Colic in Children

Homeopathic Medicine for Colic in Children

Introduction: Episodes of colic usually peak when an infant is about 6 weeks old Episodes of colic usually peak and after 3 to 4 months of age decline significantly. While the excessive crying will resolve with time, adds significant stress to caring for your newborn child while managing colic.

Symptoms: Features of colic may include.

1. Intense crying that may seem more like screaming or an expression of pain.
2. Crying for no apparent reason, unlike crying to express hunger or the need for a diaper change.
3. Extreme fussiness even after crying has diminished.
4. Predictable timing, with episodes often occurring in the evening.
5. Facial discoloring, such as reddening of the face or paler skin around the mouth.
6. Bodily tension such as pulled up or stiffened legs, stiffened arms, clenched fists, arched back, or tense abdomen.

Causes: The cause of colic is unknown.

1. Digestive system that isn’t fully developed.
2. Imbalance of healthy bacteria in the digestive tract.
3. Food allergies or intolerances.
4. Overfeeding, underfeeding or infrequent burping.
5. Early form of childhood migraine.
6. Family stress or anxiety.

Homeopathic Treatment for Colic in Children

Homeopathy offers natural, free from any side effects and safe treatment in case of Colic. In first step it helps in treating the minor symptoms of the Colic. Following this, It aims to address the chronic symptoms of Colic. The remedies used in the homeopathic system of treatment and management of Colic are of natural origin and treat Colic without any harmful reaction.

Homeopathic Medicines for Colic in Children with Indications

1. Colocynthis: Colocynthis works better;colocynthis provides relief in pain.
2. Chamomilla: Chamomilla is recommended when the colic is abrupt in nature, starting & ending suddenly.
3. Alumina: Stool in small lumps; constipation.
4. Bryonia: Constipation; dark stools.
5. Lachesis: Bad digestion aspecially after an excess of alcohol.
6. Lycopodium: Flatulent in the evening.
7. Mercurius sublimates corrosivus: Dysenteriform intestinal cramps.
8. Plumbum aceticum: Watery and nauseous stools; chronic diarrhoea.
9. Sulfur: Reaction agent, malodorous- flatulence, swelling of the abdomen.

Remarks: In combination can use Reckeweg R37.

Note: use all medicines as per doctor instructions.