Homeopathy for fever - adults and children.

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THE HOMOEOPATHIC FIRST RESPONDER* Back to Homoeopathic First Responder *FEVERSFever is the elevation of the body temperature above normal range oftemperature is around 98.6 F (37 C). The rectal temperature is around 0.5to 1 F (0.3 to 0.6) higher. The "thermostat" for fever regulation is in thehypothalamus of the brain. Fever may be remittent (a daily rise and fall oftemperature) ; continued (temperature constantly stays above normal);intermittent (temperature falling to normal or below each day, then risesagain); hectic (marked by temperature swings, chills and sweat); andrelapsing (fever alternates with one or more days of normal temperature) . Fever is a symptom not a disease, therefore, discovering its cause is ahigh priority. This is most difficult during the onset as there are fewconcomitant symptoms. Simple remittent fevers are often related to colds,coughs, flu, and other simple

infections. Please compare the information inthose chapters for confirmatory symptoms. Continued fever is common inscarlet fever, typhus, typhoid, pneumonia, etc.. Intermittent fever isrelated to diseases likes malaria. Hectic fever is seen in septicconditions like a localized infection from TB, internal abscesses, bloodpoisoning. Relapsing fever is seen in diseases like tick borne-born andlouse-born relapse fevers. Fever may also be concomitant to several chronic constitutionalsyndromes. Any fever that is over 101 F for more than a sort period of timeneeds to be assessed by a medical professional. Any fever that risessuddenly to high temperatures, such 103 to 104, needs immediateprofessional help as this can be a sign of a serious condition. Theremedies given here are for simple, uncomplicated fevers as any other typeof fever may need professional attention. Materia MedicaACONITE (3). Colds,

inflammatory, and simple remittent fever. Useful at theonset of fevers, especially if they are caused by exposure to dry coldwinds, chilling the body after heating and check perspiration. The onset issudden and accompanied by general dry heat, red face, burning, intensethirst, and a full bounding pulse. In some cases there may be immediatechill immediately followed by a hot head, red face which spreads to theentire body. This remedy suits plethoric, robust individuals who becomefearful, anxious and restless with agonized tossing about with fever. Wantsto be uncovered. Worse < evenings, night and midnight, in a warm room, whenrising from bed. Better > by a critical sweat, open air. ANTIMONIUM TART (1). Gastric and intermittent fever. Coldness, trembling,and chilliness. Copious cold clammy sweat with great faintness. Tongue iscoated thick white, with red edges. Gastric and bilious concomitants,nausea comes in

waves, retching and vomiting. Patient is increasingly weak,sweaty, becomes drowsy and relaxed with lack of reaction. Great rattling ofmucus in the chest when breathing. Pulse extraordinarily accelerated formthe slightest motion. Vertigo alternates with drowsiness, greatdespondency. Worse < warmth, warm rooms, warm wraps, warm weather, sourthings and milk. Better < belching, expectorating, vomiting, eructation,lying on right side, and sitting erect. ARSENICUM (2). Colds, flu, hectic, septic and continued fevers. Fever worse< midnight and 2 AM. Externally cold internally burning, chills irregular,shaking, craves hot drinks but drinks in sips. Burning pains relieved byheat. Shortneess of breath, wheezing and fears suffocation. Anxiety,restlessness with great exhaustion with nightly aggravation. Continuallychanges places. Thinks it is useless to take medicine. Worse midnight orafter midnight, 11 PM to 2 AM,

periodicaly, very 14 days, yearly, ices,cold drinks or foods, vegetables, watery fruits, bad meat, food, exertion.Better > company, heat, warm drinks and food, waram wraps, hotapplications, motion, sweating, open air, lying with head elevated. Headfeels better > by cold but limbs are > by heat. BELLADONNA (3). Colds, inflammatory and simple remittent fevers. Intenseheat, very high fevers with a hot head, flushed face, glistening red eyes,dilated pupils, throbbing carotids dry heat and burning but little or nothirst. Violent, sudden onset with a tendency toward delirium and spasm.Heat may steam out of the body with a sweat that does not relieve. Some mayhave a hot head yet cold feet and extremities. Fever accompanied by spasms,shocks, jerks, twitching, starting in sleep, and convulsions. Desires toescape, hallucinations, frightful images, and furious responses. Worse <touch, motion, noise, draught of air,

