Arthritis, a disease accompanied by joint inflammation, occurs not only in adults, but also in children. The reason for the development of arthritis can be a past infectious disease, severe hypothermia, trauma, hereditary predisposition, etc.
Necessary
- - cabbage;
- - honey;
- - mustard plasters;
- - fresh celery roots;
- - fresh pine needles;
- - lingonberry leaves;
- - chamomile flowers;
- - sage herb.
Instructions
Step 1
In some cases, the onset of this disease can be associated with food allergies, poor digestion and absorption of nutrients. An insufficient amount of some minerals (zinc, copper, magnesium and calcium) and fatty acids in the crumbs' body can play a certain role. Be sure to check your child for food allergies. Eliminate allergic foods, processed foods, preservatives, and artificial colors from your diet as directed by your doctor. Ask a specialist to choose a vitamin complex for your baby that contains omega-3 and omega-6 acids, which help relieve inflammation.
Step 2
Cabbage will help to relieve joint inflammation. Wash the cabbage leaf thoroughly and make a few notches with a knife. Warm slightly, brush with honey and apply to the sore spot. Wrap the top with cellophane and wrap it up with a warm scarf (scarf, piece of fabric). It is recommended to do this compress at night.
Step 3
Use mustard compresses for treatment, they warm up the joints well, relieve pain. Young children are advised to put them through a double layer of gauze (bandage) or linen (cotton) napkin. Soak cheesecloth in warm water (38-39 degrees), fold it in two and attach to the desired place. Dip the mustard plaster in water for a few seconds and squeeze lightly. Place it with the mustard side of the gauze and press firmly. Lay the required number of mustard plasters according to the indicated scheme, after which it is recommended to cover them with a towel on top and cover the child with a blanket. Check your baby's skin every 2-3 minutes (for babies, every 30-60 seconds). As soon as it acquires pronounced redness, the mustard plasters must be removed. Wash the reddened area with warm water, wipe with a towel and lubricate with special baby oil or body milk, sterile vaseline (vegetable) oil. The time of the procedure is no more than 10 minutes.
Step 4
Celery infusion helps to reduce inflammation of the joints. In an enamel saucepan, bring 400 ml of water to a boil, pour 1 tbsp into boiling water. chopped celery roots, stir well and cut off. Insist for at least four hours, then strain. Give your child 1 tsp 30-40 minutes before a meal.
Step 5
Prepare a decoction of lingonberry leaves. In a small saucepan, bring 0.2 liters of water to a boil, add 2 tsp to boiling water. chopped lingonberry leaves and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Cool to room temperature and strain. Give your baby small meals throughout the day.
Step 6
Coniferous baths help well with arthritis, which must be taken every other day for a month. Take 300 g of fresh pine needles and pour 0.5 liters of boiling water over them. Remove to a warm place for 4-5 hours. Strain the finished infusion and pour it into the bath. The duration of the procedure is 10-15 minutes at a water temperature of 37-38 degrees.
Step 7
Baths with sage and chamomile are useful. Pour sage and chamomile (100 g each) into a large saucepan in equal proportions, pour boiling water (5 l) and set aside for 2-3 hours. Strain and pour into the tub. The duration of the bath is 15 minutes, the water temperature is 38-39 degrees, the course of treatment is 15 procedures performed every other day.
Step 8
Do not engage in self-treatment of the child, all your actions must be coordinated with the doctor supervising him.
