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Treatment for My Daughter's Stomach Worms and Teeth Grinding
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Question #46491
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Treatment for My Daughter's Stomach Worms and Teeth Grinding - #46491

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Hello doctor My daughter is 6yr old.She has worm in her stomach and also in night she tape her teeth.ShouldI give viviadang and kamela powderwith honey? How much should give. Thanks

How long has your daughter been experiencing these symptoms?:

- More than 6 months

Has she shown any other symptoms?:

- Abdominal pain

How often does she grind her teeth at night?:

- Every night
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Hello, Thank you for explaining your daughter’s problem clearly.

Your 6-year-old child has long-standing worm infestation (more than 6 months) with abdominal pain and night-time teeth grinding every night. These symptoms are very commonly seen together in children with intestinal worms. Teeth grinding at night is a typical sign, especially when worms are present for a long time.

The treatment should focus on removing worms safely, improving digestion, and preventing recurrence, while being gentle and age-appropriate.

Important First Clarification 👉 Yes, Vidanga and Kamela are anti-worm medicines, BUT ❌ Kamela powder is STRONG and NOT recommended for a 6-year-old child unless given strictly under direct supervision of a doctor. So, do NOT give Kamela powder at home.

✅ Safe & Recommended Approach for Your Daughter 🔎 Recommended Investigation (If possible, but treatment can start even without it) Stool routine & microscopy – to confirm type of worms

💊 Internal Medicines Phase 1 – Worm Removal (7 days) 1.Vidanga Churna Dose: 👉 ¼ teaspoon (NOT more) How to give: Mix with ½ teaspoon honey When: Once daily in the morning on empty stomach Duration: 7 days only ⚠️ Do not exceed dose. Vidanga is strong but safe in this quantity.

Phase 2 – Gut Healing & Prevention (14 days) After 7 days of Vidanga: 1.Bilwadi Churna (if available) ¼ tsp once daily after food → Improves digestion and prevents re-infestation OR 2.Hingvastak Churna A pinch only mixed with ghee Once daily after lunch

🌿 External & Supportive Care 1.Night hygiene is very important 2.Trim nails short 3.Wash hands before sleep 4.Change innerwear daily 5.Wash bed sheets weekly in hot water 6.Apply a little coconut oil around anus at night → Prevents itching and re-entry of worms

🥗 Diet & Lifestyle for Child ❌ Avoid Excess sweets, chocolates, bakery items Junk food Cold milk at night Eating just before sleep

✅ Include Warm, freshly cooked food Garlic in small quantity in food Pumpkin seeds (1 tsp powdered, mixed with food) Plenty of warm water

🕉️ Expected Outcome & Follow-up Teeth grinding reduces within 7–10 days Abdominal pain settles gradually Worm symptoms usually clear in 2–3 weeks Repeat Vidanga course after 15 days only if needed, not routinely

If you notice: Severe abdominal pain Vomiting Weight loss Visible worms even after treatment 👉 Please consult directly for reassessment.

Clear Answer to Your Question ❌ Do NOT give Kamela powder to a 6-year-old at home ✅ Vidanga alone is sufficient and safer in the correct dose ✅ Honey is fine as an anupanam (carrier) You are doing the right thing by asking before giving medicines. If you want, I can also adjust the dose based on her weight or suggest a classical syrup option for children.

With warm regards, Dr. Sumi MS (Ayu)

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Include healthy food in her diet Reduce sweet and rice in her diet Avoid packed and processed food

💊Medication💊

Tab. Neo 1 tab twice a day before food Syp. Vidangarishta 2 tsp twice a day with warm water after food.

Give these medications for 21 days and after that give CASTOR OIL 2 tsp at bed time for 3 days after 21 days

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For worm in stomach give Vidang churan 1/2tsp. Once daily after food with water Give one banana daily. Kamela powder is not required at present.

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Avoid sweet, and bakery products. Tab Neo 1-0-1 Vidang powder 2-3gms twice.

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Take vidagarista 20ml bd, krimimudgara ras 1atb od, arogya vardini vati 1tab bd,panchanimbadi vati 1tab od u ll get results

Dr RC BAMS MS

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You can start with Vidangasava 5ML with equal quantity of warm water twice daily after meals Avoid sweet bakery junk foods

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Hello, Along with the change in the diet please give the following medicine for 30 days: 1. HELMOLITE A 10ml----0----10 ml by adding equal amount of water after breakfast and dinner Diet restrictions: 1. Avoid white table sugar in all forms 2. Avoid junk food, oily food and spicy food. 3. Avoid curd for dinner. 4. There should be a gap of one hour between dinner and going to bed. 5. Give at least one liter of boile cooled water a day.

Take care, Kind regards.

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Hello I can understand why you’re worried about your daughter’s stomach worms and teeth grinding. It’s tough seeing your kid go through that. These two things often go hand-in-hand with kids, and Ayurveda actually has some good, safe ways to help, as long as you use them right.

