you can reduce the risks by following simple guidelines.
2. Prevent head trauma and infections during pregnancy. Children who are known to have febrile seizures should have their fevers well controlled when sick.
3. The biggest impact caretakers can have is to prevent further injury if a seizure does occur.
4. The child can participate in most activities just as other children do. Parents and other caretakers must be aware of added safety measures, such as having an adult around if the child is swimming or participating in any other activities that could result in harm if a seizure occurs.
5. One common area for added caution is in the bathroom. Showers are preferred because they reduce the risk of drowning more than baths.

Note:

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