Quick Help For Childrens Fevers

Fevers - Hindrance or Help?

Fever is the body’s natural way of fighting infection. It stimulates the immune system and creates a hostile environment for invading organisms. If your child’s fever is suppressed with temperature-lowering drugs such as those listed above, their body is stopped from doing its job - infection can be prolonged or worsened. Important metabolic processes will also be disrupted and your child will be at greater risk of developing other health problems such as asthma. In contrast, homoeopathy can safely manage fevers and return your child to health. It corrects the underlying energetic imbalance that triggered the problem, stimulates the body’s natural ability to self-heal, and significantly reduces recovery time. As a parent, you can safely help your child at home by learning how to use homeopathy. The following remedies are four of those commonly needed for fever.

Four Remedies for Four Different Fevers

1.Aconite napellus (Acon.)

For the early stage of fever when the onset is rapid and intense, and the fever is high. The fever may have been preceded by a shock or fright, or exposure to a cold, dry wind. The child will be agitated, restless, and anxious. They are usually sweaty and thirsty for cold drinks. Pupils may be constricted.

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2.Belladonna (Bell.)

Sudden, violent fever that may lead to delirium. The child will have a bright red or flushed face - especially the cheeks (the right cheek may be more flushed on the left cheek). While the head it is usually hot, the hands and feet will be cold. Pupils will be dilated with an intense headache that is usually throbbing in nature. The headache will feel better for sitting and worse for lying, or being bumped or jarred. The child will feel more comfortable in a darkened room and may crave lemon drink, lemonade, or cold water. They may also be thirstless and or especially sweaty. Complaints triggering the fever, such as middle ear infections and tonsillitis will usually occur on the right hand side.

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3.Ferrum phosphoricum (Ferr-p.)

Useful for the first stage of an acute illness when inflammation is present but it is too early for clearly defined symptoms. The fever may be high but its onset is not as rapid or as intense as is seen with a Belladonna or Aconite fever. The child’s face is usually flushed and there may be reddened patches on the cheeks. Sometimes there will be paleness of the face. The child well be restless and alert but not anxious as with a Belladonna or Aconite fever. There may be redness of the tonsils or ear but if pus is present, or nasal mucus is thick, Ferr-p will no longer be helpful. The child may refuse meat or milk but be thirsty for water.

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4.Pulsatilla pratensis (Puls.)

The Pulsatilla fever can be either high or low, and the child will be clingy and easily upset. They want constant cuddles and affection, climbing onto your lap and snuggling into you if you sit down. They feel worse for warmth and stuffy rooms but feel much better when gently carried in fresh air. They are also thirstless with the fever and have changeable moods.

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Instructions

Give one pilule (tablet) or five drops of the remedy every four hours. Once you notice an improvement, space doses further apart, giving the next dose only when symptoms start to return. If there is no improvement at all by three doses, choose a different remedy.

More Information

Remedies can be obtained from the Homeopathy Plus! Shop at: http://homeopathyplus.com.au Further information on how to give a dose, or how to turn your pilules into liquid remedies, can be also be found on the website.

Note: Dry mucus membranes, a temperature higher than 40.5C (105F), a mottled rash, stiff neck, or unusual weakness and lethargy, may mean that your child has something more serious than a simple fever. If at all concerned about the severity or cause of the fever, or if your child is under 2 months of age, please consult your health care professional.