looking at bright, shinning objects,3 PM, night, after midnight, while drinking, uncovering the head, summerheat, lying down. Better > Rest, standing or sitting erect, warm room. BRYONIA (2). Very useful in flu, simple remittent, colds and continuedfevers. Fever with intense, dull, stupefying headache with sensations as ifthe head would burst at the temples, sharp pains over the eyes, faintnesson rising up, and dry lips and mouth with tongue coated white in thecenter, and great thirst for large amount of cold water at fairly longintervals. Chill with hot head and red face, dry cough with stitches,rheumatic pains all over the body that are worse < motion and better >rest. Sour oily sweat after slight exertion. Pull is full, hard, tense andquick. Irritable, wants to be left alone, everything put him out of humor.Worse < least motion, raising up, stooping, coughing, exertion, deepbreathing, becoming hot in

room. FERRUM PHOS (2). Colds, inflammatory and simple remittent fevers. Useful inearly stages of fever where it stands midway between sthenic remedies likeAcon. and Bell. and asthenic remedies like Gels. and Bapt. Simple feverwithout concomitant symptoms and of unknown origins esp., in those who arenervous, sensitive, and anemic with false plethora and easy flushing. Full,soft, round flowing pulse, less bounding than Aco. and less flowing thenGels. Drowsiness with rush of thoughts, eyes half open in sleep, andprostration. Worse < night, 4 to 6 AM, motion, jar, cold air, checkedsweat. Better > cold application, lying down.GELSEMIUM (3). Useful in colds, flu, simple remittent and continued fevers.Chills run up and down the back, or chill alternates, or is mixed withheat. Fevers marked by aching, tiredness, heaviness, weakness and soreness.The patient is dull, drowsy, dizzy, droopy eyed, faint and trembles.

Greatmuscular weakness, relaxation, lack of co-ordination and prostration.Thirstless with the heat. Wants to half recline, be held, or lie downquietly. Apathy and indifference regarding his illness answer questionslowly. Desire to be left alone because they feel so tired. Worse < humidweather, spring, dampness, 10 AM, motion, bad news, thinking about hisailments. Better > sweating, reclining with head held high, bendingforward, profuse urination. MERCURIUS (2). Flu, colds, gastric and hectic fever. Profuse perspirationwithout relief. Sweat oily, foul, our or with sweetish penetrating odor onhead and chest, stains things yellow. Creeping chilliness or heat and chillintermixed. Tongue, moist, swollen, flabby, yellow, indented with increasedsaliva and bad smell. Intense thirst for cold drinks. Slowness in answeringquestions, irresolution, constantly changes his mind. Worse < at night,sweating, drafts, taking

cold, lying on the right side, when heated,extremes of cold and heat, cloudy, damp weather. Better > moderatetemperature, rest. NATRUM MUR. (1). Colds and Intermittent fevers. Chill between 9 and 11 AM.Heat with violent thirst which increases with fever. Heat with the mostintolerably violent head pains, shuddering over the back, and sweat inarm-pits and on soles of feet. Fever-blisters around the mouth. Irritable,gets in a passion over trifles, depressed worse < by consolation. Worse <alternate days, periodically, 9 to 1 AM. Better > open air, cold bathing,sweating, rest, going without regular meals, rubbing. NUX VOMICA (2). Flu, colds, gastric fevers. Chilly, must be covered atevery stage of fever. The body is burning hot, esp. face, yet can not moveor uncover without feeling chilly. Aching in the back and limbs withgastric symptoms and constipation. Perspiration, sour on one side of thebody only.

