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Concern About My Son's Frequent Colds and Behavioral Changes
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Question #51629
61 days ago
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Concern About My Son's Frequent Colds and Behavioral Changes - #51629

Yashaswini
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My son is 30months old.. And gets frequent cold attacks.. Doctors had identified it as adenoids andfew recommended as surgery and few as medication I have gone to paediatritian ent homeo and ayur.. Have been using ayurvedic medicine since 4days and coincidentally my son had become a cry baby and silent person I want to know if the medicines i am using are safe and can be continued.. or does it have any side effects..is this related behaviour related to medicines?

How long has your son been experiencing frequent cold attacks?:

- More than 6 months

What specific Ayurvedic medicines is he currently taking?:

- Herbal syrups

Have you noticed any other changes in his behavior or health?:

- Increased irritability
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Namaste, Frequent colds in young children can sometimes be related to adenoids, allergies, or recurrent infections, which are common at this age. Many children improve gradually as their immune system becomes stronger with age. Regarding the change in behaviour like increased crying or becoming unusually quiet, it may happen due to several reasons such as discomfort from cold, poor sleep, irritability during illness, or sometimes reaction to new medicines. Simple measures that may help: Ensure the child gets adequate rest and proper sleep, as repeated colds can make them irritable. Provide warm, freshly prepared food and fluids to support immunity. Avoid very cold foods, refrigerated items, and excessive sweets. Maintain good nasal hygiene and steam inhalation (mild steam in the room) if advised by a doctor. If the behavioural change started soon after the medicines, it is reasonable to review the medicines with your Ayurvedic doctor to check the dosage and suitability for your child. Ayurvedic medicines sometimes used to support immunity and respiratory health in children include: Sitopaladi Churna (in appropriate pediatric dose) – traditionally used to support cough and cold management. Chyawanprash (pediatric dose) – sometimes used to support immunity and overall strength. Consult me for more advice and suggestions on the above medicines.

• Kerala Ayurveda Chyavanprash Lehyam - 800 Gm (Chyavanprash 800 Gm) — x2


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Start with Mix Yastimadhu churan+ sitopaladi churan both in equal quantity, take 1/2tsp. with honey and water give twice daily Chyavanprash 1/2tsp. Once daily after food with water. Avoid citrus fruits & juices, fried foods.


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Kindly plz mention name of the medicines u are giving to children for proper answer by our side


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Frequent colds with adenoids are common in children this age. Most Ayurvedic herbal syrups are generally safe if prescribed properly, but since the child became more irritable and unusually quiet after starting the medicine, it could possibly be a reaction or just coincidental with illness. I would suggest stopping the syrup for 1–2 days and observing the child. If the behavior improves, review the medicine .


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What are those medicines prescribed ?


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What medicines you are giving him ?


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Can u say the medicine prescribed So it will be easy for us to treat the condition


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Hello Can you please mention the medications which is prescribed to get better understanding


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WHEN A YOUNG CHILD HAS FREQUENT COLD EPISODES AND WHEN DIFFERENT DOCTORS SUGGEST DIFFERENT APPROACHES SUCH AS MEDICATION OR SURGERY AT THE AGE OF THIRTY MONTHS MANY CHILDREN EXPERIENCE REPEATED COLD AND NASAL BLOCKAGE BECAUSE THEIR IMMUNE SYSTEM IS STILL DEVELOPING AND THE ADENOIDS WHICH ARE LYMPHATIC TISSUES BEHIND THE NOSE CAN BECOME ENLARGED AFTER REPEATED INFECTIONS THIS CAN LEAD TO SYMPTOMS LIKE FREQUENT COLD NASAL BLOCKAGE MOUTH BREATHING OR DISTURBED SLEEP AYURVEDA GENERALLY APPROACHES SUCH CONDITIONS BY SUPPORTING THE CHILD NATURAL IMMUNITY AND REDUCING EXCESS MUCUS FORMATION IN THE RESPIRATORY PASSAGES HOWEVER IN VERY YOUNG CHILDREN THE MEDICINES MUST ALWAYS BE VERY MILD AGE APPROPRIATE AND GIVEN IN CORRECT DOSES WHEN A CHILD BECOMES UNUSUALLY IRRITABLE CRYING MORE THAN USUAL OR APPEARS SILENT OR LESS ACTIVE AFTER STARTING A NEW MEDICINE IT IS IMPORTANT TO PAY ATTENTION BECAUSE SOMETIMES CHILDREN EXPRESS DISCOMFORT OR INTOLERANCE THROUGH BEHAVIORAL CHANGES HERBAL SYRUPS USED IN AYURVEDIC PRACTICE ARE GENERALLY SAFE WHEN THEY ARE SPECIFICALLY FORMULATED FOR CHILDREN AND PRESCRIBED BY A QUALIFIED PRACTITIONER BUT EACH CHILD BODY IS DIFFERENT AND EVEN NATURAL MEDICINES CAN SOMETIMES CAUSE MILD REACTIONS SUCH AS STOMACH DISCOMFORT TASTE AVERSION OR IRRITABILITY ESPECIALLY IF THE CHILD DOES NOT LIKE THE TASTE OR IF THE FORMULATION IS A LITTLE STRONG FOR THEIR AGE SINCE YOU NOTICED THAT THE CHANGE IN BEHAVIOR STARTED AFTER BEGINNING THE MEDICINE IT WOULD BE WISE TO OBSERVE YOUR CHILD CLOSELY IF THE IRRITABILITY OR UNUSUAL QUIETNESS CONTINUES IT IS BETTER TO DISCUSS THIS WITH THE AYURVEDIC DOCTOR WHO PRESCRIBED THE SYRUP AND REVIEW THE MEDICINE DOSE OR FORMULATION SOMETIMES A SMALL ADJUSTMENT OR A DIFFERENT MILD PREPARATION SUITS THE CHILD BETTER FOR CHILDREN WITH FREQUENT COLD AND ADENOID TENDENCY SIMPLE DAILY CARE ALSO PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE KEEPING THE CHILD AWAY FROM COLD FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS ICE CREAM CHILLED DRINKS AND EXCESS SWEETS GIVING WARM HOME COOKED FOOD ENSURING GOOD SLEEP AND KEEPING THE CHEST AND NECK AREA WARM CAN HELP REDUCE RECURRENT COLD EPISODES IN SOME CASES MILD STEAM IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT OR A LITTLE WARM WATER THROUGHOUT THE DAY CAN ALSO HELP CLEAR MUCUS SURGERY FOR ADENOIDS IS USUALLY CONSIDERED ONLY WHEN THERE IS SEVERE BREATHING DIFFICULTY PERSISTENT EAR PROBLEMS OR SIGNIFICANT SLEEP DISTURBANCE MANY CHILDREN IMPROVE GRADUALLY AS THEY GROW OLDER AND THEIR IMMUNITY BECOMES STRONGER SO A CONSERVATIVE APPROACH WITH PROPER MEDICAL GUIDANCE IS OFTEN TRIED FIRST IF YOUR CHILD BECOMES VERY LETHARGIC REFUSES FOOD HAS FEVER BREATHING DIFFICULTY OR CONTINUES TO BE EXTREMELY IRRITABLE THEN IT IS IMPORTANT TO SEEK A DIRECT MEDICAL EXAMINATION PROMPTLY BUT IF THE SYMPTOMS ARE MILD IT IS REASONABLE TO REVIEW THE CURRENT MEDICINE WITH YOUR DOCTOR AND MAKE SURE IT IS APPROPRIATE FOR HIS AGE AND CONDITION YOUR ATTENTIVE OBSERVATION AS A PARENT IS VERY IMPORTANT IN GUIDING THE RIGHT CARE FOR YOUR CHILD AND WITH THE RIGHT APPROACH MANY CHILDREN WITH FREQUENT COLDS IMPROVE OVER TIME AS THEIR BODY NATURAL DEFENSE BECOMES STRONGER


