Worm infestation is a very common disorder among children. The common worm infestations include pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis), roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), tapeworm and hookworm (Ancylostoma duodenale). The main symptoms of worm infestation include anal itching, abdominal pain, excessive hunger, teeth grinding and irritability. Other complaints that may attend are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gas, bloating, vaginal itching, sleeplessness weight loss, weakness, anemia and cough. One may get worm infection by consuming contaminated water / food, maintaining improper hygiene (like not washing hands after toilet or before eating), consuming fruits / vegetables contaminated with faeces of human / animals, playing in contaminated soil, eating undercooked meat, sharing personal objects like towels / clothes of person infected with pinworms and walking barefoot on contaminated soil.
Homeopathy is a safe and reliable mode of treatment for cases of worm infestations. Homeopathic medicines for worms help treat the problem naturally and are safe for use in children. These can effectively manage complaints of worms like abdominal pain, anal itching, excessive hunger, teeth grinding, irritability, diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea, vomiting and weakness.
Homeopathic medicines work naturally in cases of worms. They help to strengthen the infection fighting mechanism of the body to fight the infection and eradicate worms from the body. Homeopathic medicines for worms not only eradicate them, but also help improve the overall health condition of the individual.
Homeopathy treats every case of worms as per law of individualisation means homeopathic medicines for worms are selected as per the characteristic symptoms in every individual case. Since no two cases of worms are alike hence the medicine differs from case to case. Homeopathic treatment for recommended time period with properly selected medicine promises great cures in mild to moderate cases of worms. The results however vary from case to case as per the type of worms and intensity of the problem. In severe cases, however conventional mode of treatment is recommended.
Homeopathic medicines for worms are natural and non-toxic remedies. Therefore, these are very safe mode of treating worms in children. They treat worm infestation in a very gentle and harmless way with zero side effects. These stimulate natural healing mechanism of the body to fight the infection naturally in the safest manner.
Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines for Worms
The top recommended homeopathic medicines for worms are Cina, Spigelia, Teucrium, Calcarea Carb, Merc Sol and Natrum Phos.
1. Cina – Leading Homeopathic Medicine For Worms
Cina is the chief medicine in homeopathy used to treat cases of worms. This medicine can help in managing multiple complaints related to worm infestation. To start with it can effectively manage complaint of teeth grinding, excessive hunger and irritability of mind. Next it is helpful to manage cutting, pinching pain in navel region. Another complaint for which it is beneficial is diarrhea and involuntary urination in cases of worms. Lastly it is useful for managing anal itching, constant picking of nose and weakness related to worms.
When to use Cina?
Cina is the best choice of medicine for managing complaints like teeth grinding, abdomen pain, anal itching, irritability, picking the nose, and weakness related to worms infection.
How to use Cina?
It is advised to use Cina 30C once a day in starting of treatment of worms.
2. Spigelia – For Worms causing Abdominal Pain
Spigelia is the topmost medicine for managing complaints of abdominal pain centered around the navel / umbilical region due to worms. The pain is cutting, colicky, and pinching in nature. Nausea may accompany navel pain. There may also occur loose stool and passage of foul gas.
When to use Spigelia?
Spigelia is one of the best homeopathic medicines for worms that cause pain around the umbilical region.
How to use Spigelia?
This medicine can be used in 30C potency once a day.
3. Teucrium – For Worms causing Anal Itching
Anal itching is mainly the symptom of pinworm infection. Teucrium is the most suited remedy for managing anal itching from worms. In cases needing it, a crawling sensation and itching at the anus appear that get worse during the evening or when in bed. This leads to restlessness and sleeplessness.
When to use Teucrium?
Teucrium is a foremost homeopathic medicine to manage anal itching from worms.
How to use Teucrium?
One may take this medicine once a day in 30C power.
4. Calcarea Carb – To Manage Diarrhea and Bloated Abdomen from worms
This medicine is well indicated for cases of worms when the main complaint is loose stool and abdominal bloating due to worms. The abdomen feels hard. Crawling is felt in the rectum. There is also anal itching along with a burning sensation at the anus. In some cases, inflamed eruptions are present around anus.
When to use Calcarea Carb?
Calcarea Carb should be considered in cases of worms to manage diarrhea (loose stool) and hard, bloated abdomen.
How to use Calcarea Carb?
This medicine can be used once or twice in a week in 30C potency.
5. Merc Sol – For Increased Appetite in Cases of Worms
This medicine is prominently indicated to help cases of worms when there is increased appetite. Even after eating there is desire to eat again. But inspite of increased appetite, the child keeps becoming weak. There is also itching at the anus. In general, increased salivation and fetid breath may be present where this medicine is required.
When to use Merc Sol?
This medicine should be preferred to deal with cases of worms when there is increased appetite but inspite of that the child keeps becoming weak.
How to use Merc Sol?
Merc Sol 30C can be taken once a day.
6. Natrum Phos – For Picking Nose in Cases of Worms
Natrum Phos is an important medicine for cases of worms when there is marked picking at the nose by a child. Besides, itching is felt at the anus at night. This leads to restless sleep. Stomach ache can attend the above complaints.
When to use Natrum Phos?
Natrum Phos should be considered to manage picking at the nose and anal itching in cases of worms.
How to use Natrum Phos?
Natrum Phos is usually prescribed in 6X potency once or twice a day.
