Children often complain of stomach ache. One of the leading causes of stomach ache in children is intestinal infection which is mostly caused by intestinal parasites such as worms. Worms tend to live in the intestine and feed off your child’s nutrition. There are different types of intestinal worms that can cause worm infections, but the most common are tapeworms, roundworms, pinworms or threadworms and hookworms. Worm infestations and related infections are common in children and are also easily treated.  

HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR WORMS

Homoeopathy is safe and reliable mode of treatment for worm infestation. It strengthens the worm fighting mechanism of the body and helps improve the overall health condition. The medicines are chosen based on the symptoms of the infection, such as excessive hunger, teeth grinding, anal or vaginal itching.

The aim of homoeopathy is not only to treat worm infection but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several remedies are available to treat worm infection that can be selected on the basis of cause, sensations and modalities of the complaints.  

SYMPTOMS OF WORM INFECTIONS

Some common symptoms of worm infections are irritability, weight loss, stomach ache, bed wetting and blood in stools. Besides these, each worm infection has distinct symptoms as listed below:

Tapeworm infection. Jaundice, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, eating too frequently and sometimes even malnutrition.

Roundworm infection. Diarrhoea, passing worms with stools, dry cough, fever.

Pinworm infection. Itching around the anus, trouble sleeping due to itching, painful urination

Hookworm infection .Wheezing, coughing, fatigue, anaemia. 

CAUSES OF WORM INFECTIONS

As children are quite dynamic and active, they tend to come in contact with germs easily.  Some of the causes of worm infections include: 

• Coming in contact with an infected surface such as soil containing eggs or germs at a playground or touching pets infected with worms
• Consuming infected food or water
• Improper hygiene
• Inadequate hand washing

DIAGNOSIS OF WORM INFECTIONS  

To diagnose a worm infection, your doctor will conduct a thorough examination and discuss the symptoms in detail so that he can identify the type of worm infection that is affecting your child. 

PREVENTION OF WORM INFECTIONS

The best defence against worms is good hygiene and common sense. Follow these tips to avoid infection.

• Practice good hygiene. Before handling food, always wash your hands with soap and water. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
• Use care while traveling. Use only bottled water, and avoid raw vegetables unless you can peel and wash them.

AN OUTLOOK ON WORM INFESTATION – BY DR. SMRITI’S HOMOEOPATHIC HEALING

Worm infestations can hamper your child’s overall health. Homoeopathic medicines strengthen the infection fighting mechanism of the body to eradicate the disease. Homoeopathic medicines for worms not only eradicate the worms, but also helps to improve the overall health condition of the individual. Homoeopathic medicines are natural and non-toxic remedies with zero side effects and therefore, most suitable for children.

Our team of skilled and experienced doctors are specialised in handling children and can easily resolve a worm infection.