Jaundice in Children (Kamala)

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Jaundice in Children-Kamala

Jaundice is a medicalcondition that results in yellowish discoloration of the skin and on the whites of eyes. This condition isusually common and mostly temporary in new-born kids. But, jaundice in children can indicatesome serious medical issues.Jaundice is caused by the accumulation of a substance called bilirubin in the bloodstream. It usually passes through the liver and is excreted out from the body. In Ayurveda, this condition is described as Kamala. Dr. Gupta’s IAFA is a well experienced centre for the management of various diseases in children and adults. Ayurpediatric department in IAFA is specifically allocated for children suffering from different discomforts.

Causes of Jaundice in Children

Jaundice is caused by the condition called hyperbilirubinemia, where the blood levels of bilirubin is abnormally elevated. Bilirubin is usually produced by the breakdown of red blood cells. When the levels of bilirubin in the blood increase, there will be yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes.

Types of Jaundice in Children

In new-borns, jaundice is observed usually.It is commonly because an infant’s liver will not be fully developed to break down and excrete bilirubin properly. But jaundice in older children can generally be divided into following three types:

Obstructive jaundice: It is due to blockage of the bile duct between the pancreas and the liver
Hepatocellular jaundice: It occurswhen there is some liver disease or damage to liver cells.
Hemolytic jaundice: It develops when the breakdown of red blood cells becomes abnormal which leads to increased bilirubin levels in the blood.

Ayurvedic reference of Jaundice in Children-Kamala

Symptoms of Jaundice in Children

The important signs of jaundice are:

Yellowing of the skin and of the whites of the eyes.
Pale stools
Dark colored urine
Fever
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Fatigue

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Diet in Jaundice in Children

Do’s (Pathya) in Jaundice in Children

Include fruits like papaya, grapes and mango
Intake of high-fibre foods like oatmeal, berries and almonds
Drink an average of seven glasses of milk per day
Legumes
Nuts
Whole grains
Ginger, lemon & honey

Eating goose berry with honey
Intake of fiber containing vegetables
Light and easily digestible food
Green gram soup with pomegranate

Don’ts (Apathya) in Jaundice in Children

Alcohol consumption
Saturated fat containing food like meats
Refined sugar
Canned and processed food
Salty food
Junk food & baked food
Fried food items
Improperly cooked food
Bakery food
Bottled soft drinks and artificial juices
Mental stress of children

Yoga and Pranayama in Jaundice in Children

Practice of Yoga helps to reduce the symptoms of Jaundice. Yoga postures will be helpful in reducing the mental stress.

Savasana
Padmasana
Marjaryasana
Bhujangasana
Ardhamatsyendrasana
Pavana muktasana
Parighasana
Jatara parivrithi
Ananda Balasana

Pranayama is very effective in strengthening and controlling muscles of digestive system. It reduces stress and anxiety that plays a major role in decreasing Bilirubin level.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Jaundice in Children

Ayurveda has detailed protocol for the management of Jaundice in children. It includes internal medicines, treatment procedures and use of single herbs.