HOMOEOPATHY FOR FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME (FAS)

Fetal/Foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) : It is a type of disorder in the pregnant women who consumes alcohol during pregnancy which results in mental and physical defects of fetus. Infants with this disorder also have a higher mortality rate. Thus the sooner a heavy drinker stops drinking during pregnancy, the less risk to her baby.

The defects caused by these FAS are irreversible and results into the serious mental, physical and behavioral problems. A FA is main cause of mental retardation in children.

FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME (FAS)

Causes :

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy

Risk Factors : 

• Unplanned pregnancy
• Lack of knowledge about the risks of drinking while pregnant
• Advanced maternal age
• Low socioeconomic status 

Symptoms :

This disorder includes facial abnormalities, growth deficiencies, skeletal deformities, organ deformities, central nervous system handicaps and behavioral problems.

Facial Abnormalities : 

1. Small head
2. Small eye openings
3. Webbing between eyes and base of nose 
4. Smooth skin surface between the nose and upper lip
5. Drooping eyelids
6. Failure of eyes to move in same direction
7. Short, upturned nose  
8. Flattened cheekbones
9. Sunken nasal bridge  
10. Flat or absent groove between nose and upper lip
11. Smooth and thin upper lip  
12. Short and upturned nose  
13. Opening in roof of mouth
14. Small upper jaw
15. Malformation of ears 
16. Heart defects 
17. Mental retardation  
18. Delayed milestones  
19. Difficult vision  
20. Hearing impairment

FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME (FAS)

Growth deficiency :

Growth deficiency is defined as below average height, weight or both due to prenatal alcohol exposure, and can be assessed at any point in the lifespan.

Central nervous system :

1. Static encephalopathy
2. Fits
3. Learning disabilities
4. Academic achievement,
5. Impulse control,
6. Social perception,
7. Communication,
8. Abstraction,
9. Math skills,
10. Memory, attention, judgment

Behavioral problems :

1. The children’s with FAS have problems in eating and sleeping
2. have problems in seeing and hearing
3. have trouble following directions and learning how to do simple things
4. have trouble paying attention and learning in school
5. have trouble getting along with others and controlling their behavior
6. Hyperactive and anxious children with extreme nervousness

Homeopathic treatment of fetal alcohol syndrome :

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 Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat fetal alcohol syndrome but to address its underlying derangements and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several medicines are available for fetal alcohol syndrome treatment that can be selected on the basis of cause, sensation, modalities of the complaints. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person.

There are some medicines which can be helpful in dealing with habit or addiction of alcohol – Nux Vom, Arsenicum, Lachesis, Sulphuric Acid, Agaricus etc.

HOMOEOPATHY FOR FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME (FAS)

Prevention :

• Giving up alcohol
• Continue to avoid alcohol beverages during throughout the life
• Avoid situations here you usually drink, like parties or bars
• If you drink to relax, try substituting other methods of relaxation: music, warm baths, massage, exercise or reading
• Ask your health care provider about alcohol treatment programs
• Patient education
• Drinking non-alcohol beer, grape juice or other non-alcoholic beverages if the person unable to stop drinking
• Take guidance from your partner, family and friends to help you stay away from alcohol
• Stay away from people or places that make you drink.
• Do not keep alcohol at home

Note:

Homeopathic Treatment requires stringent individualization. Please do not take any medicine without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.