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Child Digestion Issues: Doctor Shares Effective Home Remedies and Precautions
- •Dr. Mohammad Imran from Mau suggests that loss of appetite or vomiting in children can be caused by a full stomach, worms, or stomach ache.
- •Dissolving a pinch of asafoetida in lukewarm water and applying it around the child's navel can help soothe stomach discomfort.
- •Boiling cow or buffalo milk with a little cardamom and dry ginger powder can improve digestion and prevent phlegm issues.
- •Adding black pepper powder and cow's ghee to solid foods like khichdi or dal can boost the digestive power of older children.
- •Rubbing nutmeg with milk for infants under 6 months requires prior consultation with a pediatrician to avoid complications.
Key Questions Answered
Dr. Mohammad Imran suggests dissolving a pinch of asafoetida (hing) in lukewarm water and gently applying it around the child's navel to help relieve stomach pain and loss of appetite caused by gas or cramps. For milk digestion issues, adding a little cardamom and dry ginger powder (sonth) to boiling milk can also help.
For older children who have started eating solid foods like khichdi, lentils, or rice, black pepper powder and cow's ghee can be added to their meals to help improve their overall digestive power.
It is essential to consult a qualified pediatrician before giving any home remedy to infants under 6 months of age, as giving anything other than milk without medical advice is inappropriate and carries risks of allergies or complications.
