As parents, it is natural to worry about our children’s health. We often hear about common diseases affecting children that can cause discomfort and distress, making it necessary for us to be aware of their symptoms and treatments.

Here is a list of some common diseases in children and their symptoms. We have also included some Unani treatments that can be used to treat these diseases.

1. Common Cold
Symptoms: sneezing, coughing, runny nose, fever, and sore throat.
Unani Treatment: Unani practitioners recommend using natural remedies such as honey, ginger, garlic, and black pepper to treat cold and flu. Drinking warm fluids like herbal teas is beneficial, as well as inhaling steam from hot water infused with eucalyptus oil.

2. Fever
Symptoms: high body temperature, headache, fatigue, and muscle aches.
Unani Treatment: Unani medicine often uses herbal remedies to bring down fever. Herbal teas made from ginger and cinnamon, or coriander and fennel seeds can help reduce the temperature. A sponge bath with lukewarm water also helps regulate the body temperature.

3. Asthma
Symptoms: wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
Unani Treatment: Unani medicine has long been used to treat asthma. Unani treatment includes herbal remedies such as ajwain (carom seeds), and honey boiled in water. The warm drink helps clear airways and reduces inflammation. Additionally, drinking herbal teas like chamomile or licorice root helps provide relief from asthma symptoms.

4. Diarrhea
Symptoms: frequent loose and watery stools, stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting.
Unani Treatment: Unani medicine focuses on maintaining the balance between various body fluids. Drinking water mixed with lemon juice and a pinch of salt, or consuming barley or rice water helps replenish lost fluids in the body. Additionally, herbal teas made from chamomile or peppermint can provide relief from diarrhea symptoms.

5. Skin Rashes
Symptoms: red or pink patches on the skin, itching and peeling of skin, sometimes accompanied by fever and fatigue.
Unani Treatment: Unani medicine focuses on removing toxins from the body. Applying a mixture of oatmeal and baking soda to the affected area can help reduce redness and itchiness. Additionally, consuming herbal teas made from chamomile or fennel seeds can help cleanse the body of toxins.

In conclusion, being aware of common diseases in children and their symptoms is essential. Unani medicine offers natural remedies that can help alleviate symptoms of these common diseases. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical attention from a qualified healthcare professional.