15b. Children's Health - Colic, Teething & Anxiety Flashcards

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What is colic?

A

Regular, prolonged crying for unknown reason

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Signs and symptoms of colic

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Infant appears in pain
Crying for long periods
Stiffens body/curls legs upwards

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Causes of colic

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Undeveloped digestive system
Trapped gas
Food intolerances
Low gut microbiota diversity

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Natural approach to colic

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Check for intolerances
Avoid gas-forming foods - cruf veg, fried foods, peanuts
Probiotics
Fennel seed tea
Chamomile tea
Burping them for as long as they feed
Gentle pressure on abdomen
Bicycling of legs
Abdominal massage - clockwise only
Remove excess stimulus
Create closeness

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Why is fennel seed tea good for colic?

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Antispasmodic
Carminative
Galactagogue (if mum drinking)
(cooled for baby)

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Why is chamomile tea good for colic?

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Antispasmodic
Carminative
Nervine
(via mum or age adjusted dose for baby)

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What is teething?

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Cutting of baby teeth through the gums
Causes local inflammation

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When does teething usually begin?

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4-7 months

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Signs and symptoms of teething

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Irritability
Mild temperature
1 flushed red cheek/ear
Constant dribbling
Diarrhoea

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Natural approach to teething

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Cold, wet muslin to chew
Chilled cucumber/carrot/celery sticks
Frozen banana
Homemade frozen lollies
Tea - chamomile, lemon balm, lavender

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How can childhood anxiety present?

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Digestive aches
Headaches
Irritability
Anger
Fatigue

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Causes and risk factors for childhood anxiety

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Bullying
Social media
Friendship issues
Poor teaching at school
Chronic stress
Blood sugar dysregulation
Nutritional deficiencies

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Why do blood sugar dysregulation and chronic stress lead to impaired cognition, disrupted sleep and altered neurotransmitter functioning?

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Hypoglycaemia impairs cognition
Chronic stress - raised cortisol leads to periods of hypoglycaemia

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14
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Which nutrient deficiencies are linked to childhood anxiety?

A

EFAs
Mg
Zn
Se
D

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Why is an EFA deficiency linked to childhood anxiety?

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Linked to neuroinflammation
Lower dopamine
Reduce neuroplasticity
Impacts myelin sheath functioning

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Why is a Mg deficiency linked to childhood anxiety?

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HPA dysregulation
Reduced monoamine levels

17
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Why is a Zn deficiency linked to childhood anxiety?

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Increases cortisol
Reduces neuroplasticity
Alters hippocampal synaptic transmission

18
Q

Why is a Se deficiency linked to childhood anxiety?

A

Thyroid dysregulation
Increased OS

19
Q

Why is a vit D deficiency linked to childhood anxiety?

A

Alters neurotrophic factors
Alters monoamine levels

20
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Naturopathic approach to childhood anxiety

A

Remove caffeine, sugar, food additives - drives anxiety
Stabilise blood glucose levels
Hydration
Probiotics to support gut-brain connection
Address any nutrient deficiencies
Herbal nervines
Regular exercise
Time outside
Music/art therapy

21
Q

Examples of herbal nervines to support childhood anxiety

A

Chamomile
Lemon balm
Lavender
Passionflower
(to influence GABA receptors)

22
Q

Examples of Bach flowers to support childhood anxiety

A

Aspen
White chestnut
Larch

23
Q

Why is aspen good for childhood anxiety?

A

Anxiety but don’t know why

24
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Why is white chestnut good for childhood anxiety?

A

When mind gets fixed on a particular thing and can’t let go

25
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Why is larch good for childhood anxiety?

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Lack of confidence