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With adenoids he will be facing this problem of frequent cold issues. About ayurvedic medicines could you please tell which medicine he is taking so that it is better to explain his behavioural changes. About the surgery. If he is not loosing weight inspite of recurrent cold attacks donot worry. Avoid giving milk products. Avoid cold food (cold to touch and cold in potency) to avoid recurrent infections. Teach him pranayam like anulom vilom and kapalbhatii. For immunity you can give him Syp. Phytonity 1 tsp twice a day Chavyan prash Avleham 1 tsp mixed with little ghee in the morning…


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Please consulting the AYURVEDIC Peaditric for better examination and treatment


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adenoids are common in this age group

what medicines you are giving to your child please mention start with immunity boosters i.e 1. BALPRASH 1 TSP HALF HALF TWICE A DAY DOSE WITH MILK 2 SWARNPRASHAN 2 DROPS DAILY EARLY MORNING …


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Syp usually have these effects. It keeps the brain in a dim state so that you can rest. But some syp are not meant for kids. If you can tell the medicines name that would be helpful for us to identify if to give or not to You can take these syp for 7 days max after that stop it. Reduce the dose to half tsp only . Take this churna 1. Shitopladi churna 1/2 tsp BD with 1tsp honey mix well give 3 times per day. He will feel good with out the dim brain. Dr Akshay negi MD PANCHAKARMA


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give medicine name ??/ consult neat doctor asap


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If the behavioural changes started exactly when the syrup did pause the medication and see if behaviour returns to normal within 24 to 48 hours check the label of the herbal syrup does it contain bhasm or high concentration preservatives And please tell which syrup did you give to your child


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Please stop giving your son the Ayurvedic syrups immediately. Yes, the sudden crying, irritability and unusual silence are highly likely related to either the medicines or an acute complication of his condition. ✓Why is this happening? Gastric Irritation: Many commercial Ayurvedic syrups for colds and adenoids contain strong, heating (Ushna) herbs (like Ginger, Long Pepper, or Black Pepper) to melt Kapha (mucus). In a delicate 30-month-old stomach, these can cause severe acidity, burning, and nausea. A toddler cannot express this discomfort verbally, resulting in crying, irritability, and withdrawal. Secondary Ear Infection (Otitis Media): Enlarged adenoids frequently block the Eustachian tubes, which connect the throat to the ears. Your son might be acting silent and cranky because the cold has progressed into fluid buildup and painful pressure in his middle ear. ✓Clinical Action Plan & Prescription Discontinue Current Syrups: Halt all Ayurvedic syrups immediately to observe if his gastric distress and mood improve over the next 24 to 48 hours. Physical Ear Check: Gently press the small cartilage at the front of his ear canal or the bone just behind his ear. If he winces, pulls away, or cries sharply, he has an active ear infection and requires an immediate physical pediatric consultation. External Congestion Relief (Safe Alternative): Do not give oral medicines right now. Gently massage warm Sesame Oil mixed with a tiny pinch of rock salt (Saindhava Lavana) over his chest and upper back before bedtime to naturally loosen the phlegm without irritating his stomach. Strict Dietary Rules: Completely remove yogurt (curd), bananas, cold juices, and chocolates from his diet. These are heavy, cold, and directly increase the Kapha dosha, causing the adenoid tissues to swell further. Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma


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