Very angry, sensitive to all impression, can't bear noises,odors, light, etc. Sullen, irritable, and faultfinding. Worse < morning,after eating, touch, mental exertion. Better > from a nap, if allowed tofinish it, in evening, while at rest. PHOSPHORUS (1). Remittent and Hectic fevers with small, quick pulse, viscidnight-sweats. Heat comes up from the spine, palpitations with anxiety,patient craves cold, iced drinks. Strong ebulitions of blood and throbbingof carotids, heat flying all over the body, but first the hands. Fevertowards evening, with anxiety, on going to bed, in bed, at 5 PM, then heatwith thirst and internal chilliness, then heat and sweat all night.Excitable, impressionable, anxious and restless toward evening andtwilight. Wants company and sympathy, fearful when alone. Worse < change ofweather, wind, cold thunderstorms, lightning, putting hands in cold water,getting wet, twilight, lying on left

or painful side, on back, emotions.Better > lying on right side, cold food, cold, open air, washing with coldwater, sleep, massage, eating, in the dark. PULSATILLA (2) Simple fevers, colds, flu. Chilly yet averse to heat in warmstuffy rooms with pain, on lying down at night. Chilliness or heat withoutthirst. One-sided pains, sweats, coldness and numbness. Dry heat of body inevening, with distended veins and burning hands, that seek cool places, atnight in bed, night and morning. Fever with heat of one part and chill ofanother, perspiration usually profuse during the night. Suitable for mild,gentle, yielding, emotional, tearful persons who crave sympathy and feelsbetter from consolation. Worse < warm stuffy rooms, in bed, getting feetwet, evening, night, at twilight, rest, beginning motion, eating richfoods, fats, ice cream, pork, eggs. Better > cool fresh air, gentle motion,cold applications, uncovering,

erect posture, cold foods and drinks thoughnot very thirsty. RHUS TOX (2). Colds, flu, hectic, inflammatory and continued fevers.Chilly, as if cold water were poured over him followed by heat andinclination to stretch the limbs. Sweat < during the pain with sleepiness.Yawning with stretching during a chill. Easily chilled, worse < leastuncovering with pain in limb. Rheumatic pains, tearing, shooting,stitching, worse < rest and first motion and better > by continual motion.Continued fevers, typhoid like, with dry brown tongue, sordes, loosebowels, and great restlessness. Extreme restlessness with continual changeof position. Great apprehension at night, can't remain in bed. Mind andsenses becomes cloudy. Worse < cold, wet rainy weather, after rain, atnight, exposure to wet, cold, air, draught and storms and at rest. Better >continued motion, heat, hot bath, warm wrapping, rubbing warm

application,warm dry weather. SUPLHUR (2). Remittent fevers. Frequent flushes of heat, violentebullitions of heat throughout entire body, dry skin and great thirst.Constant heat on top of heat, hot, burning, sweaty hands, burning of thesoles at night, wants to put them out from under the covers. Ascendingaffects, rushes of blood, flushes of heat, vertigo, etc. Night sweats onthe nape and occiput. Useful after other remedies when fever seems to burnthe patient up, the tongue is dry and red. Patient is first sleepless andrestless but soon becomes drowsy. Worse < at rest, standing, stooping,warmth of bed, washing, bathing, morning, 11 AM, night, periodically,suppressions. Better > dry, warm weather, lying on right side, drawing uplimbs. Repertorium- ACO., Ant-t., Ars., BELL., BRY., Ferr-p., GELS., Merc., Nat-m., Nux-v.,Phos., Puls., Rhus-t., Sulph.. ********http://www.saber. net/~bidarius/ homeo/html/ fever.htmlFever In Childrenby Miranda Castro FSHomHomeopathy and FeversDo’s | Dont’sThe RemediesSeek help from your doctor or homeopathic practitioner ifCaring for a sick child can be a frightening experience for a parent,especially if a fever is involved. Don’t panic! Fevers are not all bad. Infact, medical research over the past twenty years has consistently shownthem to actually help in fighting infections. Hippocrates said, ‘Give me a fever and I can cure the child’. A weak childmay be endlessly ‘sick’, neither very ill nor very well, but with nosignificant rise in temperature. A more robust child whose temperaturesoars may look and feel very ill, therefore giving more cause for concern,but is usually ill for a shorter time and

recovers more quickly.A high temperature generally indicates that the body’s defense mechanism isfighting an infection and temperature variations indicate how it is coping.During a fever many of the body’s natural healing processes/all themetabolic functions are speeded up: the heart beats faster, carrying theblood more quickly to all the organs; breathing is quickened, increasingoxygen intake; and sweating increases, helping the body to cool downnaturally.Often, the first symptom that your child is ill is a fever. Fevers can be ahelpful and necessary healing stage of an acute illness–something positive,to be encouraged rather than suppressed. Attempts to control a fever withTylenol are likely to confuse the body’s natural efforts to heal itself andcan prolong the infection. Many doctors are now suggesting that a moderatefever be left to ‘run its course’.The average normal temperature in a healthy human is

