What to give the child from a headache?

Almost every adult knows that to remove painful manifestations, fever and fever is possible by taking nurofen or paracetamol, which will anesthetize and reduce the temperature. These are their knowledge, they do not hesitate to transfer to their children, which is absolutely unacceptable. So what should we do to give a child a headache? Should I consult a doctor right away?

What can children suffer from a headache?

Many adults with any negative symptoms or ailments often grab at their pills, trying to get rid of discomfort as soon as possible. This can not be done in the case of an adult organism, much less it is forbidden with a small one.

In a number of cases, the body needs to be given the opportunity to fight the disease on its own, supporting it with a healthy vitaminized diet. This is the only way to temper the body, increase its immune status and develop an antigen for a specific strain or an invasive pathogenic microflora.

But ignore the problem should not be. If soreness is accompanied by concomitant symptoms, it is advisable to show the baby to a doctor who can establish the cause and give recommendations.

If there was a need to connect to the medical process of medicines, then thoughtlessly, at its discretion, buy drugs in the pharmacy and give them to children, you can not. Such an attitude can not only harm a small patient, but also jeopardize his health and life. After all, a wide range of pharmacological agents are allowed to be taken by a person only from a certain age.

Therefore, it is much safer if a qualified doctor decribes the treatment process. Although the parents themselves will not be unnecessary to know what children can do for a headache?

The list of acceptable medicines can vary significantly depending on the cause that causes discomfort.

If the source of whims is the cutting teeth, in this situation specialized gels, ointments and creams are used: kalgel, holisal gel, kamistad gel baby, dentinox gel, drops dentinorm bebi, ointment traumel C, suppositories viburkol, drops parasitic and fenistil.

Calgel, made on the basis of cytilidine and lidocaine, it is put directly on the irritated gum, after two - three minutes the medicine starts to operate. This antiseptic does not have sugar in its composition and does not have a negative effect on the tooth and enamel itself.

A multicomponent drug in drops of dentinorm baby is presented on the shelves of modern pharmacies in the form of portioned drops. One package - one dose. During the day, two to three doses are allowed. The duration of the course of stopping therapy is three days.

Viburkol suppositories, for today, are quite popular among young parents and are used not only to relieve the pain symptoms that appear when the baby teeth are erupted in infants, but also for certain infections of an infectious nature, accompanied by an increase in body temperature and general weakening of the body.

Rectal suppository in a short time is absorbed by the large intestine and has a prolonged effect. The drug does not have a negative effect on the work of the kidneys, liver and other internal organs. At the same time it shows soothing, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, sedative effect on the children's body.

The only contraindication to taking suppositories may be an increased sensitivity of the organism to one or several components of the drug.

With the neurological nature of the problem, the treatment should be supervised by a child neurologist who is primarily determined by the nature of the lesions of the nervous system and, based on this, will give the necessary recommendations for adjusting the working day and rest, prescribe the most effective drugs.

Diseases of the ENT - organs to treat a doctor - an otolaryngologist. If these discomforts are caused precisely by them, then appropriate therapy is necessary. These can be derivatives of paracetamol - calpor, piaron, apap, efferalgan, itymol, panadol, or ibuprofen: arviprox, ibuprex, ibufen, imeth, ibuprom, nurofen. They, in parallel with the elimination of the primary source of the disease, effectively stop and pain symptoms in the head.

Some of the drugs offered by pharmaceutical companies can be used from the age of two months.

If such a disease occurs, you should urgently seek help from a doctor and start stopping the problem. This is especially true for children under the age of three. Such pathologies in them usually develop quite rapidly, which can create a danger for the life of the baby.

Tablets from a headache for children

To date, pediatricians are "armed" with a wide range of drugs. Tablets from a headache for children they divide into three groups:

• Acetylsalicylic acid and its derivatives (often referred to as aspirin).
• Analgin and analgin-containing drugs.
• Paracetamol, other drugs based on it. Fenacetin.

