#BlogchatterA2Z- “C”- Common Childhood injuries: causes, symptoms & homeopathic treatment!

April 2, 2021 /

This is day 3 of #BlogchatterA2Z and as alphabet “C”, I am talking about “Common childhood injuries”. What are common causes of childhood injuries? And which are best homeopathic remedies for treating “Common childhood injuries”? Read the post to know more!

Common childhood injuries

Common childhood injuries like falls, minor cuts, bruises and scrapes are normal part of growing kid’s life. During first few years of life, curious kids explore environment in their own way and learn new skills. Minor childhood injuries happen, when kids learn to walk or learn new skills like cycling and biking. Young kids and toddlers are more prone to common childhood injuries (like falls) as they have lack of balance and control in their movements.

These common childhood injuries should be more likely to be the kind of that a hug-kiss and band-aid should fix it, rather than emergency visit to hospitals.

Unfortunately, childhood injuries are one of the major causes of death in children aged under 1-14 years. But on brighter side, most of these common childhood injuries can be prevented. by keeping a good level of precautions and protections, parents and caregivers can keep their kids safe.

Common causes of childhood injuries

Here are some of the common causes of childhood injuries:

Falls: falls are the most common causes of childhood injuries. Falls from stairs, beds and cluttered pathways results in childhood injuries. Routine blow and falls did not require any specific treatment (just cleanse the injured area, apply the anti-septic and if needed put a band-aid), but in some cases, falls can cause serious injuries like bone fracture and head injuries and requires immediate medical treatment.

Minor cuts, scrapes and bruises: minor cuts, scrapes and bruises are second common cause of childhood injuries. Hands, elbows and knees are most common places that affected by bruises and scrapes.

Burns: burns are another common childhood injury that happen as unintentional accidents. Burn injuries commonly caused by hot liquids (hot water, tea or coffee), hot steam, candles, fireworks, grills etc.

Superficial burn (first degree burn) is characterized by involvement of superficial layer of skin without blister formation and get cured within few days by proper home care measures like application of antibiotic ointment and keeping a watch on signs of infections. Second- and third-degree burns are more dangerous and require immediate medical treatment.

Animal bite and insect strings: these injuries may range from minor scratches and red bumpy skin to life threatening complications (due to severe allergic reactions). Treatment is depending upon severity of animal bite and insect strings.

Foreign body injuries: this is common in infants and young kids. They may put foreign objects like crayons, cotton, small toys, seeds and beans into their nose, mouth and ear and may cause serious infections and even air way chocking caused by obstruction of air ways by foreign body.

Along with these, here are some more common causes of childhood injuries:

Sprains and strains
Fractures and dislocation of joints
Head injuries (concussion)
Drowning
Poisoning
Suffocation and chocking

Childhood injuries prevention

Childhood injuries can be prevented up to a major extent by practicing certain practices such as create a safe-child friendly environment by removing danger, adding safety measures, choosing child safe equipment and teaching your kids (older kids) to avoid danger and protect themselves. Read this post to know more about childhood injury prevention .

Homeopathic treatment of common childhood injuries

Here is the list and indication of common homeopathic remedies for treatment of common childhood injuries.

Arnica– Arnica is the first remedy that used as an acute emergency remedy, especially in case of trauma, fall and bruising injuries. It helps reduce shock, relive pain, swelling and other signs of inflammation. It fastens the healing process. It remarkably improves pain and bruised sensation in kids after a routine fall. It is also an excellent remedy for before and after surgical and dental treatment.