said to be 98.4°F(37°C), but this can vary quite markedly. Most people, adults and children,can run a fever of up to 104°F (40°C) for several days with no danger. Itis normal for healthy infants and children to throw high fevers 103°F(39.5°C) and over with an infection. A temperature of 105°F(40.5°C) is aserious cause for concern, but it is only when it passes above 106°F(41.0°C) that there is a risk to life. Delirium and tantrums in childrensometimes accompany high fevers and, although these are distressing, theyare not dangerous. A one time convulsion that occurs with a fever is not acause for concern (although they are unpleasant). It is the (rare) tendencyto repeated convulsions with fevers that needs medical attention. Take the temperature with a thermometer, tucked under the armpit for 5minutes, for an accurate reading. It will read about a half degreeFahrenheit lower than that taken under the tongue. A fever

strip (for theforehead) is a rough guide only and a hand held on the forehead is next touseless, babies that feel hot to the touch can have a normal temperature.The newer digital thermometers are much easier for young children and givea quick and accurate reading. (Always keep a spare battery in the house!) Fevers usually peak towards night-time and drop by the following morning,so that if your baby has a temperature of 104°F (40°C) in the evening itmay recur on subsequent evenings. A drop in temperature in the morning doesnot mean that the fever is past its peak. Don’t worry if it rises and fallsseveral times over several days before finally returning to normal.Don’t forget–small babies can throw a low fever if they become overheated(either in hot weather or an over-heated house) and will quickly revert tonormal with undressing and/or a tepid sponging down.to topHomeopathy and FeversA fever is

often the first symptom of a cold, a flu, a sore throat, anearache, a childhood illness or even an episode of teething. Each baby hastheir own pattern of falling ill and will experience different feversymptoms. One baby will feel hot with a high fever, will kick off thecovers; another will be irritable, intolerant of any disturbance and needto be kept warm; one baby will sweat profusely, be thirsty and slightlydelirious; another will be dry and hot and refuse liquids. Each of thesebabies will need a different homeopathic remedy to help them depending ontheir emotional state and general symptoms. Prescribe on the whole pictureto help your baby fight their infection safely and effectively.to topThe RemediesIt’s as easy as ABC! and PThe first remedies to think of if your baby is feverish are the following:AconiteThis fever comes on suddenly, often after a chill (especially from a coldwind). She is

fine on going to bed and then wakes around midnight with ahigh fever. She is hot and sweaty and thirsty, kicks the covers off andthen feels cold. Her cheeks alternate between being hot and red and paleand ghostly or one cheek may be hot and red if it is a teething fever. Shecan also be very restless and distressed, you suspect that she may have apain somewhere.to topBelladonnaFevers calling for Belladonna come on suddenly. Your baby gets so hot sheradiates heat. It is a dry heat (without sweating) and can alternate withchills. She may become delirious, her pupils are more dilated than usualand she may grind her teeth (if she has any!) to topChamomillaFevers in teething babies, or those that accompany an earache or sorethroat. You will recognise this one easily because your child is very hardto please, she wants to be carried constantly but even that doesn’t helpmuch, she cries and shouts a

lot and may even hit out. There are red, roundpatches on one or both cheeks. The face can be hot whilst the body is cold.to topPhosphorusFor fevers in babies who do not appear as ill as they should! Theirappetite doesn’t change, they play happily in spite of a moderate to highfever. They have a dry, burning fever with a thirst, especially for colddrinks.to topPulsatillaFever in teething babies or those who are coming down with an infection.Gets easily overheated, kicks the covers off and then gets cold. Thesebabies refuse drinks and are much better for fresh air. They want to becuddled constantly and feel better for itto topDo’s | Dont’sSeek help from your doctor or homeopathic practitioner ifDo’stalk reassuringly to your baby about what is happening. The sound of yourvoice is comforting to them–and to you! keep your sick baby close to you–many babies want to be