Naturally, when a son or daughter is sick, parents do not find their place, trying to quickly resolve the situation for the better. But, not knowing the intricacies of the disease, it is difficult for them to choose the right medicine, since each group structure has its own characteristics. Therefore, to get a quick and effective result, you should consult a qualified doctor. Only he, on the basis of a clinical picture, features a small patient and his age is able to prescribe the medicine that will be most effective in this case.

In order for the therapy to bring the maximum benefit, it is necessary to know the characteristics of these groups.

Acetylsalicylic acid is a powerful analgesic chemical compound that is safely purchased at any pharmacy even without a prescription. But in parallel with the analgesic, it also has diuretic characteristics, taking off the puffiness well. In this regard, it is not attributed to the diagnosis of colds, but it is very effective in case of pain syndrome with inflammation, rheumatism and in the prevention of thrombosis, as it increases sweating.

This drug is approved for use by small patients, the dosage is prescribed individually by the attending physician in each specific case.

This group includes: aspirate, bufferin, acetbirin, trombopol, mikristin, UPPSAR uksarin and others.

More universal drug can be called analgin. It, and analogues of analgin, are used as a beautiful painkiller and antipyretic. This group includes andipal, analdim, cofalfin, benalgin, pendased, pentalginum, sedalgin, revalgin and others.

Paracetamol and its derivatives are mostly used as antipyretic drugs, in parallel, relieving pain syndrome. Its analogues: deminophen, acetaminophen, volpane, dafalgan, mexalen, dolomol, panadol, baby Tylenol, Tylenol for infants and others.

If adults independently prescribe to their child one or another drug, then at least very carefully read the instructions attached to it. If the child has not yet reached the age of three, self-medication is absolutely not permissible.

Almost every drug also has age limits. For example, aspirin is not permitted for prescribing to patients younger than 12 years.

After observations and research, many pediatricians generally stand in the position that headache pills should not be given to children who have not yet reached the age of six, especially paracetamol and its group of medicines.

If, on the other hand, the problem can not be solved, the doctor should be prescribed a more gentle dosage, increasing the number of daily doses.

Citramon in headache

The composition of the non-steroidal pharmacological compound under consideration includes: paracetamol, acetylsalicylic acid and citric acid, caffeine.

It has analgesic, minor anti-inflammatory and antipyretic characteristics. The intake of citramone in an acceptable amount activates the receptors of the nervous system, increases brain activity, lowers blood pressure, activating the blood flow.

Having a certain pharmacodynamics, it is quite actively taken Citramone in case of headache, including to relieve the attack in small patients. The only clarification that for the latter, the dosage should be prescribed only by a specialist, and the treatment should be taken under its constant control.

The recommended starting dose is one tablet twice - three times throughout the day. The maximum allowable daily amount is nine tablets. The duration of the treatment course is ten days.

Citramone is not recommended for pediatric treatment (if the patient's age is less than 10 years), but this issue remains within the competence of the specialist.

There are also contraindications: ulcerative lesions of the mucosa of the digestive cycle, internal bleeding affecting the gastrointestinal tract, problems with blood coagulability, severe kidney and / or liver dysfunction, lack of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase enzyme in the body.

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Analgin with headache

Another representative of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory series used for headache is analgin. Its analgesic characteristics are much more pronounced than the lowering of temperature indices. The medicine was synthesized back in 1920 on the basis of metamizole sodium and to this day is deservedly in demand.

Analgin is completely tolerated in the protocol of treatment of patients of a smaller age category.

During the period of treatment, the maximum daily intake should not exceed five tablets. Admission of analgin is acceptable for moderate attack intensity. If the pain is long and has a spastic, rolling character, this medicine does not give the expected effect. Having previously understood the true provocative cause, it is necessary to consult a doctor and replace the medication.

The recommended daily amount of analgin - one tablet twice - three times during the day. But more accurately the amount is calculated based on the weight of the small patient's body. For each available kilogram, take 5-10 ml of the drug substance. The received volume is distributed on three - four receptions.

The duration of therapy should not exceed three days. Take the medicine should be after a meal. A very small tabletochku can be crushed and given with enough water.