You mentioned your 6-year-old daughter has had worms for over six months, with tummy pain and grinding her teeth every night. You’re wondering if Vidanga and Kamela powder with honey would work and what the right amount would be.

In Ayurveda, we call this Krimi Roga. Worms pop up because of a few things: * Weak digestion * Too much Kapha (one of the body’s energies) * Eating too many sweets, junk food, or just inconsistent meals.

–Night-time teeth grinding is a classic sign of belly worms. – If worms stick around, they can lead to tummy aches, crabbiness, not getting enough nutrients from food, and bad sleep.

So yeah, the worms are the root of the problem, and once you get rid of them, the teeth grinding usually stops on its own.

ABOUT KAMELA

–Kamela (that’s Mallotus philippensis) is a strong herb. – You really shouldn’t give it to your child at home without a doctor watching. –Giving the wrong amount can cause diarrhea, dehydration, or make your child weak.

❌So please, don’t use Kamela powder by yourself.

AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

INTERNAL MEDICATION

1.Vidanga Churna: Just a tiny pinch (about 1/4 teaspoon, around 250 mg). -Mix it with honey. -Give it once a day, first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. – Do this for only 7–10 days.

Vidanga is awesome at killing worms and it’s fine for kids when given in the right amount.

2. OPTIONAL SUPPORTIVE HERB (if needed): – If the tummy pain is bad, you can use Hingvashtak Churna. – Dose: A small pinch mixed in warm water. – Once a day after food. – For 5–7 days.

DIET MODIFICATION

❌AVOID * Chocolates, cookies, baked goods * Lots of sugar or sweets * Cold milk at night * Junk food and packaged stuff

✅INCLUDE * Warm, freshly cooked meals * Light dishes * Garlic (a little bit in their food) * Pumpkin seeds (1–2 teaspoons, crushed, during the day)

Keeping things clean is just as important as the medicine itself.

Keep things clean (must-do’s): * Trim nails regularly. * Wash hands before eating. * Take a bath every day. * Wash underwear daily. * Don’t scratch down there.

These steps stop worms from coming back, which happens a lot with kids.

WHEN WILL THE TEETH GRINDING STOP? * The worm problem should get better within 5–7 days. * Teeth grinding usually improves in 1–2 weeks. * If she’s still grinding her teeth after three weeks, you should have her checked again.

When to see a doctor right away: * Terrible tummy pain * Throwing up or diarrhea * Losing weight * If you keep seeing worms even after treatment.

Vidanga by itself is usually enough to start. Don’t use Kamela without a professional watching over it. The right amount of medicine plus good hygiene means a full recovery.

Your daughter’s problem is very fixable, and with the right care, she’ll be sleeping soundly again soon.

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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FOR A 6 YEAR OLD CHILD USE OF STRONG PURGATIVE HERBS LIKE KAMALA POWDER OR VIVIADANG SHOULD BE GIVEN WITH GREAT CAUTION CHILDREN ARE MORE SENSITIVE TO LAXATIVES AND OVERUSE CAN CAUSE DEHYDRATION OR ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT

KAMALA POWDER INTERNAL USE IS GENERALLY NOT RECOMMENDED UNDER 12 YEARS DUE TO POTENT LAXATIVE ACTION VIVIADANG CHURNA ¼ TSP WITH HONEY OR WARM WATER MAY BE GIVEN ONLY FOR A SHORT COURSE OF 3 TO 5 DAYS

KEEP HANDS AND NAILS CLEAN AFTER TOILET AND BEFORE MEALS WASH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES THOROUGHLY AVOID WALKING BAREFOOT IN SOIL PROVIDE EASILY DIGESTIBLE FOODS LIKE KHICHDI DAL SOUPS ENSURE ADEQUATE HYDRATION

NIGHTTIME TEETH GRINDING BRUXISM GIVE WARM MILK WITH A PINCH OF TURMERIC OR 1/4 TH TSP ASHWAGANDHA POWDER BEFORE SLEEP ENSURE REGULAR SLEEP SCHEDULE AND CALMING BEDTIME ROUTINE HEAD AND JAW MASSAGE WITH COCONUT OIL 5 MINUTES BEFORE SLEEP

I MONITOR FOR PERSISTENT ABDOMINAL PAIN VOMITING OR DEHYDRATION DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSES

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Safe Medicines (child dose) Vidanga Churna – 500 mg + honey night (main worm killer) Krimikuthar Ras – ½ tab night with honey Palash Beej Churna – 500 mg morning with honey

Home Remedies Pumpkin seeds – 1 tsp roasted morning Warm Brahmi Taila head massage nightly (stops grinding)

Diet Give: pomegranate, papaya, moong khichdi + ghee Avoid: sweets, milk at night, cold drinks

Start Vidanga + Krimikuthar tonight – completely safe & effective.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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take ampachak vati 1bd take livtone 1 bd take bramhi 1 bd

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