carried constantlyand sleep better if they are tucked up in bed with their mothers duringthis time! Remind yourself that it won’t last and you can restablish aroutine once she is well again.provide a calm environment for your feverish child. This is not a time togo visiting!encourage your baby to drink plenty of fluids, preferably water, herb teasor diluted natural juices, or at least sips of water at frequent intervals.Older babies who are reluctant to drink will often suck on a (clean!) wetsponge or flannel, especially if the water is warm, or try an ice cube orfrozen fruit juice. If you are breastfeeding a sick baby continue to nurseas often as your baby asks, as this is probably all that will be wanted.The breast is especially comforting when they are unwell.sponge your baby down with tepid water if the fever goes above 103°F/104°F(40°C) and your child feels hot and sweaty. Expose and sponge one limb

at atime until it feels cool to the touch. Dry it and replace it under thecovers before going on to the next limb. This will help the temperature todrop by 1-2°F (up to 1°C) and can be repeated as often as necessary.Sponging the face and forehead alone can also give relief. Or you canimmerse a feverish but not desperately ill child in a bath of tepid (notcold) water from time to time to bring down a fever. In any case keep ahot, feverish baby cool, and a chilly feverish baby (one who feels cold tothe touch and shivers) warm. prescribe homeopathic remedies when the fever is one of a number ofsymptoms, for example, where the patient is clearly suffering from, sayearache, teething or a sore throat and a fever. If the first symptom toarise is a fever then wait for a while for other symptoms to surface beforeprescribing for the whole picture. Contain the fever, again if necessary,by sponging down (see

above).suppress the fever with Tylenol in an emergency , that is, where the feverrises above 105°F (40.5°c), or if your child is in severe pain from, say,teething in the middle of the night, and homeopathic first-aid prescribingisn’t helping. Ring your homeopath or doctor in the morning or during thenight if you are anxious.watch for signs of dehydration in infants under six months old, andespecially in children who are refusing to drink or who are drinking lessthan usual.to topDon'tsencourage sick children to eat–especially if they don’t want to. Fastingencourages the body in its process of healing. Give babies who are hungrysmall, light, nutritious meals such as fruit or vegetable purees, soups andporridge. give any form of aspirin to a feverish child. This has been known to leadto dangerous, although rare, complications, in particular Reye's syndrome,which affects the brain and

liver. You can use Children's Tylenol in anemergency, or if your baby seems to be in pain and you don’t have ahomeopathic remedy to hand–but never exceed the recommended dose.to topSeek help from your doctor or homeopathic practitioner if:your baby under six months old has a fever.an older baby has a fever of over 104°F (40°C) that doesn't respond tosponging and homeopathic treatment within 24 hours.there is a history of convulsions accompanying fevers in your family. Keepa close eye when your baby has a fever–it is the rapid rise in temperaturethat can cause a fit.the baby or older child is also refusing to drink (is thirstless) asdehydration can occur. Signs of dehydration are: limpness, poor muscletone, sunken eyes, a sunken fontanelle. Small children who develop a fever,especially infants under six months old, must be watched carefully becausethey are vulnerable to becoming quickly

dehydrated.there is a general lack of reaction (listlessness and limpness) and yourbaby is distressed, which can mean that a more serious illness (such aspneumonia or meningitis) is developing. you are worried and need reassurance about your sick baby–contact yourdoctor or homeopath immediately, it is always better to be on the safe sidewhen it comes to your baby’s health.See guidelines for using homeopathic remedies ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------Sheri Nakken, R.N., MA, Hahnemannian Homeopath Vaccination Information & Choice Network, Nevada City CA & Wales UK$$ Donations to help in the work - accepted by Paypal account earthmysteriestours @tesco.net voicemail US 530-740-0561(go to http://www.paypal. com) or by mailVaccines - http://www.nccn. net/~wwithin/ vaccine.htmVaccine Dangers On-Line course - http://www.nccn. net/~wwithin/ vaccineclass. htmReality of the Diseases & Treatment -http://www.nccn. net/~wwithin/ vaccineclass. htmHomeopathy On-Line course - http://www.nccn. net/~wwithin/ homeo.htm After all,

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