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Belladonna as a Remedy for Children
Jul 8, 2024
Lecture on Belladonna as a Remedy for Children
Overview
Belladonna is a commonly prescribed remedy for children.
Fever is a critical symptom often addressed with belladonna.
Despite varying causes, fevers in children usually have a belladonna-like presentation.
Attributes of Belladonna-related Fever
Fever characteristics:
Red, hot, throbbing, and burning
.
Similar to scarlet fever.
Particularly affects the head and eyes.
Glassy eyes, dilated pupils, throbbing carotid arteries.
Temperature distribution:
Head: Extremely hot, burning sensation that can be felt by touch.
Body: Chills in hands and feet, sometimes icy cold while the head is burning.
Signs and Symptoms
Heat
: The feverish head is incredibly hot, affecting surroundings.
Behavioral Symptoms
:
Hallucinations and monstrous imaginations even with wide-open eyes.
The child may not recognize parents; perceives terrifying images (monsters, wild animals, etc.).
Could lead to
febrile convulsions
if fever persists too long.
Management of Fever
Traditional actions: Cooling the child through sponging around the neck and wrists.
Belladonna effect:
Eases hallucinations and terrors, reducing wild symptoms.
Gradual reduction of pupil dilation and fever.
Redistribution of temperature (warming of hands and feet) before temperature decreases.
Practical Usage
Dosing Frequency
: Often requires multiple doses in a short period, possibly every five minutes, due to intensity.
First-Aid Kits
: Essential to include belladonna, especially in nurseries.
Common pairings: Often paired with Arnica in children's first-aid kits.
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