With severe spasms, the baby is allowed to inject 5-10 ml of solution in the form of injections.

But the spine with headache

This powerful enough antispasmodic also shows excellent analgesic properties. Therefore, but - the spine with headache is also actively used to stop the problem in question even in the smallest patients.

Patients who are already three years old, but not more than six, are prescribed medication in an amount not higher than 120 mg daily, divided into three doses.

If the patient's age falls within the interval of six to twelve years, the maximum daily allowance is 200 mg.

In case of a serious case of the disease, intramuscular injection of the nasal can be allowed, but no more than six ampoules a day.

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Paracetamol for headache

Not so long ago in the home medicine cabinet of any self-respecting hostess there was always a certain set of medicines, there was also paracetamol from a headache. It was also used for the relief of aching discomfort in the area of the teeth. It was used if necessary to "knock down" the temperature - a symptom of a respiratory or viral disease.

Paracetamol acts quickly (enough half an hour to be absorbed by the intestine), getting into the plasma, it stops the production of prostaglandin, which supports the course of the inflammatory process in the body.

But as recent studies have shown, with prolonged treatment with paracetamol, it gradually begins to lose its pharmacological influence. It is also worth remembering that the use of this medicine will stop the symptom, but does not eliminate the source of the problem.

Therefore, it should not be taken more than two to three days. Paracetamol and children, who have not yet reached the age of three, are not recommended.

Spasmalgon with headache

Combined analgesic with pronounced antispasmodic characteristics - spasmalgon, in the presence of pain attacks - is just an indispensable assistant, which relaxes the smooth muscles of blood vessels well, which makes it possible to remove spasms, and hence the pain syndrome.

As for patients of younger age group, spasmolzone is not recommended until the age of the child reaches 13 to 15 years, since powerful spasmolytics affect the entire system and are capable of provoking brain diseases, and also have a damaging effect on the liver.

Adolescents over 15 years are allowed to take one - two tablets two - three times throughout the day. Maximum - no more than six tablets a day. The duration of treatment should not exceed five days. The medication should only be taken under the supervision of the attending physician.

Small patients, whose age falls between six and eight years (is allowed only with the permission of the doctor) and is half the tablets. If the age is from 9 to 12 (only as prescribed by the doctor) - 3/4 tablets, 13 to 15 (only with the permission of the doctor) - for the whole tablet twice - three times during the day.

If after the expiration of three days of taking a therapeutic effect does not occur, spasmalgone is stopped taking, replacing it with another analog.

Alternative means for headaches in children

Alternative means, when stopping the problem in question, is perhaps the most acceptable way to relieve small sufferers of discomfort.

• One option is to ventilate the room well. To put the kid and read to him an interesting book or to carry away a quiet game, to put a light soothing music.
• You can try to serve yogurt or acidophilus, which contains a living microflora, with the addition of a small amount of honey.
• Suitable and soothing tinctures, and broths, cooked on the basis of medicinal herbs. It can be mint, lemon balm, motherwort, chamomile and others. Such herbs are easy to buy at any pharmacy. The method of preparation must be indicated on the package. Basically it is: for one - two tablespoons take a glass of boiling water and hold in a water bath for 15 minutes, then insist about 45 minutes.
• You can try to rub the temporal part with essential oil of grapefruit, peppermint, lavender or orange, as well as ammonia.
• With the same essential oils, a flavoring lamp can also be used.
• To make the baby sleep better, you can sew for him "little dumb" (a small pillow), the contents of which are represented by herbs like lavender or immortelle, you can use spruce shavings or twigs of juniper.
• You can prepare a warm bath by adding soothing essential oils or a decoction of medicinal herbs that have a soothing effect.
• You should tie your head with a woolen bandage. The thickness of the tourniquet is about 5-7 cm. On the forehead it is necessary that it covers the eyebrows, and behind it passes under the occipital protuberances.
• In the occipital type of spasms, a mustard must be applied to the harassing part. Instead, you can use brewed medicinal herb - sporish.
• Another simple way. On the frontal part during the attack should be attached fresh cabbage leaf.
• Do not underestimate the power of the massage. You should massage the whiskey, the points that are located on the neck from the back: one in the middle on the border with the hairline and two along the spinal column. You should also massage the points located at the inner end of the eyebrows and one on the same line, but in the center. If desired, there is an opportunity to refer to specialized literature, which will familiarize in more detail with all the acupuncture points located on the human body.
• It is possible to offer rubbing of the auricles. Our ancestors believed that to enhance the effect possible, rubbing them with beet juice.

