10 Best Homeopathic Medicines for Recurrent Infections in Children

This guide lists homeopathic medicines that are commonly considered for recurrent infections in children, along with the symptom picture usually associated with each one. It is general information only: homeopathic prescribing is individualised, so the right medicine depends on your complete case – please consult a qualified homeopathic doctor before taking any of them, and do not stop or change any current treatment without medical advice.

About recurrent infections in children

It is normal for young children to catch six to ten colds a year, especially when they start nursery or school, because their immune system is meeting many viruses for the first time. Infections are called recurrent when they are more frequent, more severe or longer than expected, with repeated ear infections, tonsillitis, coughs, chest infections or diarrhoea. Possible contributing factors include exposure at daycare, allergy, enlarged adenoids or tonsils, acid reflux, passive smoking, poor nutrition, low vitamin D, iron or zinc, and very rarely an underlying immune problem. Vaccination, hand-washing, a smoke-free home, a nutritious diet, enough sleep, treating allergies and using antibiotics only when truly needed all help. See a doctor if a child has serious infections such as pneumonia more than once, infections needing hospital treatment, poor growth, persistent diarrhoea, or unusual infections.

Homeopathic medicines for recurrent infections in children

(1) Calcarea carbonica: Chilly, plump children with sweating of the head, swollen glands and a tendency to catch cold at every change of weather.

(2) Calcarea phosphorica: Thin, delicate children with enlarged tonsils and a tendency to repeated colds, who are sensitive to cold and change of weather.

(3) Baryta carbonica: Recurrent tonsillitis with enlarged tonsils and adenoids in shy, slow-developing children who catch cold easily.

(4) Silicea: Weak, chilly children who suffer repeated colds, ear infections and glandular swellings and are slow to recover, with a tendency to pus formation.

(5) Tuberculinum: Children with repeated chest infections and colds, a family history of chest disease, a restless nature and a love of fresh air.

(6) Phosphorus: Tall, thin, sensitive children with recurrent coughs and chest infections, a thirst for cold drinks and a tendency to nosebleeds.

(7) Hepar sulphuris: Very chilly, irritable children with infections that tend to form pus, such as boils, tonsillitis and ear infections, and are sensitive to cold air.

(8) Sulphur: Hot, untidy, restless children with recurring infections and skin troubles, who recover incompletely after illness.

(9) Kali muriaticum: Swollen glands, a white-coated tongue and thick white discharges, with blocked ears after colds.

(10) Pulsatilla: Mild, clingy, tearful children with colds, with thick, bland yellow-green discharge and ear infections, who feel better in the open air.

Homeopathic treatment of recurrent infections in children at Welling Homeopathy

These are only basic indications – many more homeopathic medicines are used for recurrent infections in children, and the right one is chosen after detailed case-taking by an experienced doctor. To find out about homeopathy treatment of recurrent infections in children at Welling Homeopathy, contact a Welling clinic or call +91 80 80 850 950 for a consultation in person or online.

Learn more

• Treatment of Adenoids
• 10 Best Homeopathic Medicines for Treatment of Tonsillitis

Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary from person to person.