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Homeopathy with a child's headache

In recent years, homeopathic products, which are perceived as a balanced combination of traditional medicine and alternative healing skills, have become increasingly popular.

In connection with the problem under consideration, it is possible to offer such homeopathic medicinal products:

• Argentum nitricum (Argentum nitricum) - it suppresses the pressing pain and sensation that the head "will burst".
• Ignatia (Ignatia) - a sensation of heaviness in the head, as if it was filled with lead.
• Bryonia (Bryonia) is an uncomfortable state localized in the region of the frontal bone, which passes over the cervico-humeral girdle.
• Helleborus (Helleborus) - the emergence of pain symptoms in any movement or slope.
• Actea racemisis or cimicifuga (Cimicifuga) - carvings and intense sharp attacks in the region of the vertebrae and orbits, extending to the anterior region of the head and neck.
• Glonoinum (Glonoinum) is a wavy, pulsating discomforting condition affecting any part of the head. In the presence of fresh air, the condition is normalized, the intensity of the attack subsides.
• Cocculus (Cocculus) - occipital - cervical localization, accompanied by dizziness, nausea and vomiting.
• Gelsemium (Gelsemium) - heavy eyelids, dull painful manifestations in the nape of the neck, turning into one eye.
• Hina (China) - pulsating sensations in the temples.
• Coffea (Coffea) - an attack that has emotional roots: overexcitation and so on.

Prayer for a child's headache

To cope with the painful condition, our ancestors from ancient times turned their prayers to God, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Virgin Mary, asking them for healing.

Here are a series of prayers that will help relieve the suffering of a small patient. Before this, you can wash the baby with consecrated water and let him swallow it.

• You can read the prayer "Our Father" several times.

Our Father, Who art in heaven! Hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as in heaven and earth. Give us this day our daily bread. And leave us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For yours is the kingdom and power and glory for ever. Amen.

To learn this short, but powerful prayer is not difficult. It would be nice if she and a teenager know her.

• This little prayer, like analgin, can eliminate the problem, bringing the condition to normal. Appeal to the Most Holy Theotokos.

Most Holy Theotokos, heal my (or the name of the baby) headache, high blood pressure and strong stool. Amen.

Virgin Virgin, cleanse me (or name) from the thoughts of pernicious and pain imposed. Amen.

The Most-Holy Theotokos, lower the pain in the head and stupidity in the forehead. Amen.

Blessed Virgin Mary, let the headache subside, and faith in Christ will not sink. Amen.

The Most Holy Theotokos, protect me (name) from sinful pitch and headache. Amen.

• Before you go to bed it is worth reading such a slander:

Stupid pain and sharp, pricking and malignant from the head drive away. (Child's name) I bring a strong sleep. Problems quietly go away, sadness and thoughts pass. He (she) does not feel pain any more, will sleep and stronger and longer. Amen! Amen! Amen!

The hardest thing for parents is when their children get sick. Many of the adults fall into a stupor, not knowing what to give the child from a headache. But experienced, know that there are situations when this problem is solved without much effort on the part of the baby: regular airing the room, walking in the fresh air, reduced physical and emotional stress, a comfortable bed for rest and so on. But it is still worth it every time a son or daughter complains of poor health, analyze and assess the situation, so as not to miss the onset of the development of a more serious disease (this concerns infectious pathologies affecting the brain). In such a clinical picture, you should immediately seek help from a qualified specialist. This is especially true for small children, whose infectious lesions can develop in a matter of hours, putting the condition of a small patient on the line between life and death.